Every year, thousands of keen gardeners flock to some of the country’s most beautiful flower shows, hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society.

Spring might feel a long way off, but green-fingered fans will want to start buying tickets to their favourite flower shows this side of Christmas to make sure they don’t miss out. Here are all the details you need to know…

CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW

It’s one of the biggest and most prestigious flower shows in the world, and it returns next spring for more cutting-edge gardens and jaw-dropping displays. From the winding Main Avenue and Royal Hospital Way, which showcases some of the country’s most inventive new landscaping, to the Balcony where you’ll find creative urban gardens and small spaces, there’s lots to enjoy at next year’s festival. There are also dining experiences from The Dorchester and late-night tours with music from BBC Radio 2 DJ Sara Cox.

Details: Tuesday, May 20 to Saturday, May 24 at Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. Book tickets here.

FLOWER SHOW WENTWORTH WOODHOUSE

Previously held at Cheshire’s Tatton Park, this year the flower show will move to South Yorkshire for the first time. The festival celebrates the best of UK horticulture, design and talent, with experts and influencers taking to the stage, competitions for young growers and standout plants that you won’t see anywhere else.

Details: Wednesday, July 16 to Sunday, July 20 at Wentworth Woodhouse in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Book tickets here.

HAMPTON COURT PALACE GARDEN FESTIVAL

Visit the Grade I-listed royal palace and enjoy a day of fantastic floral displays. This year, festival highlights included the Festival of Roses tent, the Sensory Pocket Planting category mentored by sustainable garden design guru Tom Massey, money-saving tips from Anya Lautenbach and internationally-themed displays such as the Lion King Anniversary Garden and the Mediterraneo Garden.

Details: Tuesday, July 1 to Sunday, July 6 at Hampton Court Palace in East Molesey, Surrey. Book tickets here.

MALVERN SPRING FESTIVAL

At the Malvern Spring Festival, you can be inspired by innovative garden designs, lose yourself in the fabulous floral marquee, and take a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of specialist nurseries. There will be talks from TV personalities and demonstrations by gardening experts, competitive displays by local amateurs, artisan food and drink stalls, and one of the largest shopping areas of any RHS show.

Details: Thursday, May 8 to Sunday, May 11 at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern, Worcester. Book tickets here.

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