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RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse

Show installations and activities

Around every corner you’ll find pockets of planting, fabulous floral sculptures, hands-on exhibits and family-friendly activities

RHS Letters

RHS Letters

Flowers From the Farm

One of the most popular floral features at any of our shows, the RHS Letters are back, showcasing the gob-smackingly beautiful things that can be achieved using only sustainably sourced British blooms, and not a single scrap of floral foam. This year, the iconic RHS Letters exhibit has been designed and installed by members of Flowers from the Farm’s northern regions. A celebration of local, seasonal blooms, the display has been crafted by flower farmers from across the North using sustainable floristry techniques and environmentally friendly practices. With a backdrop of the impressive Baroque stylings of the West Front of Wentworth Woodhouse, this is the perfect place to grab that must-have Show selfie #rhswentworth. 

Petals and Paint, Stems and Stitches

Richmond and Leyburn Creative Stitchers
Sponsored by RHS Garden Harlow Carr


Wentworth Woodhouse’s State Dining Room has been transformed into an indoor jungle, housing not only a jaw-dropping display of heavenly houseplants, but also an exquisite exhibition of needlework by North Yorkshire group Richmond and Leyburn Creative Stitchers. The Stitchers meet twice a month to share and expand their creative knowledge in a friendly environment, working on a wide range of individual and community projects to foster the art of embroidery and related crafts. This latest collaboration is inspired by the botanical paintings of 19th-century artist Caroline Maria Applebee, which are housed in the library at RHS Garden Harlow Carr. Each embroiderer has skillfully created a unique interpretation of Applebee’s work, and visitors can enjoy seeing the precise needlework on display alongside a print of the botanical painting that inspired it.

  • Find Petals and Paint, Stems and Stitches inside, in the Stately Statuary Room 

Petals and paint, stems and stitches

The Wombles

Family Trail: The Wombles at RHS Wentworth Woodhouse

The Wombles Community Charity​

The Wombles have made the journey from their burrow on Wimbledon Common to join this year’s Show – bringing their trademark mix of curiosity, care for the environment, and love of nature. Known for making good use of bad rubbish and helping the planet one small step at a time, The Wombles are here to inspire families with a nature trail full of wonder. Along the way, visitors can enjoy eco-friendly tips and playful prompts that celebrate The Wombles’ green mission. Collect your free trail leaflet from the Trail base by the West Front of the house, and see if you can find the clues left behind by Orinoco, Great Uncle Bulgaria, Madame Cholet, Wellington, Alderney and Tobermory.

West Front Urns

Scott Jamieson, Wentworth Woodhouse

The 130-foot-long West Front of Wentworth Woodhouse, constructed in the English Baroque style, is the oldest part of the house and features a series of majestic stone urns outside its impressive façade. These have been given a horticultural makeover, planted in tribute to Dame Julie Kenny, who sadly passed away earlier this year. Dame Julie was Chair of Trustees at Wentworth Woodhouse for eight years, during which time she was instrumental in saving the estate, transforming it into “a place the people of Rotherham could be proud to call their own.†Planted by Wentworth Woodhouse’s head gardener Scott Jamieson and his team, with pittosporum, hostas and Erigeron daisies, the urns will remain after the show as a permanent reminder of a local daughter who gave so much to the community. 

Wentworth Woodhouse west

Be a Bee VR

Be a Bee

Digital Urban

Bringing a buzz to The Secret Garden is a one-of-a-kind immersive experience created by virtual-reality wizards Digital Urban. Visitors to the Show are invited to pop on a special VR headset and find themselves transported to a nearby field, where they will be treated to a bee’s-eye-view of a wildflower meadow. Get cozy among the pollinator-friendly plants and strap in for the flight of a lifetime: the ultimate in well-beeing! Get up close and personal with these precious pollinators and see the world through their eyes. Find out about the challenges and threats posed to the humble bee, while enjoying a totally unique perspective, complete with comfy seats and real-life fragrant flowers. 

The Secret Garden

Tucked away from the bustle of the main showground, behind the Floral Marquee, lies The Secret Garden, an area of play and exploration. Catering for Show-goers aged 4 to 104, it’s packed with entertainment. From Wednesday to Friday, visitors can step into a grown-up playground, including mini golf, giant board games and interactive activities, with a range of food and drink stalls serving up tasty treats and relaxing tipples. On the weekend, kids – and fun-loving adults – can head here for facepainting and all sorts of entertainment. With stunning views across the surrounding landscape, The Secret Garden is the perfect spot to let your hair down or just sink into a comfy bean bag and take in the view. 

Secret garden

Wildflowers

Of Microbes & Meadows

Rhizophyllia and Meadow in my Garden

RhizoPhyllia and are showcasing the vital partnership between wildflowers and soil microorganisms in restoring and regenerating sustainable soil fertility. Join Eddie, Paul and Loulou as they host a series of daily mini-talks and workshops that reveal the world beneath our feet. Be amazed by the beautifully complex relationship between soil, roots and the micro-organisms that produce spadefuls of stress-busting compounds, plant growth-promoting hormones, and natural biocontrol agents. 

The Woodland Walk

Visitors to the Show can explore a much-loved feature of Wentworth Woodhouse: a beautiful woodland trail that wraps around the showground. Follow the path to find a forest kitchen, wicker wildlife sculptures – with scannable QR codes leading to fascinating wildlife facts for curious minds – and outdoor classrooms hosting weekend crafting and learning activities for children run by the team at Wentworth Woodhouse. Volunteers from the estate are on hand to offer guidance, as well as to share their knowledge of the estate and its grounds. This is a chance for the whole family to go on a woodland adventure and experience one of the hidden gems of this beautiful RHS Partner Garden. 

The Garden picnic

The Garden Picnic

RHS The Garden magazine

When it’s time to rest your feet and take a break from touring the show, head over to The Garden Picnic. Here, you can grab a seat or borrow a blanket to throw over the lawn, and kick back and relax. Close at hand you’ll find complimentary copies of The Garden – the RHS’ own multi-award-winning membership magazine. A monthly issue of The Garden, delivered to your door, is just one of the myriad benefits that comes with RHS membership. Filled with horticultural news, gardening trends and stacks of in-depth advice, The Garden is a great read for gardeners of all ages and levels of experience. At The Garden Picnic you can leaf through a mag at your leisure or pop a copy in your bag to enjoy when you get home. 

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