Celebrating nearly 40 years of horticultural partnerships, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is delighted to announce that 18 new gardens will join its Partner Garden scheme for 2026.
These additions expand the scheme to 241 gardens across the UK and worldwide.
Among the new partners are 13 British gardens stretching from Cornwall to Scotland via several UK cities. Highlights include the internationally renowned Eden Project in Cornwall—a former clay mine transformed into one of the world’s most celebrated gardens. Since opening in 2001, the Eden Project has inspired millions with its mission to demonstrate and encourage positive action for the planet.
Joining the offering in the north of England is York Gate Garden near Leeds, an enchanting Arts and Crafts style Garden with Grade II National Heritage status,14 individual garden rooms, a striking sand garden and a tranquil meadow walk. Liverpool's Sefton Park Palm House has also joined the scheme. The Grade II*-listed Victorian glasshouse is situated within Sefton Park and is a much-loved cultural landmark within one of the UK’s most historic public parks.
New additions also include the award-winning gardens of Walmer Castle, 8 acres of garden around the coastal fortress built in 1539 by Henry VIII. The historic garden has been shaped by a colourful cast, including the Duke of Wellington, Winston Churchill and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and recently visited by King Charles, who planted a commemorative horse chestnut tree. East Lambrook Manor Garden also re-joins the renowned scheme. Widely regarded as the most famous cottage garden in the UK, the Grade One listed cottage garden was created by celebrated plantswoman and author, Margery Fish, in the mid-20th century.
International gardens include Australia's Garden of St Erth, a historic property with roots dating back to the gold rush era of the mid-19th century, cherished for its blend of historical charm and botanical beauty. California's Filoli Gardens also joins the scheme for 2026. Filoli’s expansive 16-acre garden offers visitors a harmonious blend of formal design, natural beauty, and rich horticultural history.
Prunella Murray, Partner Gardens Manager at the RHS says: “We are delighted to welcome 18 new gardens to create a 241-strong RHS Partner Garden family for 2026. There is something for all types of garden lovers to explore – from the iconic Biomes of the Eden Project to a diverse range of gardens around English cities to Arts and Craft gardens like Goddards and The Laskett. We also have three castle gardens (Glamis, Raby and Walmer) and are welcoming back East Lambrook, home of cottage garden style pioneer, Margery Fish. RHS Members are very lucky to be able to visit these wonderful gardens, at selected times, as part of their Membership, and we would like to extend our thanks to all our RHS Partner Gardens for supporting the charitable work of the RHS through this initiative.”
The RHS Partner Gardens scheme allows RHS Members to visit a range of independent gardens for free at selected times of the year. They include some of the world’s most admired gardens as well as privately owned hidden gems. Alongside the British Isles, they can be found in 10 countries across the globe, including France, Italy, Japan and South Africa. Details of all new and existing RHS Partner Gardens can be found at: rhs.org.uk/partner gardens
