ARUNDEL CASTLE
Arundel Castle hosts a Tulip Festival, slightly nearer to home than Amsterdam! Starting on 17th April 2026 you can see over 110,000 tulips with 120 different varieties planted across the castle’s spectacular landscape. Castle Plant Fair on 19th April
WISLEY
Walkies at Wisley – enjoy strolling around Wisley Gardens with your dog. RHS members: free, no booking required; non-members £9.90, child £5 booking required.
Book via this link rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/whats-on/walkies-at-wisley
- Sunday, 19 April 2026 18:00 until 20:00
- Friday, 24 April 2026 18:00 until 20:00
- Friday, 8 May 2026 18:00 until 20:30
- Sunday, 31 May 2026 18:00 until 20:30
- Friday, 5 June 2026 18:00 until 20:30
- Friday, 19 June 2026 18:00 until 20:30
- Sunday, 28 June 2026 18:00 until 20:30
- Friday, 3 July 2026 18:00 until 20:30
- Friday, 17 July 2026 18:00 until 20:30
- Sunday, 26 July 2026 18:00 until 20:30
- Friday, 31 July 2026 18:00 until 20:30
- Sunday, 9 August 2026 18:00 until 20:00
- Friday, 14 August 2026 18:00 until 20:00
- Wednesday, 26 August 2026 18:00 until 20:00
Wisley visit July 2025
For more information on RHS WISLEY EVENTS use Rhs.org.uk/wisley/whatson
For more information on Gilbert Whites House events use gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
APRIL
RHS Gardens Wisley
Now until 6th September WildLife Wonders: A Gardener’s Calendar. New exhibition in Old Laboratory shows how gardening calendars and almanacs guided generations of gardeners and how gardens have become sanctuaries for wildlife.
Until 12th Easter Detectives: who framed the Easter Bunny? Find clues, solve crime and rescue Bunny for chocolate reward. Charge £3
Surrey Hills Spring Fair
11-12th Surrey Hills Spring Fair Rural Life Museum Tilford Farnham Surrey
Spring Live South of England Showground
18-19th Spring Live South of England Showground. Ardingly West Sussex
24th The Gardening Year at West Dean: Spring West Dean College West Dean Nr Chichester West Sussex. One of a new series of 4 one day courses led by Tom Brown head gardener at West Dean Gardens. £193. Westdean.ac.uk/short-courses
MAY
Now until 6th September WildLife Wonders: A Gardener’s Calendar. New exhibition in Old Laboratory shows how gardening calendars and almanacs guided generations of gardeners and how gardens have become sanctuaries for wildlife.
13th Ensuring Peak Garden Performance East Chiltington, East Sussex. One day practical gardening course, seasonal jobs, plant knowledge and gardening skills.
13th Heritage Tool Day. 10.30-15.30 Gilbert White House, Selborne. See heritage tools in use. Free entry with garden admission
19-23rd RHS Chelsea Flower Show
JUNE
Now until 6th September WildLife Wonders: A Gardener’s Calendar. New exhibition in Old Laboratory shows how gardening calendars and almanacs guided generations of gardeners and how gardens have become sanctuaries for wildlife. JUNE
13-14th Plant Fair Gilbert White House, Selborne 10.30-16.30. more details to follow
JULY
Now until 6th September WildLife Wonders: A Gardener’s Calendar. New exhibition in Old Laboratory shows how gardening calendars and almanacs guided generations of gardeners and how gardens have become sanctuaries for wildlife.
8th July Herb Day Gilbert White House. Tours and questions answered on cultivating, culinary and medical uses. Free with garden admission
22-26th RHS Sandringham Flower show this replaces Hampton Court Flower Show
CCFGSoc Events are updated regularly.
Wisley Gardens 2001