RHS Malvern Spring Festival, a pioneering four-day horticultural extravaganza, will kick-start the RHS Floral Show season for 2025 when it returns to Three Counties Showground, Malvern from Thurs 8 – Sun 11 May 2025. With a packed programme that includes a host of exciting new features, celebrity and special guests, the crowning of the very first RHS-judged gardens of the year, plus plenty of live entertainment, food, drink, shopping and family entertainment, here are seven of the top reasons to book your tickets before they sell out...

1. A sensational seasonal showcase of 27 new and inspiring gardens

As the days get longer and the breeze gets warmer, what better way to celebrate the joyful season of spring than a day exploring the magnificent gardens on display at the very first RHS show of 2025? This year there are no less than 27 sensational gardens for visitors to explore.

2. Inspiration, advice and shopping opportunities for indoor gardeners

After debuting in 2024, the Festival of Houseplants with Green Rooms Market will make a triumphant return to RHS Malvern Spring Festival, offering a treasure trove of inspiration, expert advice and abundant shopping opportunities for those with a fondness for houseplants or a desire to enjoy the benefits of horticulture without an outdoor green space.

Not only will visitors be able to explore the brand-new RHS-judged Indoor Plant Gardens, they can also enjoy workshops hosted by industry experts, vibrant botanical displays, engaging learning experiences and plenty of shopping opportunities.

3. Shopping opportunities for gardens, windowsills, allotments and more

If browsing the 27 spectacular gardens on display at this year’s RHS Malvern Spring Festival has inspired you, there are an abundance of shopping opportunities where you can pick up unusual plants, spring bulbs and gardening equipment as well as homewares, gifts and delicious food and drink.

4. Talks and demonstrations from expert horticulturalists and celebrity special guests

This year’s Festival Theatre will once again host a packed programme of lively talks, interactive demonstrations and expert advice from some of the most respected names in horticulture. Hosted by TV presenter and broadcaster, Nicki Chapman, expect to hear from gardening royalty, Alan Titchmarsh CBE, plus BBC’s Gardeners’ World presenters, broadcasters and writers, Rachel de Thame, Adam Frost and Frances Tophill.

The Kitchen Garden Theatre will make a sizzling return to RHS Malvern Spring Festival this year, offering visitors the chance to relax within an immersive kitchen garden while enjoying live cooking demos from talented chefs and excellent local food producers. The Potting Shed Theatre will host a range of green fingered specialists ready to share their gardening knowledge with visitors, and a brand-new Give it a Grow Theatre will host engaging talks to enhance gardening knowledge for both seasoned gardeners and those dipping their toe into the soil for the first time.

5. New ‘Dog Day’ on Sunday 11th May at RHS Malvern Spring Festival

Another new feature at this year’s RHS Malvern Spring Festival is the introduction of a special ‘Dog Day’ on Sunday 11 May 2025. Well-behaved dogs on short, fixed leads are welcome to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the festival with their owners. A limited number of dog tickets are available to book online in advance via https://rhsmalvern.co.uk/

6. Exclusive new VIP experiences

A host of new VIP experiences have been unveiled for this year’s RHS Malvern Spring Festival, including an exclusive preview of the Floral Marquee with horticultural expert Jon Wheatley, followed by breakfast (£112 per person), an early-access Exclusive Show Garden Tour ahead of public viewing, followed by breakfast (£112 per person) and a special VIP cream tea with BBC Gardeners’ World presenters Rachel de Thame (Friday 9th May) or Adam Frost (Saturday 10th May, both £134 per person) offering the chance to chat with these passionate and knowledgeable gardeners in a relaxed, more intimate, setting. 

7. Half-day tickets available for Saturday 10th May

After a successful introduction at last year’s Festival, the ‘Taster Ticket’ will return for 2025, offering visitors the chance to experience RHS Malvern Spring Festival from 2pm onwards on Saturday 10th May for just £16, and is ideal for those who would like to visit the show for the first time, families that want to enjoy a fun afternoon out, or anyone looking to do some dedicated plant shopping to liven up their own indoor or outdoor spaces. Taster Tickets are limited and can be booked here.

For full programme details, information about this year’s RHS Malvern Spring Festival or to book tickets (which start from just £16, and under 16s are free), go to rhsmalvern.co.uk