Hampton Court Flower Show 2023: Tickets, information, dates and what’s on

Everything you need to know about RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2023

By Molly Blair

Published: Tuesday, 20 June 2023 at 12:00 am

Get ready for the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2023 with our comprehensive guide.

We’ve pulled together all the information we have on Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, including where to buy tickets, where it is, when it is and what you can expect to see there this year.

Don’t forget to take a look at all of our information on the Chelsea Flower Show.

Hampton Court Flower Show Tickets

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Visitors enjoying the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2022.
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Where is Hampton Court Flower Show?

Hampton Court Flower Show is held in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace on the banks of the River Thames.

When is Hampton Court Flower Show?

Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival runs from Tuesday 4 July to Sunday 9 July. Tuesday and Wednesday at RHS Members only and on Sunday there will be a sale from the displays starting at 4pm.

How much are tickets to Hampton Court Flower Show?

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Visitors with plant shopping at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2022.is
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Tickets to the RHS Members only days ( 4 and 5 July) cost £28.85.

When the show opens to non-members on Thursday, tickets for members cost £23.85 and tickets for the public cost £28.85.

On Sunday, tickets for members cost £31.85 and £36.85 for members of the public.

(You can find out more about being an RHS Member and getting the reduced rate for shows here.)

Where can I buy tickets for the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show?

Tickets are available to the public and members now from here.

Show guides can be purchased in advance for £10 and collected at the show. Car parking and mobility aids can also be booked on the RHS website.

What are the opening times for Hampton Court Flower Show?

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Visitors enter and exit the show ground via the Ditton Gate for the RHS Hampton Court Flowers After Hours event.
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The show is open from 10am to 6.30pm Tuesday to Saturday, and from 10am to 5.30pm on Sunday.

Does my child need a ticket?

Each paying adult can bring two children under the age of 5 free of charge. Child rates (£8.85) apply to children aged 5 – 16 years old.

Can I bring my dog?

One dog per booking is permitted to enter the showground, but they must be well-behaved and kept on a lead at all times.

What do I need on the day?

This is very weather dependent, but a good guide would be our list of essentials for visiting the Chelsea Flower Show.

What are the gardens at the Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2023?

There are seventeen gardens at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival this year. They are split into three categories: Feature Gardens, Show Gardens and Get Started Gardens.

Show Gardens at Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

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The Traditional Townhouse Garden, designed by Lucy Taylor, Show Garden
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The Oregon Garden, designed by Sadie May Stowell, Show Garden
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The Cancer Research UK Legacy Garden, designed by Paul Hervey-Brookes, Show Garden
"Plastic
Plastic Fantastic, designed by Hana Leonard, Show Garden
"Korea
Korea lh garden, Designed by Danbee Kim, Show Garden
"Hurtigruten
Hurtigruten The Relation-Ship Garden, Designed by Max Parker-Smith, Show Garden
"Explore
Explore Charleston – Welcome to Charleston, designed by Sadie May Stowell, Show Garden
"America's
America’s Wild presented by Trailfinders and Visit The USA, designed by Inspired Earth Design, Show Garden
  • America’s Wild presented by Trailfinders and Visit the USA designed by Inspired Earth Design.
  • Explore Charleston – Welcome to Charleston designed by Sadie May Stowell.
  • Hurtigruten: The Relationship Garden designed by Max Parker-Smith.
  • Korea LH Garden (garden with land) designed by Danbee Kim.
  • Plastic Fantastic designed by Hana Leonard.
  • The Cancer Research UK Legacy Garden designed by Paul Hervey-Brookes.
  • The Oregon Garden designed by Sadie May Stowell.
  • The Traditional Townhouse Garden designed by Lucy Taylor.

Feature Gardens

  • RHS Iconic Horticultural Hero Garden designed by Carol Klein.
  • RHS Resilient Garden – Supported by ACO designed by Tom Massey.
  • RHS Wildlife Garden designed by Jo Thompson.
  • RHS-BBC Morning Live Budget-Friendly Garden designed by Mark Lane.

Get Started Gardens

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The Wildlife Trusts Renters’ Retreat, designed by Zoe Claymore, Get Started Garden
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The Lunar Garden, designed by Queenie Chan, Get Started Garden
"The
The Landform Mental Wealth Garden, designed by Nicola Hale, Get Started Garden
"The
The Inghams Working With Nature Garden, designed by Joshua Parker and Matthew Butler, Get Started Garden
"Nurturing
Nurturing Nature in the City, designed by Caroline and Peter Clayton, Get Started Garden
  • Nurturing Nature in the City designed by Caroline Clayton and Peter Clayton of Viriditas Garden Design Studio.
  • The Inghams Working With Nature Garden designed by Butler and Parker.
  • The Landform Mental Wealth Garden designed by Nicola Hale.
  • The Lunar Garden designed by Queenie Chan.
  • The Wildlife Trusts: Renter’s Retreat designed by Zoe Claymore.