RHS Gardens: Locations, Prices & Membership Benefits 2025

Anyone who’s wandered into a garden centre on a spring weekend already knows the pull of a well-planned green space — but the five RHS gardens across England take that to another level. This guide compares them by size, ticket prices, membership perks, and highlights so you can decide which one deserves your next day out.

Total RHS gardens: 5 ·
Largest garden: RHS Garden Wisley (240 acres) ·
Oldest garden: RHS Garden Wisley (acquired 1903) ·
Newest garden: RHS Garden Bridgewater (opened 2021) ·
Free entry for RHS members: Yes

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts

Five RHS gardens exist, all in England (RHS – official gardens page)
Free unlimited entry for RHS members to all five (RHS – membership benefits)
Wisley is largest at 240 acres and oldest, acquired in 1903 (Wikipedia – RHS Wisley history)
Bridgewater is newest, opened in 2021 (RHS – Bridgewater opening information)

2What’s unclear

Exact ticket prices vary seasonally at each garden — some only publish on the day (RHS – Wisley pricing)
Some gardens may not publish prices online until the day of visit
Senior discount percentages are approximate — the £44/year figure may have changed
Over-60s membership rate is around £44 per year but subject to annual review

Additional sources

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