This winter, RHS Glow returns to all five Royal Horticultural Society gardens, transforming them after dark with enchanting, illuminated trails, spectacular light and sound installations, interactive experiences and festive highlights.
Taking place at RHS Garden Bridgewater on selected dates from 26 November – 30 December 2026, this year’s RHS Glow will unveil 40 brand new light installations to discover across the country, alongside new routes and previously unlit areas of the gardens brought to life after dark for the first time.
RHS Glow offers visitors a magical way to experience the beauty of nature in the gardens as they are transformed by light, colour and sound throughout the winter season.
Beyond the illuminations, visitors can enjoy festive food and drink including the chance to toast marshmallows over crackling fire pits. RHS Garden Centres and gift shops will open late offering the perfect opportunity for Christmas shopping with Christmas trees, decorations and a carefully curated selection of gifts available to browse.
On selected dates from 26 November – 30 December 2026, RHS Garden Bridgewater‘s popular festive light trail will return with a reimagined route and brand-new light installations, along with some firm favourites, offering visitors the chance to experience more of the garden after dark.
The trail journeys through the atmospheric woodlands to explore interactive light and sound panels designed to be explored through movement, encouraging instinctive play.
A five-metre high, immersive sunrise-to-sunset experience will captivate visitors along with a series of animated light installations by acclaimed illustrator and artist Rob Hodgson. Drawing inspiration from the playful characters and distinctive style he is best known for, his nature inspired characterful light creations will appear as visitors journey through the garden’s Middle Wood.
Not to be missed this year is Walk the Plank’s Chinese Dragon emerging from Ellesmere Lake, breathing fire and casting shimmering reflections, surrounded by illuminated lotus flowers that pulse with flames in a choreographed display of light, music and movement. The new route also brings visitors past the brand-new Yangzhou Scholars’ Garden.
How to book
A range of new ticketing options across all RHS Gardens help make a visit to RHS Glow this year even more affordable.
Prices for members start at £6.00 for adults and £4.00 for children. Non-member prices start from £9.25 for adults and £5.50 for children. Under-fives go free.
For further pricing information and booking, visit the RHS Garden Bridgewater website.
