This weeks sees the park here at Badminton host the very first Royal Horticultural Society Badminton Flower Show. It is an event not to be missed with so much to see and doAwe-inspiring gardensThe prestigious RHS Medals and Awards are handed out as the show opens.Take a tour of the gardens and see if you agree with the judges.The Peoples Choicevote opens at the beginning of the show, so you have a chance to vote for your favourites tooThere are several judged categories across the show, each with their own set of criteria.Show gardensrepresent the pinnacle of garden design, while theYoung Designergardenschallenge designers at the start of their careersBBC Radio 4 and RHS celebrate The Archers 75th anniversarywith a feature garden,designed by one of the UKs most celebrated garden designers, Jo ThompsonTheArtisan Gardensaimto highlight and celebrate beautiful country gardens, artisan makers and crafts people. Be inspired by traditional crafts that you could try at home in theArtisan StudiosThePocket Planting Gardensinvitenew horticulturiststo bring their firstgarden to an RHS Show. Thismentored category offers the first opportunity for budding designers to start their show careers, and to have their designs rated by RHS Judges.TomStuart-Smith brings the largest ever show garden to an RHS Show withThe Julia Rausing Garden, and be prepared for a scented heaven in thePerfume PavilionsFabulous floralsTake a tour of theFloral Marqueeand see which medals have been awarded to the incredible exhibits and exhibitors.Take advantage of their wealth of knowledgeTheMaster Growerfor 2026 is theKitchen Garden Plant Centreand takes pride of placeamong the many specialist growers offering their advice along with an array of beautiful plantsShow Installationsexploringhorticultural and fun horse themes are dotted all around the showground.Dont forget to grab a selfie in front of the famous RHS Letters and tag #RHSBadminton onInstagram@the_rhsto share your picHouseplants take centre stage in theHouseplant Terarriums, where you can talk to experts about your treasured plants and how to display themAsk the expertsLearn from the experts and influencers ontheTalks Stageas part of the jam-packed show programme. See the timetables for theMain Stageand theIn The Grow Stage.Visit thePlant Villageand theFloral Marqueewhere plantspeople are on hand to share their plant knowledge alongside an excitingrange of plants to buyMake the most of RHS horticultural knowledge at theRHS Advicehubwith experts on hand to answer all your gardening questionsFind out more from the Show Guide or have a chat with one of the manyShow VolunteersFood-lovers paradiseCalling all foodiesRHS Badminton hasplenty of deliciousfood options, from worldwide street foodto fine dining at the Lakeside Restaurant.Be inspired to growyour own food by visiting theGrow Your Ownarea, which willbe packed with handy tips, and visit theSchool and Community Allotments for even more food for thought.Make the most of your special day out with a glass ofRoebuck EstatesSparkling Wine, while listeningto music on theLive atthe Lake stage in true summer festival style.TheGreat Taste Market is a mecca for those who love to eat, with speciality cheeses, artisan bakes and homemade ingredients to take home or buy as gifts.The best day out for allTheres lots offamily-friendly activitiesto keep younger visitorshappy, enjoying nature and maybe even sparking a life-long love of gardening. Look out for the joyfulLive, Love, Local Wheelbarrows for schools and communities.See your favourite gardening stars on the stage sharing their experience and wisdom. Take part in demonstrations and learn how the experts do it in on theTalks StageNo matter the weather, there are things to keep everyone happy both inside and out, so plan your day using theShow Guideto make sure you dont miss a thing!Above all else, RHS Badminton Flower Show is a fun day out celebrating the summer, with a huge range oftradestandsready to provide all your shopping needs.For all the information about the show that opens on Wednesday 7th July please head to their dedicated website where you can also purchase tickets. Click here to find out more.