Notice: RHS Garden Wisley to Glow in the Festive Season

Published on: 7 Oct, 2019
Updated on: 7 Oct, 2019

RHS Garden Wisley will transform into a winter wonderland this festive season with its Glow 2019 light spectacular, returning from Saturday, December 7, 2019 to Sunday, January 5, 2020 (excluding Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 December).

Now in its fifth year, the light trail will take in a brand new route, starting at the newly opened Welcome building.

The trail will then guide visitors through the seasons, with colour themes and well-known favourites to discover, such as daffodils in spring, gladioli in summer, leaves in autumn and hellebores in winter.

Glow at RHS Garden Wisley. Photo: © RHS Joanna Kossak.

Some of Wisley’s iconic trees will also be illuminated along the route, to showcase their beauty and form in a new light.

Along the paved route, Wisley’s Glasshouse will also radiate vibrant colours – and inside, the Enchanted Botanical Christmas display will feature festive plants and magical animals – with a hint of steampunk. The creative display will feature an enchanted poinsettia production line that grows these colourful Christmas presents.

Due to popular demand, a priority booking system will be in place again for 2019, and all visitors must book a time slot in advance of their visit. Glow time slots cost £1 for RHS members and are included within the ticket price for non-members.

Glow 2019 will be open from 4pm to 8pm daily (last entry at 7pm).

To enhance the festive experience, a selection of Christmas chalets will be selling artisan food and drink products inside the Garden. These will be open between 2pm and 8pm from Saturday, December 7 to Monday December 23..

Visitors can also visit the new Wisley shop and plant centre to browse Christmas gifts and decorations for the home.

For further information about Glow 2019, visit www.rhs.org.uk/wisley.