RHS Glow 2024 at RHS Bridgewater

It’s the brightest night of the year! Bring family and friends for an enchanting festive experience at RHS Garden Bridgewater, Salford

Glow opening times
Select dates November – December
2025 dates to be announced

Thank you for your support

RHS Glow has now finished for 2024. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us this year. If you missed out, visit us soon for more events throughout the year.

What to expect at RHS Glow illuminations

Wander the magical trail

Step into a festive kaleidoscope of colour as you follow the enchanting trail around RHS Garden Bridgewater. With captivating views at every turn, see much-loved areas of the garden transformed into a botanical winter wonderland. It’s the perfect backdrop for festive family time, date nights and catching up with friends.

An entrancing show of lights

Prepare to be dazzled by thousands of lights twinkling across the garden and magnificent trees, shrubs and water features bathed in a breathtaking spectrum of light. Don’t miss the spectacular light shows, as talented performers create mind-blowing effects to wow the whole family.

Food and drink

Looking for something to keep you aglow? Tuck into a selection of tasty festive treats and warming drinks available to buy from the Bridgewater Café and the Garden Cottage Shepherd’s Hut. Along the trail be sure to stop by the Stables Café for yummy cakes and drinks.

Plan your visit to Glow 2024

  • Dates: Wednesday 27 – Saturday 30 November, then Wednesday 4 – Sunday 8 December, Wednesday 11 – Monday 23 December, and Friday 27 – Monday 30 December 2024
  • Times: 4.30pm to 9pm (last entry 8pm), Sundays 4.30pm to 8pm (last entry 6.30pm)
  • Pre-booked tickets only: All visitors including members, guests of members, carers and under 5s require a pre-booked Glow ticket. You may arrive at any time during your booked time slot and can stay as long as you like within opening times
  • Please bring: your booking reference number (and RHS membership card) with you on the day

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The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.