The new album, featuring music and narration based on the myth of Jack Frost, will be showcased at
RHS Glow across
RHS Garden Bridgewater,
RHS Garden Harlow Carr,
RHS Garden Hyde Hall,
RHS Garden Rosemoor and
RHS Garden Wisley.
Commenting on the unique collaboration, Alan Titchmarsh said:
“I’m incredibly excited to bring highlights of our brand-new album of music and narration to the beautiful RHS Gardens across the UK. Visiting RHS Glow to experience ‘Jack Frost – a Winter Story’ is a unique, festive and fun way to spend time with your loved ones this winter.”
'Jack Frost – A Winter Story' is an eagerly anticipated, enchanting tale, exquisitely told in words by Alan Titchmarsh and music by composer and conductor Debbie Wiseman. This tale of winter wonderment retells the magical story of Jack Frost and is set to become a treasured perennial addition to the winter season's entertainment.
The RHS celebrates the festive season by lighting up its five iconic gardens with dazzling illuminations with
RHS Glow. Between 15 November 2024 – 5 January 2025, the enchanting spectacle returns with a new and unique magical winter walk at each garden that celebrates its most spectacular and well-loved vistas.
Alongside selected highlights of ‘
Jack Frost – A Winter Story’, visitors can experience tree canopies, lakes and fountains, and favourite garden features underneath the stars in an illuminating experience like never before.
Debbie Wiseman, said:
“This has been such a joyful collaboration melding the serenity of the Jack Frost music with the charm and wonder of Alan’s inspiring story and lyrics. We’re so excited that it can be experienced within the evocative and beautiful settings of the RHS Gardens.”
All tickets must be booked in advance, and visitors are advised to book early to secure their preferred date and time. Ticket prices start from £6.95 for children and £12.95 for adults, with discounts for RHS members. Please check with each RHS Garden to confirm prices.
For more information and prices, please visit
www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/articles/glow-illuminations
RHS Glow featuring highlights from ‘Jack Frost – A Winter Story’:
RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon: Selected dates between 15 November- 28 December 2024
Visitors can be immersed in light and sound at RHS Garden Rosemoor, which has an updated route and sparkling new features. The event will feature new music and narration from
Jack Frost – A Winter Story’ composed by Debbie Wiseman OBE and written and narrated by Alan Titchmarsh MBE. The mesmerising trail explores the Devon Garden and, for the first time, weaves through the Bicentennial Arboretum for a shimmering woodland wonderland. Guests can enjoy a selection of craft and festive food stalls, family entertainment, and delicious seasonal treats from the Otter Café and Shepherds Hut.
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, North Yorkshire: Selected dates between 21 November – 28 December 2024
Those looking for holiday magic can take an enchanting walk at RHS Garden Harlow Carr. With a host of interactive installations, perfect picture opportunities, and magical moments across the Harrogate landscape, the garden is more enchanting than ever before. The event will feature new musical highlights and narration from
Jack Frost – A Winter Story’ composed by Debbie Wiseman OBE and written and narrated by Alan Titchmarsh MBE. Visitors can warm themselves with a special hot drink at Betty's Teahouse, enjoy delicious seasonal treats in the Harrogate Arms, and shop for gifts with the finest regional craftspeople in the Garden’s Bath House.
**Media preview** RHS Garden Harlow Carr will host a one-off live event with narration by Alan Titchmarsh and music by Debbie Wiseman showcasing the brand-new album and surrounded by the magical illumination of RHS Glow on Wednesday 20 November 2024, between 5-6pm. For further press information please contact
[email protected].
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Essex: Selected dates between 22 November – 28 December 2024
Visitors can join a twinkling new trail around RHS Garden Hyde Hall. The event will feature new musical highlights and narration from
Jack Frost – A Winter Story’ composed by Debbie Wiseman OBE and written and narrated by Alan Titchmarsh MBE. Many fantastic new features, including musical water fountains and spectacular fairy bell trees, will light the way. After exploring the dazzling lights, guests can enjoy a warming cup of mulled wine or cider, a treat from a selection of street food vendors, and seasonal shopping.
RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey: Selected dates between 22 November 2024 – 5 January 2025
RHS Glow will return to the RHS flagship garden like never before in 2024. For the first time, the enchanting trail will include a pontoon across the Glass House Lake, the Seven Acres Pond and twinkles in the tropical section of the Glasshouse. The event will feature new musical highlights and narration from
Jack Frost – A Winter Story’ composed by Debbie Wiseman OBE and written and narrated by Alan Titchmarsh MBE. Magical Fairy Bell Trees and snowflakes will light the way around the brand-new route. A variety of Christmas stalls inside the garden will provide an all-round festive experience with late-night shopping and festive music.
RHS Garden Bridgewater, Salford: Selected dates between 27 November – 30 December
The whole family can enjoy a magical evening at RHS Garden Bridgewater with a brand-new route for 2024. The event will feature new musical highlights and narration from
Jack Frost – A Winter Story’ composed by Debbie Wiseman OBE and written and narrated by Alan Titchmarsh MBE. Magical light-up hedgehogs, fairy lights, and interactive displays will lead the way around the Salford garden. There will be plenty of seasonal cheer, gift-shopping opportunities, music, and delicious food and drink.
For more information and for prices, please visit:
www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/articles/glow-illuminations
