From designing a Long Border to becoming one of the Show volunteers, find out how you can take part in the Show
The heart of the RHS Flower Shows is the local area and communities in which they are set. Shows are a collaboration between the RHS, growers, designers, trades and the people who live, work and garden in the region. There are plenty of ways you can take part in an RHS Show, as an individual, a business or part of a community group.
Design a Long Border
The Long Borders are a great category for any budding designers, community groups or colleges who want to get their first experience of designing for an RHS Show. The borders are a manageable size and there is designer mentoring and an RHS grant available to help you bring your creativity to life.
Applications for 2025 will open shortly.
Volunteering
There are lots of roles for volunteers at our Flower Shows, from helping visitors find their way around the ground, to encouraging RHS membership and working in our retail hubs. Not only do you get to see behind-the-scenes of a Show, volunteering can be very rewarding. It’s a great way to meet new people, help others and put your love of gardening to good use.
“My highlight of volunteering at the Shows is feeling that I’m making a worthwhile contribution, enhancing people’s experience of the show, extending their horticultural knowledge and making the most of their day out.” – Show Volunteer
Recruitment for the 2025 RHS Show volunteers will begin towards the end of the year, before you apply it’s worth considering the following.
- Are you open to learning about the RHS and being an ambassador for our organisation?
- Are you able to fulfil the time commitment that is required for the role, including attending the dates for the recruitment day relevant to your Show?
- Are you happy to travel to the Show location?
- Will you be happy to spend long periods of time outdoors and on the go?
Find out more about volunteering at an RHS Show.
Take a stand
Local businesses are welcome to come to the Show with a tradestand and be part of the buzzing shopping experience at an RHS Show. Meet your customers and make new connections. It’s not just plants – there are also vibrant food and lifestyle marketplaces, with a range of stand types and sizes available.
There are also lots of opportunities to sponsor a Show Garden, Long Border or Community content around the Show. Get in touch with our team to talk about what opportunities there are for local businesses to be part of RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse.
Find out more about tradestands
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