RHS Glow 2026 at RHS Garden Wisley
Visitors follow an illuminated trail through the gardens featuring light and sound installations set against dramatically lit landscapes. Highlights include a 'field of fire', gigantic glowing crocuses, an enchanted garden inside the Glasshouse, a fantastical fairy village in the Rock Garden, and two light shows synchronized to music. Guests can also enjoy festive takeaway treats, dine at the Terrace Restaurant, and toast marshmallows over firepits on the Glasshouse Terrace.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
RHS members: Super off peak adult (or family guest) £6.50, child (5–16) £5; off peak adult (or family guest) £12.25, child (5–16) £6; standard adult (or family guest) £14.75, child (5–16) £7.50; peak adult (or family guest) £19.25, child (5–16) £11.50; super peak (24 December) adult (or family guest) £21.50, child (5–16) £13; Premium adult (or family guest) £35, child (5–16) £22. Non-members: Super off peak adult £7.50, child (5–16) £6; off peak adult £16.75, child (5–16) £11.25; standard adult £22.75, child (5–16) £15.25; peak adult £26.25, child (5–16) £17.75; super peak (24 December) adult £27.50, child (5–16) £19.25; Premium adult £45, child (5–16) £32. Children under 5 free. RHS members get reduced prices as their membership includes garden entry.
Hours
Selected dates: 4pm–9pm, last entry 7.30pm; 24 December (Christmas Eve): 4pm–8pm, last entry 7.30pm.
Ages
Children under 5 free
Food & Drink
Takeaway festive treats and mulled drinks are available along the route, with marshmallow toasting at Glasshouse Terrace firepits and sit-down meals at the Terrace Restaurant.
Accessibility
The Wisley Glow trail is fully accessible.
Pets
Dogs are not permitted, except registered assistance dogs.
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Tips & Advice
- Book early to get the date and time you want, because the popular slots always sell out and Off Peak dates are limited.
- Bring your booking reference number on the day, plus your RHS membership card if you're a member.
- Pre-order your marshmallow stick before the night, then show the confirmation on arrival to collect a voucher for the firepits.
- Leave time for late Christmas shopping at the Wisley Garden Centre, which sells wreaths, decorations, UK-grown Christmas trees and gifts.
- Book a SEN night only if someone in your group has additional sensory needs, because spaces on those evenings are limited.
Special Events & Promotions
- Open on Christmas Eve for the first time, with an earlier finish
- RHS Glow SEN nights on 26 November and 1 December, with fewer visitors, less noise and fewer distractions; up to two carers go free
- New Super Off Peak tickets on limited dates
- New Premium tickets let you visit on any day at any time
- Marshmallow toasting at the Glasshouse Terrace firepits, pre-ordered as an extra
Links & Contact
Run by The Royal Horticultural Society
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do RHS members and small children need a ticket?
Yes. Everyone needs a pre-booked Glow ticket, including members, guests of members, carers and under-5s. Children under 5 go free.
Do we have to arrive at a set time?
You can arrive any time during your booked time slot. Then stay as long as you like while the trail is open.
What will we see on the trail?
There's a 'field of fire', giant glowing crocuses and an enchanted garden in the Glasshouse. You'll also find a fairy village in the Rock Garden, illuminations inspired by mycelium networks, selfie spots and two light shows set to music.
Where can we eat?
Takeaway treats are sold along the route. For a sit-down meal before or after the trail, there's the Terrace Restaurant.
How does the marshmallow toasting work?
Pre-order a marshmallow stick and show your order confirmation when you arrive. You'll get a voucher to redeem at the firepits on the Glasshouse Terrace.
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