RHS Garden Bridgewater turns five

RHS Garden Bridgewater is celebrating a big birthday on Monday 18 May 2026, marking five years as one of the North West’s most popular places to visit.

Since opening in 2021, more than 2.49 million visitors have explored the 154‑acre garden in Salford, enjoying seasonal planting, peaceful landscapes and plenty of space to relax, explore and reconnect with nature.



To mark the milestone, visitors are invited to join a special fifth birthday celebration day, packed with great‑value offers and feel‑good experiences. All tickets will be £5, and the first fifty visitors will receive a birthday goodie bag, with the fiftieth including a Golden Ticket granting a full year of Individual RHS Membership. Visitors can also enjoy a £5 hot drink and cake offer in the cafés, £5 off plants priced £15 or above in the plant shop, and uplifting performances from local choirs Salford in Harmony and Hands in Harmony. A wider offer of 30% off RHS Membership will run from Saturday 16 to Tuesday 19 May.

Over the past five years, RHS Garden Bridgewater has become a thriving place for people to connect with nature. More than 86,000 Salford residents have visited on Salford Free Tuesdays, and the garden has welcomed nearly 150 wellbeing groups from across Greater Manchester and beyond. Its volunteer team – now 255 individuals across 33 roles – has contributed more than 121,000 hours since 2021.



A fifth birthday also comes ahead of an exciting new chapter for Bridgewater, including the opening of the Yangzhou Scholars’ Garden this September.

£5 tickets and full details are available via the RHS Garden Bridgewater website.

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