Roots and Shoots FlourishFest 2026

Join us at Roots and Shoots' for our flower-filled annual community event FlourishFest, a brilliant spring day out where we open our gates for all on Sunday May 17th 2026. Visit our UNESCO award-winning gardens and enjoy flower-power-inspired nature and creative activities, workshops and talks on wildlife gardening, alongside stalls featuring delicious food and garden paraphernalia.

Read about FlourishFest 2025's highlights

🎗️ Maypole dancing (back by popular demand!)

🌸 Flower crown-making with seasonal flowers

🐝 Talk from gardener and bug-fanatic Benny Hawksbee

🌱 Talk and tour from Roots and Shoots' team on how we garden for wildlife

🎶 Live music playing throughout the gardens including Kadialy Kouyate, the incredible Kora player and singer-songwriter, and magical folk trio The Beadling - who are all sure to make the day a real treat.

🌳Storytelling under the oak tree

🦎 Pond dipping in the Wild Garden

🦋 Making wearable butterfly wings

🪴Plants propagated from those that thrive in our garden for sale, alongside other select green stalls

🥗 A range of delicious food and drinks

✏️ Discover our courses for young adults with SEN

...and much more!

Stay tuned for our schedule of activities across the site, along with more info about our brilliant vendors!