The glorious Wisley is always worth a visit whatever the time of year and this month is no exception.
They begin by celebrating the natural beauty of wood today and tomorrow (5th and 6th) with Woodfest, featuring artisan woodcraft demonstrations, tree listening, horse logging and tours of Wisley’s woodland at this event sponsored by Stihl.
Also on Sunday 6th the Cyclamen Society holds its autumn show with some of the best plants grown by the most experienced cyclamen growers in the country; plant sales with both sought after forms not often found elsewhere and common forms at low prices, suitable for the beginner; experts on hand for advice.
The Garden is open from 9am – 6pm at weekends and these events are included in Garden admission.
Enjoy a Taste of Autumn with RHS Garden Wisley’s popular autumn celebration of harvest and local produce, from 16th - 20th October.
Celebrate the sights, sounds and tastes of the season with 30 exhibitors, featuring Surrey Bees and The National Vegetable Society, as well as many others, offering the opportunity to buy food and drink products. Plus enjoy delicious produce – including Wisley apple tastings, apple pressing and apple identification.
On Sunday 20th, they welcome the Conifer Society for their annual show which includes displays and talks about conifer care and use.
Find out about conifers for every size and aspect of garden as well as a show of cones and photographs.
The Garden is open from 9am – 6pm throughout Taste of Autumn, and these events are included in normal Garden admission.
Come and spend half term with Wisley from 26th October – 3rd November. Autumn is full of colour and they are celebrating this with nature’s colours in the foliage and in the insect world.
Join in the big draw event and meet the entomologists. They will also be welcoming the Birds of Prey to the garden over the weekend 26th and 27th . They will give agility displays at 11am and 2pm each day and will be on display on their perches between times.
Also starting on 26th October and running until 17th November, is an exciting new display in the Glasshouse: Mexican Day of the Dead, where brightly coloured tropical plants mingle with skeletons.
The Glasshouse is open from 10am – 3.45pm daily. These events are included in normal Garden admission.
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