Visit RHS Gardens for £1 with the Access for All Scheme
- Jan 25
- 4 min read
How to visit RHS gardens for £1 with the Access for All scheme
You can visit RHS gardens for £1 per person if one person in your group receives a qualifying benefit, with up to six people per visit.
The Royal Horticultural Society runs some of the best-known gardens in the UK, including Wisley in Surrey, Hyde Hall in Essex, Harlow Carr near Harrogate, Rosemoor in Devon, and Bridgewater near Salford.
If you’re on certain benefits, you can visit any of these RHS gardens for £1 per person through the RHS Access for All scheme.
The scheme started in 2023 and is still running. It isn’t a short-term offer, and it doesn’t only apply on certain days. It’s available all year, which is what makes it genuinely useful if you’re trying to plan days out on a tight budget.
Only one person in your group needs to qualify, and you can bring up to five other people with you, all paying £1 each.
How the £1 RHS Access for All scheme works
You don’t all need to be claiming benefits. Just one person in the group needs to receive a qualifying benefit.
That person can book £1 tickets for up to six people in total, including a mix of adults and children.
When you arrive at the garden, you’ll need to show proof of benefits. If you can’t, you’ll be charged the normal entry price instead, so it’s worth checking you’ve got the right proof with you before you set off.
Only one person needs to qualify. Everyone else still gets in for £1.
Which benefits qualify for £1 RHS garden tickets?
You can use the £1 RHS entry scheme if you receive any one of the following benefits:
Universal Credit
Pension Credit
Housing Benefit
Child Tax Credit
Working Tax Credit
Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Which RHS gardens are included in the £1 Access for All scheme?
The £1 tickets can be used at all five RHS gardens in England.
RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey
Often searched as Wisley Gardens UK, this is the RHS’s main garden in Woking, Surrey.
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Essex
Also searched as RHS Hyde Hall, Chelmsford, and RHS Hyde Hall, Essex, set just outside Chelmsford.
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, North Yorkshire Commonly searched as Harlow Carr Gardens, Harrogate, and popular throughout the year.
RHS Garden Rosemoor, Devon Often searched as RHS Rosemoor Devon, Garden Rosemoor, and RHS Rosemoor Torrington.
RHS Garden Bridgewater, Greater Manchester Often searched as RHS Garden Bridgewater, Salford, and Bridgewater RHS Gardens.
Getting to the RHS gardens cheaply by public transport
Even with £1 tickets, travel costs can still add up.
At the moment, the RHS runs low-cost shuttle buses at two gardens.
Wisley has a shuttle bus between the garden and Woking station, costing £2 each way.
Bridgewater has a shuttle bus that stops at Manchester Piccadilly, Salford Crescent, and Walkden, costing £2 each way.
If you don’t drive, these cheaper public transport options make visiting much more affordable.
Why the RHS runs the £1 Access for All scheme
The Access for All scheme aims to make RHS gardens easier to visit for people on lower incomes, particularly those who may not have access to green space at home.
It also sits alongside other free-entry options the RHS already offers, including under-5s, school visits, carers attending with a disabled visitor, and community groups supported through RHS outreach work.
The RHS is funded through visitors, supporters, and Royal Horticultural Society membership, rather than government funding.
FAQs about £1 RHS garden tickets and the Access for All scheme
Can I visit RHS Wisley for £1?
Yes. RHS Garden Wisley in Woking, Surrey, is included in the scheme.
Do I need a Royal Horticultural Society membership to use the £1 tickets?
No. You don’t need RHS membership to use the £1 entry scheme.
Is the £1 RHS entry available all year?
Yes. The scheme runs throughout the year.
How many people can visit the RHS gardens for £1?
Up to six people can visit for £1 each, provided one person in the group receives a qualifying benefit and shows proof on arrival.
Are children also £1?
Yes. Adults and children are both £1 under the scheme.
What proof of benefits do I need to bring?
The RHS doesn’t publicly list specific documents. Bring recent, official proof of benefits. If you can’t show proof on arrival, you’ll need to pay full price.
Is RHS Hyde Hall in Chelmsford included in the £1 scheme?
Yes. RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Chelmsford, Essex, is included.
Is RHS Rosemoor in Devon included?
Yes. RHS Garden Rosemoor in Torrington, Devon, is included.
Can I use the £1 Access for All scheme more than once?
There’s no published limit, as long as you still qualify.
Addresses of RHS gardens included in the £1 Access for All scheme
RHS Garden Bridgewater: Occupation Lane, off Leigh Road, Worsley, Salford M28 2LJ
RHS Garden Harlow Carr: Crag Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 1QB
RHS Garden Hyde Hall: Creephedge Lane, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8ET
RHS Garden Rosemoor: Great Torrington, Devon EX38 8PH
RHS Garden Wisley: Wisley Lane, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB
For more information, visit www.rhs.org.uk if you want to join the RHS as a paid member; all the information on rates and how to pay can be found HERE
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