A blooming birthday gift

RHS Bridgewater’s 4th Anniversary brings more free Tuesdays!

Salford residents can look forward to more free Tuesdays at RHS Garden Bridgewater as the scheme has been extended until May 2026 in celebration of the garden’s fourth anniversary. Since opening in May 2021, more than 118,000 local people have explored the 154-acre landscape filled with winding paths, vibrant borders and peaceful water features - absolutely free every Tuesday.

Every visit supports vital community programmes designed to share the benefits of gardening and time spent outdoors. In 2024 alone, nearly 12,000 Salford schoolchildren enjoyed free workshops and resources at the garden. As the UK’s largest gardening charity, the RHS also offers visitors on Universal Credit or Pension Credit a £1 admission to all RHS gardens throughout the year, ensuring financial barriers don’t stand in the way of green space.

Liz Thwaite, Head of RHS Bridgewater, highlights the garden’s growing community role:

"RHS Garden Bridgewater is proud to provide local organisations with space to grow, from our Community Grow and Community Wellbeing Gardens to our extensive outreach work across the region. There are exciting new features on the horizon, including the Elemental Borders, the Green Skills Garden, and the Chinese Streamside Scholar’s Garden - set to open in late 2026. We’ve been uplifted by Salford’s enthusiastic response and can’t wait to welcome even more residents on free Tuesdays."

Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett echoes that excitement:

"RHS Garden Bridgewater has become a cherished asset for our families and communities, and I’m thrilled the Free Tuesday initiative continues for another year. It reaffirms our commitment to accessible green spaces for all Salford residents. You can walk or cycle along the Salford Greenway, or hop on the Bee Network 33 bus from Manchester City Centre and Eccles Interchange from April to August - right to the garden entrance.”

Beyond its beauty, RHS Garden Bridgewater plays a key role in wellbeing, education and biodiversity in Salford. By providing vital green space for families, schools and community groups, the garden inspires a love of nature, supports local wildlife and helps tackle climate change. With Free Tuesdays secured until May 2026, there’s never been a better time to discover and celebrate everything this wonderful garden has to offer.

Find them at: Occupation Road, Off Leigh Road, Worsley, Salford, M28 2LJ

Garden opening hours until 25 October, Monday to Sunday: 10am to 6pm (last entry 5pm).

Plan your visit to the wonderful RHS Garden Bridgewater today. For more information, visit www.rhs.org.uk