Wimbledon to Celebrate 150 Years with Special Garden at Chelsea Flower Show 2027

Wimbledon is set to make its debut at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2027, with a specially designed garden celebrating 150 years of The Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.

The prestigious tennis tournament has announced plans to unveil The Wimbledon Garden: Nature in Play, an innovative Show Garden designed by three-time RHS Chelsea gold medal winner Joe Perkins.

Sponsored by the All England Lawn Tennis Club, the garden will celebrate Wimbledon’s rich sporting history while exploring how traditional English gardens can adapt to changing environmental conditions.

The announcement comes ahead of the 2027 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which takes place from Tuesday 18th to Saturday 22nd May at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London.

Wimbledon Garden to Celebrate 150 Years of Tennis History

First held in 1877, The Championships at Wimbledon have become one of the world’s most recognisable sporting events, attracting the biggest names in tennis to SW19 every summer.

The tournament is equally famous for its carefully maintained grounds, immaculate lawns and colourful floral displays, which have helped establish Wimbledon’s reputation for combining world-class sport with traditional English horticulture.

To celebrate its 150th anniversary, the All England Club has partnered with Joe Perkins to create a garden that reflects this history while introducing a modern approach to sustainable planting and landscape design.

The garden will occupy an area approximately the size of a tennis court, incorporating a mixture of trees, colourful planting, water features and architectural elements inspired by Wimbledon.

At its centre will stand an open timber pavilion, drawing inspiration from the retractable roof of Centre Court and the construction techniques used in early tennis rackets.

Six specially trained trees will also feature in the design, representing the teams of six ball boys and girls who have become an integral part of The Championships.

Award-Winning Designer Joe Perkins to Lead the Project

Joe Perkins has established himself as one of Britain’s leading garden designers, having previously won RHS Chelsea gold medals in 2019, 2022 and 2025.

His latest project will combine Wimbledon’s traditional purple, green and white colours with softer shades of yellow and apricot, creating a garden designed to showcase the possibilities of climate-resilient planting.

Approximately 4,000 plants are expected to feature, including drought-tolerant grasses, perennials and shrubs selected to cope with increasingly unpredictable weather conditions.

Perkins explained that the project aims to challenge conventional ideas about English garden design while maintaining its traditional appeal.

The design will also incorporate innovative drainage systems, with rainwater channelled through stone watercourses and collected in dedicated retention areas.

These features will demonstrate how gardens can respond to heavy rainfall and dry summers without compromising their appearance.

The Wimbledon Garden will also have a lasting purpose beyond Chelsea, with elements of the display planned to be relocated to community garden spaces in the London boroughs of Merton and Wandsworth following the event.

Chelsea Flower Show 2027 Set to Welcome Leading Garden Designers

Wimbledon’s announcement provides another major attraction for the 2027 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which remains one of the most prestigious events in the international horticultural calendar.

Held annually at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the show welcomes leading garden designers, growers and thousands of visitors to five days of exceptional horticultural displays.

The Show Gardens are among the event’s most popular attractions, with designers competing for coveted RHS gold medals while presenting innovative approaches to planting, sustainability and garden architecture.

The Wimbledon Garden: Nature in Play is set to be a particularly interesting addition, bringing together two of Britain’s best-known summer institutions in a celebration of sport, history and horticulture.

Visitors will also be able to enjoy the Great Pavilion, smaller garden displays and the return of Chelsea Late on Friday 21st May 2027.

Experience the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2027 with Eventmasters

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show returns from 18th to 22nd May 2027, and Eventmasters is welcoming registrations of interest for its official VIP hospitality experiences.

Guests can discover the beautiful Show Gardens, including Wimbledon’s anniversary display, while enjoying premium hospitality within the exclusive Spring Garden.

The Spring Meridian and Spring Nocturne hospitality experiences offer exceptional dining, refreshments and exclusive surroundings, making them ideal for corporate entertaining or a memorable day out with family and friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Wimbledon have a garden at the Chelsea Flower Show 2027?

Yes. The All England Lawn Tennis Club is sponsoring The Wimbledon Garden: Nature in Play, designed by Joe Perkins, to celebrate 150 years of The Championships.

Who is designing the Wimbledon Garden at Chelsea Flower Show?

Three-time RHS Chelsea gold medal winner Joe Perkins is designing the garden, which will feature approximately 4,000 plants and a pavilion inspired by Wimbledon’s tennis history.

When is the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2027?

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2027 takes place from Tuesday 18th to Saturday 22nd May at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London.