On Saturday 1st August 2026 and Sunday 2nd August 2026, there’s a Summer Bulb Weekend at RHS Garden Bridgewater from 10am until 5pm at RHS Garden Bridgewater, Occupation Road Off Leigh Road, Worsley, Salford, Greater Manchester, M28 2LJ. Enjoy spectacular colourful displays, get helpful expert advice and browse a range of stalls by specialist visiting nurseries. Blue Bell Cottage and Phesant Acre. The RHS are holding a summer flowering bulb competition. New and experienced growers are very welcome to take part in the competition, you don’t have to be an RHS member or a gardening expert. Saturday: 11am to 4pm activity table – Bulb themed craft activities for the whole family – come and make your own flowers. 11am to 4pm Helpdesk for expert bulb advice and information from the RHS Bulb Expert Group Members. 12noon Presentation of prize for the youngest exhibitor, followed by ‘Ask the Judges’ with Dave Hardy (Chair of the RHS Bulb Expert Group). 2.30pm A short talk – Christine Skelmersdale on Summer Flowering Bulbs in the garden (entry level/beginners). Followed by Q & A with the Bulb Expert Group members. Sunday: 10am – 4pm – activity table Bulb themed craft activities for the whole family. Come and make your own flowers. 12noon to 4pm Helpdesk for Expert bulb advice and information from the RHS Bulb Expert Group Members. 12noon A short talk – Frazer Henderson on Crocosmia and open to general Q&A with the Bulb Expert group members. 2.30pm A short talk – Richard Hilson on dahlias and open to general Q&A with the Bulb Expert group Members. For more information, please click here.