A TRIBUTE TO GALICIAN HERITAGE AT RHS HAMPTON COURT PALACE GARDEN FESTIVAL 2025

A Show Garden - ‘The Three Graces of Galicia’ – is set to be revealed at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival and will celebrate the power of literature, identity, and resilience through the legacy of three iconic 19th-century Spanish women - Rosalía de Castro, Emilia Pardo Bazán, and Concepción Arenal.

Designed by award-winning garden designer Nilufer Danis, The Three Graces draws inspiration from the gardens of Galicia, weaving themes of poetry, progress, and social justice into a timeless, tranquil space. Winding gravel paths, a serene lily pond, topiary structures, and evocative artworks create a sensory journey that honours the writers’ enduring impact on culture and society.

Key highlights include a vintage pavilion entwined with scented climbers, reclaimed gates and stone echoing 19th-century craftsmanship, as well as sustainable planting with pollinator-friendly perennials and heritage Camellias, Hydrangeas, and Roses in soft hues. Inspirational quotes from each woman are inscribed on reclaimed natural stone plinths, creating poignant moments for visitors to pause and reflect.

In line with the festival’s growing focus on sustainability, The Three Graces of Galicia champions environmental responsibility through eco-conscious design - using reclaimed materials, local sourcing, and permeable surfaces for natural water management.

The Three Graces of Galicia offers visitors a moving, multisensory experience where beauty meets purpose — celebrating Spanish heritage, feminine empowerment, and the power of gardens to inspire real change.

Following the show, the garden will be relocated to support Getaway Girls, a Leeds-based charity empowering vulnerable young women, ensuring a lasting legacy of inspiration and growth.

The Spanish Tourist Board and Axencia Turismo de Galicia are proud supporters of the garden.