A Passion for Gardens

Welcome to the WHA

Whatever the reason for loving your garden, we can offer members a programme of interesting activities and events throughout the year, and access to our WHA Trading Store. Most of our members have small gardens, and whether you have a particular interest in roses, dahlias, fruit or vegetables, you are sure to find like-minded gardeners willing to share their enthusiasm and knowledge with you.

Illustrated Talks

From Autumn to Spring we organise monthly illustrated talks on subjects of interest to gardeners, which are held at the Methodist Centre in Rose Street.

Horticultural Shows

We present four shows a year, in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, open to beginners and more experienced gardeners, with a wide range of classes which allow you to exhibit your gardening skills, or simply to visit and experience the results of others hard work.

The Trading Store

Open to members of the WHA only, the Trading Store provides a diverse range of gardening items from seeds, bulbs and fertilisers to composts, pots and tools, many of which are available at specially-discounted rates.

RHS Gardens Reduced Price Entry - WHA Members only

The RHS gardens reduced price entry card is now available to borrow.  The card allows one member of the WHA and one adult guest a 30% reduction on the normal entry rate to any of the four RHS gardens - Wisley (but not on a Sunday), Hyde Hall, Harlow Carr and Rosemoor. 

To borrow the card, please contact Pat Chinnock (0118 961 9779 or 0788 178 8865) or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

All of this for £8 family membership (only £6 for concessions) per calendar year!