Photography exhibitions

Photography exhibitions

Exhibition tour dates

About the Exhibitions

The 2019/2020 International Garden Photographer of the Year touring exhibition includes the following venues.

If you are interested in hosting IGPOTY – one of the world's most respected and crowd-pleasing photographic exhibitions – please contact: press@igpoty.com

Touring exhibitions are selections of winning photographs from previous competitions and take place throughout the year.

More exhibitions are being confirmed all the time - please check back soon.

Hestercombe Gardens

Exhibition

Hestercombe Gardens

September 18, 2019 to November 20, 2019

Hestercombe Gardens

Closes in 5 days

Location

Hestercombe Gardens
Cheddon Fitzpaine
Taunton, Somerset
TA2 8LG
United Kingdom

About

Winning images from the internationally acclaimed International Garden Photographer of the Year Competition (IGPOTY) will be taking centre stage at the world-class heritage gardens of Hestercombe this September. This year’s exhibition is set to take root in the old tennis courts near the orchards of the Grade 1 landscape and gardens, originally designed by artist Coplestone Warre Bampfylde in the 1750s. The exhibition will be displayed on the IGPOTY outdoor structure consisting of 12 panels. This will enable an exhibition of around 40 winning images from the competition’s 12th year; which will offer a rich and varied display for visitors. Hestercombe will be the only place during this period in Somerset that visitors will be able to see the exhibition. Included in the exhibition is the highly original Abstract Views category, pushing the genre and expanding perceptions of nature. It also produced the overall winning image by Jill Welham entitled ‘Fireworks’, which will be on display at Hestercombe. A varied selection of other award-winning images will be on display including some from The Beauty of Plants, Beautiful Gardens, Wildlife in the Garden and Trees, Woods & Forests categories.... Read more
Stockwood Discovery Centre

Exhibition

Stockwood Discovery Centre

September 23, 2019 to November 26, 2019

Stockwood Discovery Centre

Closes in 1 week

Location

Stockwood Discovery Centre
Stockwood Park, London Rd
Luton
LU1 4LX
United Kingdom

About

IGPOTY returns to the Stockwood Discovery Centre in Luton, England with the full exhibition of Competition 12. Enjoy the latest exhibition at this family-friendly venue which also features beautiful gardens and green space.... Read more
Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Exhibition

Cambridge University Botanic Garden

November 1, 2019 to December 19, 2019

Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Closes in 1 month

Location

Cambridge University Botanic Garden
1 Brookside
Cambridge
CB2 1JE
United Kingdom

About

International Garden Photographer of the Year returns to the historic grounds of Cambridge University Botanic Garden. This winter exhibition of Competition 12 will be presented on the IGPOTY outdoor structure and will feature 12 panels placed within the beautiful setting of the Botanic Garden. See a selection winners from across our main category range as we seek to broaden knowledge of the natural world and champion garden photography.... Read more
Sissinghurst Photographic Award - Special Exhibition

Exhibition

Sissinghurst Photographic Award - Special Exhibition

October 25, 2019 to January 2, 2020

National Trust Sissinghurst Castle & Gardens

Closes in 1 month

Location

National Trust Sissinghurst Castle & Gardens
Biddenden Road
Cranbrook
TN17 2AB
United Kingdom

About

International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) and National Trust Sissinghurst Castle Garden partnered to offer a new free-to-enter special award to celebrate the beauty of this world-renowned garden. This is the exclusive special award only indoor exhibition which showcases all the award winners - come and see how they captured Sissinghurst in all its beauty. Please click here to enter: the Sissinghurst Photographic Award.... Read more
Marks Hall Estate

Exhibition

Marks Hall Estate

November 29, 2019 to February 23, 2020

Marks Hall Estate

Opens in 2 weeks

Location

Marks Hall Estate
Coggeshall
Colchester
CO6 1TG
United Kingdom

About

The world’s leading garden photography exhibition number 12 is staying local and visiting Essex this November as the stunning arboretum and gardens at Marks Hall Estate play host to the globally acclaimed International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition. Marks Hall Estate is a striking heritage landscape that extends to over 2,200 acres of Essex countryside. It includes tenanted farm holdings, residential and commercial property, broadleaved woodlands of high nature conservation value, an 18th Century Coach House event venue and at its heart an Arboretum; a stunning collection of trees. The Arboretum forms an unmissable attraction in Essex, combining beautiful formal lakeside gardens, an enviable collection of trees originating from every temperate area of the world and miles of leafy woodland walks to explore and enjoy. Over 40,000 visitors a year come to explore Marks Hall, enjoy home cooked food and delicious cakes in the restored Essex Barn and browse the plant centre and gift shop. Many choose this charming setting to celebrate their wedding with family and friends. The Charitable Trust was established in 1971 and receives no external funding. With your support, we will ensure that this special place will be enjoyed by generations to come.... Read more
Stiftung Schloss Dyck

Exhibition

Stiftung Schloss Dyck

September 29, 2019 to March 1, 2020

Stiftung Schloss Dyck

Closes in 3 months

Location

Stiftung Schloss Dyck
Zentrum für Gartenkunst und Landschaftskultur, 41363 Jüchen, Germany
Jüchen
Germany

About

IGPOTY returns once again to Germany to one of its beautiful castles - Schloss Dyck for an exhibition of select photographs from competition 12. The imposing moated castle Dyck is regarded as one of the most important cultural monuments on the Lower Rhine and has seen 1,000 years of history. Built on four islands in the 17th century, the castle complex lies at the heart of the spacious park. This park was created at the will of Prince Joseph zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck by the Scottish landscape gardener Thomas Blaikie in the style of the English landscape garden in the 19th century. As Centre for Garden Art and Landscape Design, Schloss Dyck today has much to offer to families and visitors interested in culture as well as garden lovers and experts. Apart from the historic park and gardens, the entire grounds of 70 ha showcase a wealth of new gardens reaching from modern landscape architecture over themed gardens and examples of home gardens and an adventure play area.... Read more
National Trust Sissinghurst Castle Garden (IGPOTY 12)

Exhibition

National Trust Sissinghurst Castle Garden (IGPOTY 12)

January 4, 2020 to March 8, 2020

National Trust Sissinghurst Castle & Gardens

Opens in 1 month

Location

National Trust Sissinghurst Castle & Gardens
Biddenden Road
Cranbrook
TN17 2AB
United Kingdom

About

Indoor exhibition of Competition 12, presented inside the historic oast house at National Trust, Sissinghurst Castle Gardens on the International Garden Photographer of the Year indoor structure. Enjoy an indoor IGPOTY exhibition in a truly historic setting, nestled within a true garden oasis in the Kent countryside.... Read more
IGPOTY 13 (Annual Launch)

Exhibition

IGPOTY 13 (Annual Launch)

February 8, 2020 to March 8, 2020

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Opens in 2 months

Location

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Richmond
London
TW9 3AE
United Kingdom

About

The launch and flagship exhibition of International Garden Photographer of the Year at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Be amongst the first to see the public exhibition of the winners of Competition 13 in the historic Nash Conservatory, in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of RBG Kew, London, England.... Read more
Herrenhäuser Gärten

Exhibition

Herrenhäuser Gärten

November 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020

Herrenhäuser Gärten

Closes in 5 months

Location

Herrenhäuser Gärten
Herrenhäuser Straße 4
Hannover
Germany

About

International Garden Photographer of the Year tours to the spectacular Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen for the first time, starting November 2019. A special award will also be accompanying this exhibition, so if you haven't visited before make sure you plan your visit to one of Europe's finest gardens.... Read more
National Trust Dyffryn Gardens

Exhibition

National Trust Dyffryn Gardens

May 6, 2020 to July 29, 2020

National Trust Dyffryn Gardens

Opens in 5 months

Location

National Trust Dyffryn Gardens
St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan
Wales
CF5 6SU
United Kingdom

About

Dyffryn Gardens is an elegant garden oasis on the outskirts of Cardiff in South Wales undergoing an ambitious revival under the stewardship of the National Trust. IGPOTY is proud and delighted to be bringing exhibition 13 content to the gardens on our outdoor structure and we will also be displaying a simultaneous exhibition inside the hall making it one of the largest exhibitions IGPOTY has shown to date! Visitors will have the opportunity to see some of the finest Edwardian gardens in Wales. The gardens at Dyffryn span more than 55 acres. They include a plethora of formal & informal garden rooms, formal lawns, stunning water features and an extensive arboretum. At the heart of the gardens is a Victorian Mansion, featuring a grand Great Hall with a magnificent stained-glass window overlooking the front lawn. The present house was built by a wealthy coal merchant, John Cory, in 1893. John’s son, Reginald, was a great horticultural enthusiast who commissioned the gardens at Dyffryn, collaborating with the renowned garden designer, Thomas Mawson. Following the First World War, the Dyffryn estate fell into disrepair. Since a National Trust takeover in 2013, however, a project has been underway to restore this estate to its former glory.... Read more
Blenheim Palace

Exhibition

Blenheim Palace

June 6, 2020 to August 19, 2020

Blenheim Palace

Opens in 6 months

Location

Blenheim Palace
Woodstock
Oxfordshire
OX20 1PP
United Kingdom

About

International Garden Photographer of the Year is thrilled to return to exhibit in the grounds of the world-famous Blenheim Palace in summer 2020. Blenheim Palace is the home of the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. This masterpiece of 18th-century Baroque architecture boasts over 300 years of history and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by more than 2000 acres of ‘Capability' Brown landscaped Parkland and Formal Gardens. Blenheim Palace is a garden photographer's dream and the exhibition is a shared celebration of this beauty.... Read more
Cannon Hall Museum Park & Gardens

Exhibition

Cannon Hall Museum Park & Gardens

August 28, 2020 to October 22, 2020

Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens

Opens in 9 months

Location

Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens
Bark House Lane, Cawthorne
Barnsley
S75 4AT
United Kingdom

About

The IGPOTY tour continues on to historic Cannon Hall in Barnsley. This fine 17th century hall is surrounded by 70 acres of green parkland. From 1757 some of the best surveyors, landscapists and gardeners were hired to create a spectacular setting for the Hall, much of which remains today. In 2020 Cannon Hall will play host to the 13th annual IGPOTY exhibition content displayed on an all weather outdoor structure. In addition to this a dedicated photographic award 'Beautiful Barnsley' is being launched on August 16th 2019, for more details: Beautiful Barnsley Competition... Read more
Blarney Castle & Gardens

Exhibition

Blarney Castle & Gardens

July 29, 2020 to October 27, 2020

Blarney Castle

Opens in 8 months

Location

Blarney Castle
Blarney
Cork
Ireland

About

International Garden Photographer of the Year returns to Blarney Castle in County Cork, Ireland for the first time. Blarney is a very special location, regarded as a world landmark and one of Ireland's greatest treasures. New for 2020 is The Blarney Castle & Gardens Photography Award - first, second and third places will be displayed alongside a selection of IGPOTY competition 13 winners. Please click here to enter: The Blarney Castle & Gardens Photography Award.... Read more

Key information

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Competition 11 = Entries from 2017 | Competition 12 = Entries from 2018 | Competition 13 = Entries from 2019

These dates are a guide only and may be subject to change, please check with the venue before making special travel arrangements.

Due to space and other limitations, it is not possible to show all winning photographs at all venues. Contact the venue for detailed information on access, admission and opening times.

Booking information

Bookings for next year and beyond are now being taken. If you are interested in hiring the exhibition please contact: press@igpoty.com

The International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition will be travelling to other venues. If you have not already done so, make sure you register on this site to be sure to receive updated information first. Register now.