May issue 2026 with 2-for-1 Gardens card and guide

Enjoy 2-for-1 entry to over 360 beautiful gardens across the UK and Ireland until March 2027.

With savings of up to £38.50 on a single visit, our reusable card offers you the chance to save on unforgettable days out all year round. Gardens include Sissinghurst Castle, Stourhead, Hever Castle, The Alnwick Garden, and many more. Find out how to purchase a digital 2 for 1 Gardens card here, directly from the 2 for 1 Gardens app which is available on iOS and Android devices or order your copy online here.

About this year's 2-for-1 Gardens scheme

This year we’ve packed over 360 gardens into this year's 2-for-1 Gardens to visit scheme. Benefits of the scheme include:

• Allows two adults to explore hundreds of gardens for the price of one, with unlimited visits until 24 March 2027
• Visiting on your own? 168 gardens offer a single visitor discount
• You can purchase a digital 2 for 1 Gardens card directly through the app for just £9.99, available on iOS and Android devices.

NEW: our convenient 2-for-1 Gardens app

• Scan the QR code to the right to download the 2 for 1 Gardens app!
• Free to download, featuring easy-to-use listings, garden details, and map links
• NEW to this year, you can purchase a digital 2 for 1 Gardens card directly through the app for just £9.99, click here to find out more
• Get the app to have access to a handy digital 2-for-1 Gardens card, activated with a unique code, available only available with the 2-for-1 Gardens guide included when you buy the May issue of BBC Gardeners’ World magazine.

How do I activate my 2-for-1 Gardens card?

1. Open your 2-for-1 Gardens app and click on the digital card icon the bottom right of the screen
2. Click on the pink 'Register my activation code' button
3. Enter your unique activation code (located on the coverflap of your 2-for-1 Gardens guide cover) and click the 'Activate button'
4. Now you've activated your digital card you can add it to your Apple or Google wallet
5. Keep your unique activation code safe and don't share it with anyone else

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Frequently asked questions

• My card isn't in my magazine - Your 2-for-1 Gardens card can be found on the inside flap of your 2-for-1 Gardens guide. If your May value pack did not contain a 2-for-1 Gardens guide, please contact our customer service team.
• I've lost or damaged my card - Unfortunately we're unable to replace lost or damaged 2-for-1 Gardens cards, however you can purchase a replacement online
• I'm an overseas magazine subscriber, can I have a 2-for-1 Gardens card and guide for my UK visit? Please complete a request form on buysubscriptions.com/GW and you will be mailed a 2-for-1 Gardens card and guide at no extra cost
• How do I use my 2-for-1 card? Instructions can be found on pages 6-7 of your guide or you can find instructions on our About 2-for-1 Gardens page
• Should I pre-book my visit? Please check individual garden listings either online or in the guide before visiting. Where booking is essential or recommended, this will be noted in the garden listing
• Can I share my card with another garden visitor? No, this will invalidate your booking. For full terms and conditions, please see the back of your 2-for-1 Gardens card
• For any other 2-for-1 Gardens queries please contact the team here