Eden Project’s Chelsea garden receives top honours celebrating Morecambe

Visitors to this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show got a glimpse of what is coming to Lancashire at the Eden Project Morecambe.

The Eden Project Bring Me Sunshine Garden received a Silver-Gilt medal and the ‘RHS Environmental Innovation Award’ at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026.

Its immersive coastal planting, towering trees and theatrical shell-shaped structure caught the attention of celebrities, VIP guests and members of the Royal Family.

Designed by Harry Holding and Alex Michaelis and co-created with young adults from Morecambe, the garden combines immersive coastal planting with pioneering sustainable materials including mussel shell boundary panels and terraces crafted using cockle shell by-products.

At its heart sits a solar-powered outdoor classroom designed to inspire pathways into green careers, horticulture, food growing and creative skills development.

Harry Holding said: “This garden has always been about people, possibility and hope.

“People have connected with the story of Morecambe and the optimism behind the project.”

Andy Jasper, chief executive of Eden Project, said: “We are absolutely thrilled with the awards and incredibly proud of what the team has achieved.

“More importantly, people have completely embraced the story behind the garden - the creativity, resilience and potential of Morecambe and its young people.

“Today has shown just how excited people are about Eden Project Morecambe and the future of this special town.”

Following the show, the garden will relocate permanently to Morecambe, where it will form part of a free public community garden and outdoor learning space ahead of Eden Project Morecambe opening in 2028.