There are just three weeks to go until Britain’s National Orchid Show (the British Orchid Congress) opens at Writhlington School. Watch this page to keep up to date with all the info between now and October 26th. Show opening: Friday 26th October 6-9.30pm Preview evening (this costs £12 including the buffet) tickets are available on […]

We have had requests for detailed congress timings and so here they are. Friday 26th October 6pm – 9pm Preview evening (plant sales, welcome address and chip buffet) (note that BBC TV cameras and Monty Don will be present all day Friday) Saturday 27th October Judges Breakfast 6-7am Judging 7-9am Show open to public 9am-5pm […]

We now have the full programme of lectures for the BOC including the main congress lecture programme, on Saturday and Sunday, and the Orchid Conservation International symposium on Saturday. BOC Lecture Programme Congress lectures are free to registrants and cost £1 each for day visitors, except for beginners talks marked * that are free entry […]

Day tickets Those who have not registered for the full weekend can purchase day tickets for the congress at the door (we are not selling tickets in advance as we have no limit on numbers) These are: Friday 26th October Preview evening (including buffet) – £12 Saturday 27th October Show £5 Sunday 28th October Show […]

We are really excited that the British Orchid Congress will include a Special Science and Conservation symposium on Saturday 27th October. The first ever symposium under the auspices of OCI includes lectures exploring a wide range of orchid research. Speakers include a number of early career scientists and the event is expected to generate some […]