Illustration of the Asthma + Lung UK Breathing Space Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show featuring calming woodland planting, flowing water, accessible pathways, and spaces for rest and wellbeing.

Breathe deeply at the Asthma + Lung UK Garden

Illustration of the Asthma + Lung UK Breathing Space Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show featuring calming woodland planting, flowing water, accessible pathways, and spaces for rest and wellbeing.
The Asthma + Lung UK “Breathing Space Garden” highlights the connection between nature, wellbeing, clean air, and respiratory health at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026.

Asthma + Lung UK’s “Breathing Space Garden” at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a beautiful reminder of how much our surroundings can affect our lungs, our wellbeing, and our ability to pause and breathe.

Designed by award-winning garden designer Angus Thompson, the garden is inspired by the Japanese idea of yohaku no bi — “the beauty of empty space”. It brings together calming woodland planting, flowing water, accessible design, and quiet areas for rest, reflection, yoga, and tai chi.

The planting has been chosen with lung health in mind, using low-allergen species, soft textures, resilient trees, and calming green spaces that offer a gentler environment for people with sensitive lungs.

For people living with aspergillosis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, and other lung conditions, this message is especially powerful. Clean air, reduced stress, accessible outdoor spaces, and thoughtful planting can all help people feel more comfortable and supported.

Importantly, the garden will continue to make a difference after Chelsea. It is due to be permanently relocated to the Breathing Space lung rehabilitation centre in Rotherham, where it will support people living with lung conditions for years to come.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show: 19–23 May 2026


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