The British Orchid Council

Promoting orchid cultivation and conservation.

About Us

The British Orchid Council (BOC), was founded in 1971 to bring orchid societies together and to promote orchid cultivation and conservation.

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Executive Committee

The Officers collectively make up the Executive Committee, responsible for the management and control of the British Orchid Council.

Our Executive

BOC Photographic Competition 2025

Are you taking photographs now and saving them ready for the 2026 competition?

Click Here for the 2025 results and a selection of the best images

Upcoming Events

See our Events Page for orchid events year round. For details on monthly orchid society meetings, visit your local society’s website or click here to find uour nearest one. Garden writer Pumpkin Beth also lists orchid shows, talks and events on her website.

Latest News & Past Events

Harrogate SocietyAnnual Show, RHS Harlow Carr Garden

by | 9 August, 2026 | Past Events, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

A popular annual show that is well attend by the public, orchid societies and, trade from around the country. An enjoyable weekend for any orchid enthusiast or  beginner; watch out for it in our Events Calendar for 2027Images from the Show - Displays In the galleries...
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The International Orchid Show at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2026

by | 6 July, 2026 | Past Events | 0 Comments

Bournemouth Orchid Society: Winners of the Best Orchid Display 2026

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A Little About Us

 Our aim is to promote the UK orchid hobby so that people  can continue to enjoy and grow orchids now, and in the future. We publicise  our members and their events on this website. Societies have shows around the UK and support British trade. We organise a training programme for British Orchid Council show judges. Our aim is to support orchid conservation initiatives for the UK’s and World orchids.

So, who are our members? They include  British Orchid Societies, National Botanic Gardens at Kew, Glasgow, Chester Zoo, The Eric Young Orchid Foundation in Jersey, The Mathers Orchid Foundation and the RHS.

On this website you will be able to find out what is going on in the orchid world – perhaps we can encourage you to visit shows, enjoy the orchids and get in touch with your local society!