Garden Shows and Events

Below is a list of forthcoming Garden Shows and Events in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

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All dates and times are to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of compiling this page. Always check with organisers before attending.

Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st June 2009 at 10.00 a.m.	Blooming Marvellous Spring Gardening Show Plymouth Hoe. Tel: David Williams on 01752 551555. Parking: Public Car Parking. Admission: Free. The event will cover a broad interest base with exhibitors coming from a variety of suppliers, whilst a full programme of demonstrations, master classes and talks will focus on specific topics that include, bee keeping, re-cycling, composting, healthy eating, environment and lots more. Flower & vegatable displays and competitons, healthy lifestyle, displays, competition, master classes, advice centre, societies, trade areas, environment, education, demonstrations, local produce.
Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st June 2009 at 10.00 a.m.	West Woodhay House Garden Show near Newbury. Berkshire Tel: Nigel Dyson on 07802 282193. Parking: Yes. Admission: £7.00 - Groups £5.00 - Children (Under 15) Free. Major charity garden show in the gardens of West Woodhay House, near Newbury. Show gardens, schools competition, art show and antiques roadshow. Over 100 trade stands. Hot & cold food throughout the weekend. There will also be brass bands and a silent auction. A gala evening will take place on the friday evening. NAFAS Floral Art Show will also take place. For further details of event, visit www.westwoodhaygardenshow.co.uk
Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th July 2009 at 10.00 a.m.	Stradsett Hall Garden Show Downham Market. Norfolk Tel: Nigel Dyson on 07802 282193. Parking: Yes. Admission: £7.00 - Groups of 20 or more £5.00 - Children (Under 16) Free. Major charity garden show in the Stradsett Hall Gardens, Downham Market, Norfolk. Show Gardens, Schools competition, art show and antiques roadshow. Over 100 trade stands. Hot & cold food throughout the weekend. There will also be brass bands and a silent auction. A gala evening will take place on the friday evening.
Sunday 5th July 2009 at 10.00 a.m.	Jodrell Bank Summer Plant Fair Jodrell Bank Science Centre Chelford. Macclesfield Cheshire Tel: 01565 777396. Parking: Free. Admission: £2.00 Children Free. Held beneath the famous Lovell telescope, Flower Power Fairs returns to Cheshire with a wonderful collection of specialist plants and an Art Show.
Sunday 12th July 2009 at 11.00 a.m.	Plant Hunters' Fair Bramall Hall Bramhall Stockport. Cheshire Tel: 01270 811443. Parking: Yes. Admission: Entry to Fair £1.00. Specialist nurseries including National Collection Holders and RHS Medallists. Entry to historic hall (extra) Programme of garden talks. Refreshments available. For further details of event, visit Plant Hunters' Fairs
Sunday 12th July & Sunday 19th 2009 at 11.00 a.m.	The Garden Gadabout 2009 Brighton & Hove and around Sussex. Tel: 01273 645 691. Parking: Variable. Admission: £1.00 per garden or £6.00 (1 day) and £10.00 (2 day) advance tickets. 72 gardens in Brighton and Sussex throw open their doors to the public to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon, a local charity. Carol Klein from Gardener's World is this year's Patron; the event is one of Brighton's biggest outdoor events this summer. For further details of event, visit The Garden Gadabout 2009
Friday 14th - Saturday 15th August 2009 at 10.00 a.m.	Shrewsbury Flower Show Shrewsbury. Shropshire Tel: 01743 234050. Parking: Follow AA road signs for parking. Admission: TBA. The worlds longest running horticultural show. huge floral marquees, show gardens, non-stop arena entertainment, top military bands, firework finale, trade & craft stands, food hall. children 16 and under admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult.
Sunday 16th August 2009 at 11.00 a.m.	Plant Fair Lodge Lane Nursery Dutton. Cheshire Tel: 01704 824688. Parking: Free. Admission: Free to Plant Fair. Normal admission price for the garden. The nursery is owned by Sue Beesley, who won 'B.B.C. Gardender of the Year 2006'. She was also runner up in the Gardener of the decade 2008. Specialist nurseries to attend the fair selling a wide range of unusual and interesting plants.
Sunday 16th August 2009 at 10.00 a.m.	Heaton Park Summer Plant & Cacti Fair Heaton Park Greater Manchester. Tel: 01565 777396. Parking: Normal parking charges apply. Admission: £2.00 includes entry to gardens. Held beside the old Walled Garden, the fair brings together a wonderful selection of plants and specialist plant nurseries.
Sunday 23rd August 2009 at 10.00 a.m.	Newburgh Priory Summer Plant Fair Coxwold Thirsk. North Yorkshire Tel: 01565 777396. Parking: Normal parking charges apply. Admission: £2.50 includes free entry to the gardens and grounds. Nearly 1000 visitors flocked to the Early Spring Plant Fair here and again we have an exciting selection of plants and specialist nurseries in attendance. Admission also gives you access to over 40 acres of gardens and grounds. A brilliant day out.
Sunday 30th - Monday 31st August 2009 at 10.00 a.m.	Plant Hunters' Fair The Dorothy Clive Garden On the A51 road, midway between Nantwich and Stone, 2½ miles from the village of Woore. Staffordshire. Tel: 01270 811443. Parking: Free Parking. Admission: Half Price Entry to Garden and Fair £2.50. Specialist nurseries including National Collection Holders and RHS Medallists. Free programme of garden talks. Beautiful 12 acre garden. Refreshments available. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome. For further details of event, visit Plant Hunters' Fairs
Monday 31st August 2009 at 10.00 a.m.	Ripley Castle Summer Plant Fair Ripley Harrogate. North Yorkshire Tel: 01270 811443. Parking: Free Parking. Admission: £2.00 includes entry to gardens. Flower Power Fairs is delighted to add Ripley Castle into their series of specialist fairs. There will be many wonderful plants for sale from specialist nurseries from all over the North. Entry is just £2.00 and includes free entry to the wonderful Castle gardens.
Saturday 12th September 2009 from 2.00 p.m.	Newton-Le-Willows Flower & Vegetable Show St Aelred's Technology College Birley Street Newton-Le-Willows St Helens. Merseyside Contact Show Secretary: Ursula Harrison on Tel 01942 70817. Parking: Free Parking within school grounds. Admission: Free. Competitive classes for flowers, pot plants, vegetables, fruit, art, photography, baking, jam, chutney, flower arranging and also classes for children to enter. There will also be stalls selling plants, spring bulbs, secondhand books, a tombola and a raffle. The Show will end with an auction of the produce. For more details about the Show or any other events organised by the Newton-Le-Willows Gardeners' Association, see our website at Newton-Le-Willows Gardeners' Association
Sunday 27th September 2009 at 10.00 a.m.	Duncombe Park Autumn Plant Fair Duncombe Park Helmsley. North Yorkshire Tel: 01565 777396. Parking: Free. Admission: Adults £2.00 - Children Free. The last show of the season and the opportunity to buy plants to bring colour to your autumn and winter garden. Also spring bulbs and other tempting treats. Held beside the Visitor Centre with wonderful views across the park.
Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th April 2010 at 10.00 a.m.	Cornwall Spring Flower Show Boconnoc Estate Lostwithiel. Cornwall Tel: 01209 714488. Parking: Free. Admission: See website for group and individual prices. Cornwall's premier horticultural event. garden displays, competitive classes, trade stands, floral art & photography, botanical art Exhibition Gardener’s Question Time, talks & demonstrations.

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