{"id":17993,"date":"2023-01-02T10:00:05","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T09:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/?p=2205"},"modified":"2023-01-03T12:36:40","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T11:36:40","slug":"the-best-plant-fairs-to-visit-2023","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/gardensillustrated\/rss_feed\/the-best-plant-fairs-to-visit-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"The best plant fairs to visit 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Daisy Bowie-Sell\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 02 January 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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If you\u2019re looking to spruce up your garden with some new shrubs<\/a>, trees<\/a> and hardy perennials<\/a>, visiting a plant fair to find some hidden gems is a great idea. Here is our of selection of the best plant fairs where you can browse colourful stalls, get expert advice and admire beautiful displays.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss our list of the best gardening events and things to do this year.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Plant fairs to visit in 2023<\/h2>\n
Snowdrop Fair and Plant Fairs at East Ruston Old Vicarage, Norfolk<\/h3>\n
In February, visitors will be able to shop from specialist snowdrop growers and later in the year there will be further plant fairs.<\/p>\n
5 February 2023, 10am-2pm for the snowdrop fair. General plant fairs will take place on 10 June and 9 September 10am-4.30pm. East Ruston Old Vicarage, East Ruston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9HN. Call 01692 650 432 or visit eastrustonoldvicarage.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Snowdrop and Early Spring Plant Fair at Hole Park, Kent<\/h3>\n
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Shop for snowdrops and early spring plants.<\/p>\n
Dates and tickets TBC. Hole Park, Benenden Road, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4JA. holepark.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
The Generous Gardener Specialist Plant Sales, Gloucestershire<\/h3>\n
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In a beautiful garden you can see an extensive range of unusual plants from leading nurseries, such as Chase Plants, Hardy\u2019s Cottage Garden Plants, and Cotswold Garden Flowers.<\/p>\n
Next year The Generous Gardener will be moving its plant sales to Charlton Farm, the home of Sarah Rivett-Carnac, near Malmesbury.<\/p>\n
10 March, 19 May, 8 September 2022, 10am-2pm. Charlton Farm, Pink Lane, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9DS. Contact mel@thegenerousgardener.co.uk<\/a> or call 01285 850 256. thegenerousgardener.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Rare Plant Fair at The Bishop\u2019s Palace, Wells<\/h3>\n
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This Somerset venue is holding a spring and autumn Rare Plant Fair<\/a> with the help of a selection of nurseries from across the South West. The event is run in association with Rare Plant Fairs, managed by Ian and Teresa Moss.<\/p>\n
Tickets can be bought at the gate \u2013 no need to pre-book. \u00a38 per adult. Palace pass holders have free entry.<\/p>\n
19 March and 10am-4pm and 10 September 2022, 10am-4.30pm. The Bishops Palace, Wells, Somerset BA5 2PD. Tel 01749 988111. bishopspalace.org.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Plant Hunters Fair at Ness Botanic Gardens, Cheshire<\/h3>\n
Shop from lots of specialist nurseries at one of the many Plant Hunters Fairs in 2023.<\/p>\n
Tickets are \u00a31.<\/p>\n
2 April and 3 September 2023, 10am-4pm. Ness Botanic Gardens, Ness, Neston, South Wirral, CH64 4AY. planthuntersfairs.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Spring Fling Plant Fair at Great Comp Garden, Kent<\/h3>\n
An annual spring fair featuring award-winning gardens and nurseries selling plants.<\/p>\n
16 April 2023, 10am-5pm. Great Comp Garden, Comp Lane, Platt, nr. Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8QS. greatcompgarden.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Rare Plant Fair at Admington Hall, Warwickshire<\/h3>\n
Admington Hall<\/a> is a 5-acre garden of rooms surrounding a country house in Warwickshire. They will be hosting a plant fair in association with Rare Plant Fairs.<\/p>\n
Tickets can be bought at the gate \u2013 no need to pre-book. \u00a37 per adult.<\/p>\n
29 April, 11am-4pm. Admington Hall, Admington, Shipston on Stour CV36 4JN. rareplantfair.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Rare Plant Fair at Llanover House, Nr Abergavenny<\/h3>\n
Specialist plant fair in a historic listed garden and arboretum.<\/p>\n
17 September 2023, 11am to 4pm. \u00a37. Llanover House, Abergavenny Monmouthshire. Tel 0845 468 1368. rareplantfair.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Helmingham Hall Plant Fairs, Suffolk<\/h3>\n
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Highlights of this year\u2019s plant fair at Helminghall Hall include free plants distributed throughout the day, specialist nurseries and National Plant Collections and live music and children\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n
Dates and tickets for 2023 TBC. Helmingham Hall Gardens, Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6EF. Tel 01473 890799, helmingham.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Holkham Hall Plant Market, Norfolk<\/h3>\n
The 18th century walled garden at Holkham Hall is a beautiful spot for a plant fair. There will be a host of regional nurseries displaying plants and other gardening essentials as well as a selection of stalls.<\/p>\n
Dates and tickets TBC. Holkham Estate, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1AB, holkham.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Great Dixter Autumn Plant Fair<\/h3>\n
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The famous Great Dixter Autumn Plant Fair is a highlight of the gardening calendar, with seasonal plants to admire and buy from specialist nurseries from the UK and Europe.<\/p>\n
Dates and tickets TBC. Great Dixter, Northiam, Rye TN31 6PH. greatdixter.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
To find more plant fairs near you, try visiting rareplantfair.co.uk<\/a>, plant-fairs.co.uk<\/a>, plantfairs.co.uk<\/a>, hardy-plant.org.uk<\/a>, plantheritage.org.uk<\/a> and planthuntersfairs.co.uk.<\/a><\/p>\n
You can also take a look at our list of other gardening events and shows<\/a> happening throughout the year.<\/p>\n
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