Charity Specialist Plant Fairs 2013 have been organised for over 16 years and provide an excellent opportunity for the public to buy direct from the growers throughout the South West. The plants for sale give quality, variety and excellent value to our customers. Most of the sales take place in large historical homes - many of which also have superb gardens. There are also some craft and garden related stands. Admission varies but is always for a charity. If you would like to join our mailing list for future notification please complete the Contact Form.
Garden Breaks are arranged by Franchesca Dening through the European Garden Breaks Club. Each year two or more reasonably priced short breaks to visit interesting gardens are organised. The breaks are normally two to three days and a wide variety of gardens have been visited over the years in France and Belgium. For more details click on the Garden Breaks page and to join our mailing list complete the Contact Form.
The Specialist Plant Fairs for 2013 are as below.
Garden Breaks are arranged by Franchesca Dening through the European Garden Breaks Club. Each year two or more reasonably priced short breaks to visit interesting gardens are organised. The breaks are normally two to three days and a wide variety of gardens have been visited over the years in France and Belgium. For more details click on the Garden Breaks page and to join our mailing list complete the Contact Form.
The Specialist Plant Fairs for 2013 are as below.
Sunday 17th March (10am-4pm)
Digby Hall, Sherborne, Dorset
Spring favourites as well as a massive choice of herbaceous perennials are on offer. Now in its 11th year there are over 12 stands exhibiting offering a wide range of plants, as well as gifts and cards and holiday breaks. Digby Hall is easy to find (just off the A30 turn into Newland) and this attractive and historical town has an excellent selection of small and individual shops as well as lots of coffee shops, restaurants and pubs. There is also a magnificent Abbey plus an Sherborne Old Castle and Sherborne Castle to see. There is parking next to the hall and refreshments will be available all day.
Admission: Free
Spring favourites as well as a massive choice of herbaceous perennials are on offer. Now in its 11th year there are over 12 stands exhibiting offering a wide range of plants, as well as gifts and cards and holiday breaks. Digby Hall is easy to find (just off the A30 turn into Newland) and this attractive and historical town has an excellent selection of small and individual shops as well as lots of coffee shops, restaurants and pubs. There is also a magnificent Abbey plus an Sherborne Old Castle and Sherborne Castle to see. There is parking next to the hall and refreshments will be available all day.
Admission: Free
Sunday 7th April (10am-4pm)
Breamore House, Nr Fordingbridge, Hants
Situated on the edge of the New Forest within 3 miles of Fordingbridge (off the A338 Salisbury to Bournemouth Road) and 12 miles from Salisbury, this sale includes over 14 specialist plant stands and is a 'must' for keen gardeners who are looking for late Spring and Summer colour. Apart from a wide range of plants there is garden gifts and equipment. The sale is held in the driveway leading to the magnificent house which is open to the public in the afternoon. There is also a Cafe and a Countryside Museum plus the house will be open for visits in the afternoon.
Admission: Free
Situated on the edge of the New Forest within 3 miles of Fordingbridge (off the A338 Salisbury to Bournemouth Road) and 12 miles from Salisbury, this sale includes over 14 specialist plant stands and is a 'must' for keen gardeners who are looking for late Spring and Summer colour. Apart from a wide range of plants there is garden gifts and equipment. The sale is held in the driveway leading to the magnificent house which is open to the public in the afternoon. There is also a Cafe and a Countryside Museum plus the house will be open for visits in the afternoon.
Admission: Free
Sunday 14th April (10am-4pm)
Mapperton House Nr Beaminster, Dorset
The Spring Sale is one of the largest and is situated in the grounds of Mapperton House which is a Jacobean Manor House near Beaminster. Mapperton has superb gardens (voted in the top 50 of the UK) which are included in the entry price of the sale. It also has a restaurant/cafe and gift shop. With over 35 specialist stands which includes gifts as well as a massive choice of plants, this popular sale gives a massive choice and is great for plant lovers in the area as well as those who want a 'Gardeners Day out' in fantastic surroundings.
Admission: £3 (Multiple Sclerosis Society)
The Spring Sale is one of the largest and is situated in the grounds of Mapperton House which is a Jacobean Manor House near Beaminster. Mapperton has superb gardens (voted in the top 50 of the UK) which are included in the entry price of the sale. It also has a restaurant/cafe and gift shop. With over 35 specialist stands which includes gifts as well as a massive choice of plants, this popular sale gives a massive choice and is great for plant lovers in the area as well as those who want a 'Gardeners Day out' in fantastic surroundings.
Admission: £3 (Multiple Sclerosis Society)
Sunday 28th April (10am-4pm)
Lulworth Castle, Nr Wareham, Dorset
Spring favourites as well as a massive choice of herbaceous perennials are on offer at this first sale of the year. This is the second year at this magnificent setting of Lulworth Castle at East Lulworth and with over 15 stands exhibiting there is a wide range of plants, as well as garden furniture, gifts and cards and holiday breaks. There is parking next to the sale and refreshments will be provided by the charity throughout the sale. The castle will also be open.
Admission: £2.50 in aid of Dorset Blind Association
Spring favourites as well as a massive choice of herbaceous perennials are on offer at this first sale of the year. This is the second year at this magnificent setting of Lulworth Castle at East Lulworth and with over 15 stands exhibiting there is a wide range of plants, as well as garden furniture, gifts and cards and holiday breaks. There is parking next to the sale and refreshments will be provided by the charity throughout the sale. The castle will also be open.
Admission: £2.50 in aid of Dorset Blind Association
Saturday 18th May (10am-4pm)
Yarlington House, Yarlington, Somerset
This pretty Manor House has an Italian sunken garden alongside a herbaceous, shaded and kitchen garden over 2 acres. This sale is well established and is now in its 9th year. With over 31 specialist nurseries and plant related stands including gifts and plant supports positioned in the courtyard and side garden this is naturally a very popular sale. Coffee, teas and light refreshments are available.
Admission: £2.50 in aid of St Luke's Church
This pretty Manor House has an Italian sunken garden alongside a herbaceous, shaded and kitchen garden over 2 acres. This sale is well established and is now in its 9th year. With over 31 specialist nurseries and plant related stands including gifts and plant supports positioned in the courtyard and side garden this is naturally a very popular sale. Coffee, teas and light refreshments are available.
Admission: £2.50 in aid of St Luke's Church
Saturday 1st June (10am-4pm)
Herringston House, Nr Dorchester, Dorset
Situated between Dorchester and Weymouth this is the fifth year of this sale. The house is not open to the public very often so as an added bonus visitors to the plant sale will be able to roam the garden and grounds. Over 15 specialist plant stands will be exhibiting giving a wide choice of good quality plants as well as gifts. Refreshments provided by the local charity committee will be available all day.
Admission: £2 in aid of Julie's House
Situated between Dorchester and Weymouth this is the fifth year of this sale. The house is not open to the public very often so as an added bonus visitors to the plant sale will be able to roam the garden and grounds. Over 15 specialist plant stands will be exhibiting giving a wide choice of good quality plants as well as gifts. Refreshments provided by the local charity committee will be available all day.
Admission: £2 in aid of Julie's House
Sunday 22nd September (10am-4pm)
Mapperton, Nr Beaminster, Dorset
This Autumn Show is our last sale for the season and has normally over 23 specialist nurseries exhibiting along with a selection of craft, garden gifts and food stands. It is a good time to see the autumn colours in this superb garden, fill in those gaps in your garden and start buying Christmas gifts, especially for keen gardeners. Refreshments in the excellent cafe will be available all day.
Admission: £3 in aid of Somerset & Dorset Air Ambulance
This Autumn Show is our last sale for the season and has normally over 23 specialist nurseries exhibiting along with a selection of craft, garden gifts and food stands. It is a good time to see the autumn colours in this superb garden, fill in those gaps in your garden and start buying Christmas gifts, especially for keen gardeners. Refreshments in the excellent cafe will be available all day.
Admission: £3 in aid of Somerset & Dorset Air Ambulance
