Autumnal Horticultural Gathering by BBC Gardeners' World
Get ready, garden enthusiasts! The **BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair 2025** is set to return to English Heritage's Audley End House and Gardens, Essex, from **29 to 31 August 2025**. This year's event promises a wealth of exciting features, expert advice, family-friendly activities, and entertainment that will delight both seasoned gardeners and those just starting their green-fingered journey.
1. **Expert Advice and Talks on the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Stage** Visitors can gain valuable insights and gardening tips from the experts featured on the magazine stage, offering advice tailored for extending the gardening season.
2. **Workshops to Learn New Skills** Practical and informative workshops are planned, such as Oyster Mushroom growing sessions, allowing attendees to acquire new gardening skills and ideas.
3. **Showcase Gardens and Beautiful Borders** The fair will feature inspiring showcase gardens and beautifully designed borders, ideal for visitors seeking planting inspiration and ideas for small or tight gardening spaces.
4. **Plant Expert Tours of the Kitchen Gardens** Guided tours led by plant experts will explore the historical and productive kitchen gardens of Audley End, offering deep horticultural knowledge.
5. **Great Plant Shopping Opportunities** A variety of plants will be available to buy, creating a fantastic opportunity for gardeners to enhance their collections with expert advice on hand.
6. **APL Landscaping Competition** The landscaping competition, held in conjunction with the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) and WorldSkills UK, showcases innovative garden design and craftsmanship.
7. **Family-Friendly Activities** The Autumn Fair is designed as a great family day out, with activities geared towards creating lasting memories and engaging the younger generation with gardening.
8. **Access to Audley End House and Gardens** Attendees can explore the historic Audley End House and its magnificently maintained gardens, blending cultural heritage with natural beauty.
9. **Good Food Market and Street Food** A variety of food options will be available on-site, including a good food market and street food stalls, providing delicious refreshments to complement the garden experience.
10. **Live Bandstand Entertainment** Visitors can enjoy live music performances at the bandstand, creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the event.
Additional features include the **Plant Crèche** service for hands-free shopping and a **Subscriber Club Lounge** for magazine subscribers, enhancing the overall visitor experience.
For those seeking a more luxurious experience, the **VIP Extra Package** offers Prosecco, hot drinks, sweet treats, VIP parking, VIP Goody bag, and more. The Good Food Market will also offer a variety of artisan food and drink producers.
The BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair 2025 is shaping up to be an enriching event with a blend of expert gardening content, family fun, cultural exploration, and entertainment. To secure your tickets, visit [https://www.bbcgardenersworldlive.com/autumn-fair/](https://www.bbcgardenersworldlive.com/autumn-fair/) and save 15% off standard tickets with the code GWC or GWC1. Subscribers can enjoy a 20% discount and access to the Subscriber Club Lounge. Offers for ticket discounts are valid until 14 July 2025, excluding English Heritage Member tickets, 1:30pm tickets, added extras, or any other offer.
Stay tuned for more updates on the all-star lineup of gardening experts, including Adam Frost, Arit Anderson, Rachel de Thame, Frances Tophill, and David Hurrion, who will grace the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Stage. See you there!
- After exploring the historic Audley End House and its gardens, visitors can unwind at the Good Food Market and Street Food, offering a variety of delicious refreshments to enjoy.
- To upgrade their shopping experience, garden enthusiasts can take advantage of the Subscriber Club Lounge exclusively for magazine subscribers, providing access to artisan food and drink producers.
