Spring Fair 2025 of BBC Gardeners' World
Get ready for a floral extravaganza as the BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair returns to Beaulieu, Hampshire, from May 2-4, 2025. This year's event promises a host of exciting activities, educational sessions, and stunning displays that will captivate both seasoned gardeners and green-fingered beginners alike.
Award-winning designer Pip Probert will showcase her innovative ideas for a pollinator patch, mini pond, and compost heap as part of the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine's 'Make a Meter Matter' campaign. Visitors can also look forward to the return of the College Gardens competition, featuring budget-friendly designs by students from Capel Manor, Kingston Maurward, Merrist Wood, and Plumpton College.
Featured Presenters and Gardeners
The lineup for the fair includes well-known Gardeners' World presenters such as Adam Frost (appearing on Friday), Arit Anderson (Saturday), and Carol Klein (Saturday and Sunday). These garden experts will offer talks, demonstrations, and opportunities for visitors to engage with their expert advice and inspiration.
Other featured speakers at the event include August Bernstein, Jason Williams, and Kelly-Jane Leach, who will be part of the discussions at the drop-in, In Conversation Stage, sponsored by egg, Cracking Energy. Charles Carr, Head of Wholesale Nurseries at Hillier, will share his expert plant advice at the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Stage and Club Lounge. Sage sponsor Regent Seven Seas Cruises hosts "Plants of the World talks" with David Hurrion.
Activities and Attractions
The Hillier Experience returns with an all-new woodland garden feature, shop, and gardening advice 121. Head to the bandstand for foot-tapping live entertainment during the fair. For those with a taste for the finer things in life, the Good Food Market offers a mix of artisan food and drink producers, handpicked for their regional and seasonal prowess.
Visitors can also explore Beaulieu's attractions and gardens, including Palace House and the Little Beaulieu adventure playground, all included in the ticket price. A garden-shopping emporium awaits with exhibitors offering power tools, gardening kit, furniture, accessories, and a range of plants for sale.
Exclusive Access for Subscribers
Subscribers can access the Subscriber Club Lounge by using their subscriber number when booking tickets, and can bring up to three friends. The lounge offers exclusive access to extra talks during the visit.
With so much to see and do, the BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair 2025 is set to be an unmissable event for anyone with a passion for gardening. Non-subscribers can book in advance to save on ticket prices, as prices increase on the day of the fair. For more detailed or updated information, checking the official BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair website or their social media closer to the event date is advisable.
- Engage in informative talks and demonstrations with gardening experts like Pip Probert, Adam Frost, Arit Anderson, Carol Klein, August Bernstein, Jason Williams, Kelly-Jane Leach, and Charles Carr in various stages and Lounges.
- To enhance the overall home-and-garden lifestyle experience, visitors can explore the exhibitors offering a wide range of gardening tools, accessories, and plants at the garden-shopping emporium, as well as indulge in regional and seasonal food at the Good Food Market, all while gaining exclusive access to extra talks by Subscribers.
