Introduction
Spetchley Park Gardens near Worcester covers approximately 30 acres, and contains one of the best collections of plants in the country. It has the distinction of being one of the first three gardens opened under the National Garden Scheme in 1924, and is considered to be one of the finest examples of late Victorian design.
This will be our 11th Plant Fair at Spetchley Park Gardens, and once again we are pleased to have the support of the RHS. We have booked a 200 seat marquee and will be hosting a series of lectures and demonstrations throughout the day.
Spetchley Park and Gardens
Royal Horticultural Society
Admission charges
Entrance to the Plant Fair and Spetchley Gardens is £4.00, payable on the day. This does not include the Chris Beardshaw Lecture - please see below for details of how to attend this lecture.
RHS regional lecture by Chris Beardshaw
Chris Beardshaw - leading horticulturalist and broadcaster has been invited by the RHS to give the main talk at 3pm.
His talk will be entitled 'Get To Know Your Plants Better'
Tickets for The Chris Beardshaw Lecture (including entrance to the fair and gardens) must be booked in advance.
To avoid disappointment book early on:
RHS Ticket Hotline 08456-121253 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
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RHS Members |
£11.00 |
Other speakers will be:
Derry Watkins from Special Plants
Elaine Horton from Tinpenny Plants, demonstrating techniques of herbaceous propagation.
Chris Saunders, plantsman, former production manager at Bridgemere Nurseries and now on the RHS plant selection committee, talking about the plant selection trials at Wisley.
RHS Marquee
In addition to the talks, there will also be a RHS marquee, where you can join us for a chance to pick up gardening tips and secrets from the experts, and receive free plant and gardening advice. Watch live demonstrations by Pershore College including planting hanging baskets and don't forget to bring along plant samples for identification or questions to test the RHS horticultural advisors.
Nurseries Attending This Event
More than 30 specialist nurseries from England and Wales will be attending the event and many thousands of garden plants will be on sale including rare and new varieties seldom offered by Garden Centres. These will include a wide range of Japanese Maples, Trilliums, Arisaemas, Ornamental Grasses, Waterplants, Ferns, Tender Perennials etc.
For a full list of the nurseries attending, please click here
There will also be a range of garden crafts including wrought iron and stone work.
For those wishing to learn some of the history behind the gardens, guided tours will take place throughout the day.
Refreshments will be available all day including a traditional pig roast as well as organic vegetarian food. The tea rooms will also be open for light snacks, teas and cakes or you are welcome to enjoy a family picnic in the picturesque Deer Park adjoining the gardens and car park.
Plant Search
As in previous years we will be offering a plant search facility for those visitors looking for a particular plant. Please click here for further details.
Directions To Spetchley Park Gardens
Spetchley Gardens is situated on the A44 about 2 miles from Junction 7 of the M5. Click here for a GoogleMap of the location.
If you are using satellite navigation, please use the postcode WR5 1RS, to locate Spetchley Park Gardens.
For more information;
01531 - 650480
Spetchley2008@plantfair.co.uk