Join us as BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair returns to the stunning grounds of Beaulieu from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th May 2025.
Kick off your gardening year in style by joining us for this much-loved show, filled with an abundance of gardening expertise, inspiration and shopping. Soak up seasonal advice with multiple drop-in stages, grow what you know with hands-on workshops and informative garden tours and explore the beautiful grounds of Beaulieu during your visit. Plus, with over 100 exhibitors and over 30 specialist nurseries, bring the ideas already taking root to life with plenty of plants and kit to take home.
THE HILLIER EXPERIENCE
Headline sponsor Hillier invites visitors to explore their woodland garden design, with all plants available for purchase at the Hillier Shop. The Hillier team will also offer expert advice at their plant stands.
MAGAZINE STAGE
Drop into the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Stage for practical tips from your favourite BBC Gardeners’ World presenters and editors. Returning to the stage is Adam Frost on Friday and Arit Anderson on Saturday, while Carol Klein makes her Spring Fair debut on both Saturday and Sunday!
garden inspiration
Beautiful Borders offers inspiring ideas for maximizing garden spaces, no matter how small, while the showstopping Showcase Gardens transport visitors to a variety of unique, serene outdoor spaces.
Shopping
Discover a wide range of plant nurseries and exhibitors of gardening kit and accessories. Plus, with the Good Food Market and street food! See the full exhibitor list here.
GOOD FOOD MARKET
The Good Food Market will offer a tasty mix of artisan food and drink producers, from biltong to brownies, with over 60 stalls.
In Conversation With stage
The Gardeners’ World presenters and other experts will talk candidly about their gardening lives, with host Adam Kirtland, on this NEW ‘In Conversation With’ stage.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
The bandstand will offer plenty of live entertainment! A line-up of acts will be announced soon, so stay tuned for more details.
Cloister Tours
Join a free informal tour of Beaulieu’s historic Abbey and walk in the footsteps of medieval monks from over 800 years ago! These exclusive Cloister Garden Tours will take place at 1, 2 and 3pm daily during the Spring Fair.
Falconry
Observe the timeless artistry of falconry as Lord Montagu’s falconer exercises his birds on the Lawns of Palace House. Falconry will take place at 1.30 & 3 pm daily on the Palace House lawns.
Palace House FlorAl Displays
Two floral designers from local business Jane Bidwell Flowers will be creating a floral arch centrepiece and various displays around Palace House using seasonal flowers and foliage from Beaulieu estate’s own gardens. They will be talking through the design process and will be happy to answer any questions from visitors – so please go ahead and ask!
tickets and prices
A ticket to BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair includes admission to the Beaulieu attraction including the National Motor Museum, Palace House, Little Beaulieu, Beaulieu Abbey and its wonderful grounds and gardens. Tickets must be booked in advance and we cannot guarantee tickets will be available on the day. For information on ticket prices click here.
Want to make your weekend extra special? Discover all of the great extras available at the Spring Fair, including exclusive tours, workshops, new Spring Table sessions and the VIP Extra Package.