BBC Gardeners World Spring Fair at Beaulieu
Schedule
Sat May 02 2026 at 07:15 am to 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
61 Clarence Street, GL50 3LB Cheltenham, United Kingdom | Cheltenham, EN
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The BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair at Beaulieu, in the New ForestWhat better way to inspire your gardening year ahead than by joining us in May for the return of this much-loved show. Set in the beautiful grounds of Beaulieu, this Spring Fair includes Beautiful Borders and The Hillier Experience packed with planting ideas, and stunning floral displays from top nurseries.
Look forward to a great day out filled with fantastic shopping and plant nurseries, live entertainment and your favourite Gardeners’ World presenters. You’ll find top gardening tips and advice from the experts as well as gardening inspiration from the Show Gardens and Beautiful Borders that you can take home to your own garden space.
From stocking up on gardening kit and plants to learning about mushroom pickling and exploring the beautiful gardens, take a look below at everything you can do on the day.
Gardening advice will be in abundance at the drop-in main Stage, hosted by the editors of BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine. With daily talks from the Magazine editors and David Hurrion, with special guest Frances Tophill, the stage offers practical tips, topical advice, and the ultimate growing guide to get the best out of your garden this spring.
A visit to Beaulieu is an award-winning day out with something for everyone.
Tickets to the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair gives full access to the stunning Beaulieu grounds and gardens, National Motor Museum, Palace House, Little Beaulieu adventure playground and more.
There will be one cash machine at the Fair. Some producers don’t accept cards, so be sure to bring enough cash with you!
Beaulieu Grounds & Gardens:
Palace House:
Get a fascinating look into the Montagu family home. In an idyllic New Forest setting, overlooking the picturesque Beaulieu River millpond, Palace House was remodeled and extended during the 1800s and is now a fine example of a Victorian country house. Inside, its ecclesiastical heritage sets the grand gothic tone for a home bristling with character and adorned with family treasures, portraits, and memorabilia.
Grounds and Gardens:
Lose yourself in Beaulieu’s serene grounds and gardens, From the Mill Pond walk, the Victorian Flower and Kitchen Gardens to the Wilderness Garden and Alice’s Topiary Wonderland, their beautiful natural spaces have their own historical treasures waiting to be discovered.
Victorian Walled Kitchen Gardens:
A gardening highlight, explore these traditional gardens during your day at the Fair.
Beaulieu Abbey Grounds:
Walk in the footsteps of medieval monks who lived here over 800 years ago, as you explore the conserved ruins of this once vast medieval abbey.
Woodland Walk and The Millpond:
Step off the central pathway to enjoy views across the tidal Beaulieu River from this meandering route. You’ll pass ancient oak trees and thick reed beds, both home to a variety of New Forest bird life.
Little Beaulieu adventure playground:
Little Beaulieu is the perfect place for children to let their imagination run wild. Brand new in 2020, this wooden replica of Palace House is the perfect place for kids to burn off some steam. Highlights include secret passageways, epic climbing walls and an exhilarating zip wire.
The monorail:
Enjoy bird’s-eye-views of the Beaulieu grounds with unlimited rides on the ‘Skytrain’.
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