Britain's What's On Event Guide
BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair
The BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair, in association with English Heritage, takes place at Audley End House and Gardens from 30 August – 1 September. Highlights include a collection of inspiring new Showcase Gardens, Beautiful Borders, plant displays and the Association of Professional Landscapers’ Skills Competition gardens. The BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Stage hosted by the magazine’s editors features seasonal gardening chat with Gardeners’ World TV presenters Adam Frost (Friday), Joe Swift (Saturday) and, new to the Fair, Rachel de Thame (Sunday). At the new Get Growing Stage, TV chef Marcus Bean (also new to the event) will be hosting a daily programme of sessions with expert produce growers. There are Plant Expert garden tours, hands-on autumn bouquet, mushroom growing, seed sowing and new bug hotel workshops, and historical performances to enjoy. There’s plant and garden shopping galore featuring many exhibitors that are new to the Fair, and plenty of great food and drink to enjoy and take home at the Good Food Market. Tickets include access to Audley End House, gardens and grounds. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the grounds.
10am-5pm daily
Advance adult prices start from £16.50 (concessions £15.50), or £13.50 for English Heritage adult members (£12 concessions).
Advance adult prices start from £16.50 (concessions £15.50), or £13.50 for English Heritage adult members (£12 concessions).
Audley End House and Gardens, Audley End Road, Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4JF
Fri 30 Aug to Sun 1 September
Website:
www.bbcgardenersworldfair.com