Calling all plant lovers - the BBC's annual event, the Gardeners' World Spring Fair, is set to return to Hampshire next weekend. 

Visitors can expect a feast of plants and flowers, garden inspiration, expert advice and shopping, all set on the stunning grounds of Beaulieu. 

The fair tickets will also include entry to Palace House and the National Motor Museum.

The event will take place from Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1. 

Daily Echo:

Bringing the magazine pages to life, the editors of BBC Gardeners' World Magazine will take the stage along with BBC Radio 2 presenters Adam Frost, Joe Swift, and Frances Tophill, giving away seasonal tips to help visitors get the most out of their spring gardens, wildlife, sustainability, and planting choices.

The fair will run from 9.30am until 5pm and visitors will be able to glean a wealth of ideas from the garden features. 


READ MORE: Southampton bar wins 'Pub of the Year'


Plant experts will be on hand to offer one-to-one advice, and plant lovers will have the chance to shop for a wide range of plants from up to 30 nurseries and specialist growers.

Popular nurseries return to the show, including Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants and New Forest Hostas, along with a range of new exhibitors such as Hampshire Carnivorous Plants, Pheasant Acre Plants, and lily specialist H.W. Hyde. People can also buy a range of gardening kits, tools, and accessories. Daily Echo:

The BBC will also bring their "Good Food Market," which will feature artisan food, drinks, and street food stalls.

At the event, three alfresco bars sit alongside the bandstand, where visitors can enjoy the dulcet tones of The Estrellas and jazz singer Chris Weeks, with BBC TV presenter Chris Bavin as compere. 

Moreover, London's dry gin brand, Gordon's, will be sampling their latest Tropical Passionfruit Gin amidst the lively music

A set of workshops suitable for children, such as flower-making, will also be run by the local National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS).

For tickets and further information, click here

A message from the Editor

Thank you for reading this article - we appreciate your support in reading the Daily Echo.

Subscribing to the Echo means you have unrestricted access to the latest news, features and Saints coverage - all with an advertising-light website.

You will also have full access to Saintsplus, your new home for Southampton FC tactical analysis, features and much, much more.

Don't take my word for it - subscribe here to see for yourself.

Follow the latest breaking news in the Southampton area by joining our Facebook group - Southampton News - Breaking News and Incidents

Follow the latest court and crime news on our dedicated Facebook group - Hampshire Court and Crime News