BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair
- 30th Apr - 2nd May 2027
- 10am - 5pm
- Time: 9.30am - 5pm
- Includes admission to all the Beaulieu attractions - including The National Motor Museum!
- Children under 4 go free
Join us as BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair returns to the stunning grounds of Beaulieu on Friday 30th April, Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd May 2027
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.
Don't miss the Spring Fair.
Start the gardening season right at the Spring Fair.
Expert tips + Garden inspiration + Plants to buy + Great shopping + Showcase Gardens + Beautiful Borders + Plant Expert Tours + Spring Table + Hands-on workshops + BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Stage + full access to Beaulieu + much more.
2027 Features
THE HILLIER EXPERIENCE
Headline sponsor Hillier invites visitors to explore their inspiring garden design, with all plants available for purchase at the Hillier Shop. The Hillier team also offers expert advice at their plant stands.
MAGAZINE STAGE
The BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Stage is the place to go for practical tips from your favourite BBC Gardeners’ World presenters and editors. In 2027, we will be joined by Adam Frost on Friday, Ashley Edwards on Saturday and Frances Tophill on Sunday.
GROW YOUR KNOW-HOW
Gardeners’ World presenters and leading experts share candid insights and practical tips about their gardening lives on dedicated stages where you can drop-in, learn and get expert advice.
Garden inspiration
Beautiful Borders offers inspiring ideas for maximizing garden spaces, no matter how small, while the showstopping Showcase Gardens transports visitors to a variety of unique, serene outdoor spaces.
Shopping
Discover a wide range of plant nurseries and exhibitors of gardening kit and accessories as well as the Good Food Market and street food!
GOOD FOOD MARKET
The Good Food Market offers 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 speak candidly about their gardening lives, with host Adam Kirtland, on the ‘In Conversation With’ stage.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
The bandstand will offer plenty of live entertainment!
Jane Bidwell Flowers
Jane Bidwell Flowers and the team will showcase beautiful floral displays throughout Palace House.
Ticket 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.
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.
Tickets must be booked in advance and we cannot guarantee tickets will be available on the day.
Please note: The time slot on your ticket is your entry time to both the fair and the Beaulieu attraction. You will not be able to access either prior to the time on your ticket.
9.30am entry
Type | Advance – 9.30am | On The Day – 9.30am |
|---|---|---|
Adult (age 17+) | £29.35 | £32.35 |
Child (4-16) | £17.25 | £20.25 |
Family of 4 | £74.50 | £77.50 |
Family of 5 | £88.50 | £91.50 |
Under 4* | FREE | FREE |
Carer* | FREE | FREE |
11.30am entry
Type | Advance – 11.30am | On The Day – 11.30am |
|---|---|---|
Adult (age 17+) | £26.85 | £29.35 |
Child (4-16) | £14.75 | £17.25 |
Family of 4 | £66.50 | £71.50 |
Family of 5 | £78.50 | £83.50 |
Under 4* | FREE | FREE |
Carer* | FREE | FREE |
1.30pm entry
Type | Advance – 1.30pm | On The Day – 1.30pm |
|---|---|---|
Adult (age 17+) | £21.85 | £23.85 |
Child (4-16) | £11 | £13 |
Family of 4 | £52.50 | £56.50 |
Family of 5 | £61.50 | £65.50 |
Under 4* | FREE | FREE |
Carer* | FREE | FREE |
* Under 4s and carers are still required to purchase a valid ticket online.
Disabled visitors
We welcome visits from guests with disabilities and offer a concessionary ticket price, as well as free entry for a personal assistant upon proof of eligibility.
Event Mobility (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) electric mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs we be available to hire at this event for the use of mobility impaired, disabled and elderly visitors.
To reserve an electric mobility scooter or manual wheelchair please book online.
If there is spare equipment available at the event it is offered on a first come, first serve basis only.
Annual pass return visits
If you hold a Gift Aid or Donation Annual Pass to the National Motor Museum and would like to attend BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair and the rest of the Beaulieu attraction during the Spring Fair, you will be required to purchase an annual pass upgrade ticket. Please be aware that you will be required to produce your original annual pass alongside your upgrade tickets on arrival.
Type | Annual Pass Holder – Advance | Annual Pass Holder – On The Day |
|---|---|---|
Adult | £21.85 | £23.85 |
Child (4-16) | £11 | £13 |
Family of 4 | £52.50 | £54.50 |
Family of 5 | £61.50 | £63.50 |
Under 4* | FREE | FREE |
Carer* | FREE | FREE |
Group visits
Planning to attend the Gardeners’ World Spring Fair as a group? Contact the Beaulieu group bookings team to discuss your visit on 01590 614645 or [email protected].
Photography and filming
Please be aware that photography and filming will be taking place at this event, which may be used as promotional material for future events. If you do not wish be filmed or photographed, please speak to a member of staff on the day.
Keep in touch
For updates on this event and others like it, join our mailing list to receive our monthly e-newsletters and more. The BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair is organised by Immediate Live
Extras
Make the most of your visit to BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair by adding an extra special treat to your basket!
Book your Added Extras when booking tickets or, if you’ve already purchased your Spring Fair tickets, book the workshops separately.
VIP Extra
Enhance your day with the VIP Extra package! Relax in the VIP Lounge with additional seating, enjoy exclusive daily talks from BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine editors and special guests, and indulge in refreshments including two hot drinks, a morning pastry, an afternoon treat, and two glasses of fizz (non-alcoholic options available). You’ll also receive a goody bag and benefit from dedicated VIP parking conveniently located near Beaulieu’s Visitor Reception.
Plant expert tours
Take part in one of these special half-hour Plant Expert Tours. Choose between the Kitchen Garden or the Flower Garden with Plant Experts Lucy Chamberlain and Saul Walker, along with the Beaulieu gardens team, for an informative viewing, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
Spring Fair ticket also required
Frequently Asked Questions
Please find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair at Beaulieu on the BBC Gardeners’ World website.
