Following on from the very successful fair last year, we are delighted to be returning to Holme Pierrepont Hall.  Located near to the National Watersports Centre, just 3 miles north of Nottingham, this delightful Medieval/Tudor Hall is famous for its Spring Gardens and is open from February-end March. Easy access and parking, home-made teas, and free entry to the gardens.  Admission £3.00 includes gardens, fair and tearooms.  Hall open, separate charge.

Now in its 5th year, the fair continues to grow and brings together some of the very best Yorkshire plant specialists along with a smattering of garden accessories. Beautiful setting including over 40 acres of grounds, gardens, water gardens and lake, a great family totally committed to making these events work and delightful teas. Free parking and disabled access beside the event. Entry £3.00 (includes gardens, grounds, ruins). House open (admission extra), parking free.

Just outside York off the northern ring road en route to Helmsley, this delightful private house and garden continues to be very popular with both nurserymen and visitors. A wonderful setting and garden, easy access and parking. The fair brings you a huge selection of plants to choose from.  Entry includes the gardens. Admission £3.00 (includes free entry to the gardens). Parking free. Refreshments. Hall open (admission extra)

Hardwick Park is managed by the Countryside Service within Durham County Council and has enjoyed a rebirth and restoration over the past few years. Originally created by John Burton in the 1750’s, many of the original buildings remain and have been sympathically restored. The park offers delightful walks with lakes, ruins, hidden areas and ornamental buildings make this a superb venue for my first Durham plant fair and I look forward to meeting new keen gardeners to this event. The Park is just 2 miles from A1(M), J 60 and close to Sedgefield. We shall be holding the plant fair beside the Visitor Centre and admission will be £2.00. Children free.

An unique family garden right in the heart of Cheshire. The Rowlinson family have lived at Abbeywood since 1987, in which time much has changed to the look of the gardens, landscape, house and buildings. Set within a 45 acre estate, the gardens vary from the formal Pool Garden, Pergola Walk, Chapel Garden, House Terrace to the Exotic and Vegetable Gardens. The fair will be in the Arboretum, close to the Garden Café, and I have an exciting collection of plant specialists attending this first event here. Admission £4.00 includes gardens, woodland walks, arboretum and plant fair. Parking is free. Refreshments available all day.

Sandon Hall proved a big hit with the Staffordshire gardeners last year. In 2012 I shall be bringing a fantastic selection of plant nurseries and, subject to commitments, we shall also be holding a Gardener’s QuestionTime in the Hall. I hope you will join me at this lovely spring garden. Easy access and parking and REDUCED entry (£4.00) includes the gardens.

We’ve moved the location of the fair this year to be on the lawns just in front of the Tudor Gatehouse, spilling through into the East Front Garden so bringing us nearer to the House.   One of the loveliest houses and gardens in England with 5 acres of romantic walled and wild gardens and a spectacular display of iris in the parterres of the West Garden. Restaurant/cafe, award-winning shop. Make a note in your diary now. Admission now INCLUDES the gardens and plant fair (£4.00).  Parking is free. The Fair opens the Week of the Iris activities held in the gardens.

This spectacular place blends centuries of history with modern buildings, restoration of the 19th century stables and new exciting plantings in the Walled Gardens and grounds. The gardens have been extended to almost 30 acres and offer a serene and peaceful place to wander through. Combermere is very close to the Cheshire border so I hope you will come along and explore this delightful place. The plant fair will be close to the Garden Pavillion and admission £3.00 gives you entry to the gardens and fair. Parking free.

This wonderful venue is a private garden not normally open to the public. Sue Manners has completely replanted two grassed Walled Gardens over the past 10 years into the most wonderful garden in the North. We had a tremendous plant fair here last year and plans are already in place for improvements for 2012.  The gardens are truly outstanding and I urge you to come and see for yourselves. Held over the Queen’s special Jubilee Weekend. Just a mere 2 miles from Darlington and the A1(M). Entry £5.00 includes the fair and the gardens.

*proceeds to charity.

This private garden of just over five acres has been created by Jim and Linda Bennett, owners of B J Nurseries. Jim attends most of the Yorkshire events and I couldn’t resist visiting their spectacular garden last year to see whether we could hold an event there. It’s a truly amazing garden with long sweeping borders, wild hops, plums, hazel and honeysuckle hedgerows, and over 400 different varieties of herbaceous perennials you can understand why I fell in love with it. **The SAT NAV post code takes you to a dead end “Closed” bridge across the river so please ignore and approach from nearby Askern, Doncaster and follow the signs. Sykehouse is on the border between East and South Yorkshire and is the longest village in Yorkshire. Admission £3 includes gardens, fair and Jim’s nursery.

Ness Hall has been the home of the Murray Wells for over 60 years with three generations lovingly creating a masterpiece of colour, texture and inspirational ideas.  Over 3 acres of walled gardens, orchard and lawned walks await you in this peaceful part of Ryedale.  It’s a heavenly spot to spend a day in.  Admission £3.50 includes the gardens and the fair.  Parking is free and refreshments will be available in the Hall Kitchen.

The Grade 1 listed Lytham Hall has an exciting weekend planned for 2012 with the grand opening of the restored ITALIAN GARDEN and our plant fair on the following day.  The Hall offers 80 acres of mature parkland to wander through, the new gardens as well as a top quality plant fair.  Admission is £3.00 and includes access to the gardens, park and parking. Dogs on leads welcome. The Hall will also be open, separate admission charge applies. We’ve moved the date forward to avoid a clash with the Royal Birkdale Golf events.

Again, this venue proved to be a big hit with both plant specialists and customers alike. New catering and toilet facilities added to the experience and I can’t wait to come back here for 2012. Admission £2.00. Parking free, dogs on leads welcome!

Newburgh Priory needs no introduction, repeatedly being one of the most popular venues for both the April or August event. Beautiful setting including over 40 acres of grounds, gardens, water gardens and lake, a great family totally committed to making these events work and delightful teas. Free parking and disabled access beside the event. Entry £3.00 (includes gardens, grounds, ruins). House open (admission extra), parking free.

Following on from the success of the first autumn fair in 2011, I am delighted to bring together a lovely selection of your favourite plant specialists together with some of my Midlands nurseries who have decided to venture North.

The garden is always a treat throughout the year with wonderful planting, colour schemes and lots of little quiet areas to explore so come early and enjoy a wander. The cafe is open throughout the day and parking is free. You can always leave your purchases with me on the gate and bring your car up to load so saving you having to carry heavy pots back to the car park. REDUCED Admission £3.00 giving you access to the gardens, grounds and plant fair. Hope to see you there.