BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair
- 1st - 3rd May 2026
- Time: 9.30am - 5pm
- Includes admission to all the Beaulieu attractions - including The National Motor Museum!
- Adult tickets from £20.50
- Children under 4 go free
Join us as BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair returns to the stunning grounds of Beaulieu
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.
Take a look at how enjoyable 2025 was
Start the gardening season right at the Spring Fair 1 - 3 May 2026.
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.
2026 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 will also offer expert advice at their plant stands.
MAGAZINE STAGE
Drop into the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Stage for practical tips from your favourite BBC Gardeners’ World presenters and editors. Returning to the stage is Adam Frost on Friday, Frances Tophill on Saturday and Sue Kent on Sunday. Plus, making their Spring Fair debut is Ashley Edwards on Sunday!
GROW YOUR KNOW-HOW
Gardeners’ World presenters and leading experts will share candid insights and practical tips about their gardening lives on dedicated stages where visitors 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 transport visitors to a variety of unique, serene outdoor spaces.
Shopping
Discover a wide range of plant nurseries and exhibitors of gardening kit and accessories. Plus, with the Good Food Market and street food!
GOOD FOOD MARKET
The Good Food Market will offer 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 will talk candidly about their gardening lives, with host Adam Kirtland, on this NEW ‘In Conversation With’ stage.
Jane Bidwell Flowers
Be sure to visit Palace House, where Jane Bidwell Flowers and the team will be showcasing beautiful floral displays throughout the 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+) | £28 | £31.50 |
| Senior | £27 | £30.50 |
| Child (4-16) | £16.50 | £19.50 |
| Family of 4 | £71.20 | £81.60 |
| Family of 5 | £84.40 | £97.20 |
| Under 4* | FREE | FREE |
| Carer* | FREE | FREE |
11.30am entry
| Type | Advance – 11.30am | On The Day – 11.30am |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (age 17+) | £25.50 | £28.50 |
| Senior | £24.50 | £27.50 |
| Child (4-16) | £15 | £18 |
| Family of 4 | £64.80 | £74.40 |
| Family of 5 | £76.80 | £88.80 |
| Under 4* | FREE | FREE |
| Carer* | FREE | FREE |
1.30pm entry
| Type | Advance – 1.30pmm | On The Day – 1.30pm |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (age 17+) | £20.50 | £23 |
| Senior | £19.50 | £22 |
| Child (4-16) | £12 | £14.50 |
| Family of 4 | £52 | £60 |
| Family of 5 | £61.60 | £71.60 |
| 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 | £20.50 | £23 |
| Child (4-16) | £12 | £14.50 |
| Family of 4 | £52 | £60 |
| Family of 5 | £61.60 | £71.60 |
| 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 groups@beaulieu.co.uk.
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
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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 your Plant Expert Tour here, Workshops and Tastings here, or VIP Extra here.
NEW for 2026 – 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.
The VIP Extra package will also include:
- Fast Track VIP Entry, when you arrive at Visitor Reception
- Treats for your Very Important Dogs (VIDs) including complimentary use of artisan-made Dog Beds and Water Station from Token of the Forest
- 10% off in the Beaulieu Gift Shop (show your VIP wristband)
- 50% off an Afternoon Tea at Hillier Garden Centre (voucher)
- Good Food Magazine editor drop-in at your VIP Lounge
Spring Fair ticket also required
Spring Table
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Sip, savour and discover with 820 Spirits
Enjoy 820 Spirits signature London Dry Gin & Tonic, plus the chance to sample four premium spirits. Learn how local botanicals and sustainable distilling techniques combine to create distinctive flavours, the perfect addition to your day at the Fair.
Spring Fair ticket also required
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Wine tasting with B58 Winery
Join B58 Winery for an engaging wine-tasting session, where you’ll sample a specially selected range of their distinctive wines. Bringing innovation to British winemaking, B58 Winery champions a pioneering tunnel-grown vineyard.
Spring Fair ticket also required
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A Taste of the Med
Inspired by Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ sailings in the Mediterranean, this intimate tasting workshop invites guests to experience the flavours, stories and slow-luxury spirit of the region. Guests will enjoy a no-cook, small-bite, mezze-style tasting experience featuring Mediterranean-inspired flavours, complemented by a refreshing limoncello-based cocktail.
Spring Fair ticket also required
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Botanical Morning Mocktails
Join Andy Clarke for his Botanical Morning Mocktails at the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair for a flavour-filled tasting experience celebrating alcohol-free drinks. Explore sparkling teas, fruit vinegars, honey syrups, ginger blends and summer cider, while picking up easy techniques and insider tips to craft vibrant, garden-inspired drinks at home.
Spring Fair ticket also required
Workshops
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Bug Hotel
Get creative and do your bit for nature at this fun, hands-on workshop with garden designer and wildlife enthusiast Adam Kirtland. Learn how to build your very own bug hotel, the perfect hideaway for pollinators, beetles and other beneficial garden visitors. It’s a great activity for all ages!
Spring Fair ticket also required
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Spring Wreath-making
Learn the art of wreath-making with floral designer Shilpa Reddy. In this interactive workshop, Shilpa will guide you step-by-step in creating a bespoke wreath using a selection of fresh, sustainable materials inspired by spring! Discover design techniques, learn about flower care and leave with a stunning handmade wreath.
Spring Fair ticket also required
Plant expert tours
Take part in one of these special half hour Plant Expert Tours. Choose to tour the Kitchen Garden or the Flower Garden with Plant Experts Lucy Chamberlain and Saul Walker, along with the Beaulieu gardens team. These tours will give you an informative viewing of the Beaulieu gardens, 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.
BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair Website
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