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Address
Helmingham Events Office,
Helmingham,
Stowmarket,
Suffolk,
IP14 6EF
Details
Garden Zone
Featuring nurseries from near and far with lots of unusual and popular plants for sale, including ferns, grasses, alpines and much more. We’ll have local National Plant Collections and the Suffolk Plant Heritage propagation group on site, selling rare plants which are not easily found elsewhere. We’ll also be selling a wide range of garden accessories; from antique garden tools to modern sculpture and garden furniture.
Conservation Zone
This year we’re proud to welcome a number of Garden Societies, Local and National Charities to our Plant Heritage Spring Fair. They’ll be on hand during the day to give specialist advice about maintaining plants, gardens and different types of wildlife.
800 Free Plants
We’ll be giving away 800 plants to the first 800 visitors to claim them. Giving a plant away is the best form of conservation.
Garden Marquee
The Garden Marquee will host a wide range of workshops throughout the day, including some with prolific garden designer Lady Tollemache. Our Plant Doctors will also be available to offer advice on any gardening topic, identifying your mystery plants and plant problems.
Artisan Market
A wide range of exhibitors offering everything from artisan foods and handmade soaps to vintage French collectables and pottery. As well as the wonderful stall holders, we have fantastic entertainment including Chocks Away vintage dancers, live music, birds of prey and children’s activities. There will also be lots of lovely local food and drink, making the fair an ideal day out for gardening clubs, families and similar groups – coaches are very welcome.
Situated in front of the magnificent moated Helmingham Hall, visitors to the plant sale can also enjoy Helmingham Hall’s Grade 1 listed gardens, including dramatic borders, knot and herb gardens, nineteenth century parterre, ancient deer park and Victorian kitchen garden.
Tour of Helmingham Gardens with Lady Tollemache
Lady Xa Tollemache who has won gold medals at Chelsea for her garden designs, will be taking a group of visitors around the Helmingham Hall gardens. This is a unique opportunity for a guided tour of Helmingham with an expert. Numbers for this tour are strictly limited, so early booking is advisable. The tour will be at midday on 15th September during the Plant Fair. Tickets cost £10 each.
Admission
Admission including entry into the Grade 1 Listed gardens is £7 for adults and children are FREE!
Tickets can be bought in advance online or can be bought on the gate (please note that credit/debit cards cannot be accepted on the gate on the day).
Suitablity for the Disabled: WCs. Refreshments/Cafe/Tearoom: Licensed. Guided Tours: By arrangement. Education/School Visits: Pre-booking required. Suitability for Dogs: Dogs on leads only.
Event details
Dates | Times |
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Sun 15 Sep 2019 | 10:00 16:00 |
Prices
Adults £7.00
Children FREE!
Also at this Venue
Events at this Venue
date | event |
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Sun 26 May | Spring Plant Fair & Artisan Market |
Sun 23 Jun | Music in the Gardens - Sam Coe & The Long Shadows |
Sun 7 Jul | Music in the Gardens - Swing Machine Big Band |
Sun 4 Aug | The Helmingham Festival of Classic & Sports Cars |
Sun 11 Aug | Music in the Gardens - DixieMix Jazz Band |
Sat 24 Aug | Outdoor Cinema - Bohemian Rhapsody |
Location
Directions
Map reference: TM 186576 Lat: 52.17410 Long: 1.19668
By Road:
At jct with A140 (to Norwich) turn north towards Norwich, and after approximately 200m turn right onto B1078. Continue on this road to Ashbocking and at the crossroads follow the signs by turning left on B1077 to Helmingham.
By Public Transport:
From Ipswich station it is 9 miles to Helmingham Hall Gardens.
Parking: free
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Guided tours for individuals
Venue approved for civil marriage
Suitablity for the Disabled: WCs. Refreshments/Cafe/Tearoom: Licensed. Guided Tours: By arrangement. Education/School Visits: Pre-booking required. Suitability for Dogs: Dogs on leads only.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is grass
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Food
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Sugar free (diabetic)
Gluten free (coeliacs)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Low potassium
Low sodium
Vegetarian
Vegan
High chairs for children
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Baby changing facilities
General
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Wheelchairs provided
Free
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility