See who's on when and where at the Spring Fair this May!
It’s not long now until we return to Beaulieu for the Spring Fair – what better way to prepare for your visit than discovering who’s on the stages and when! Below you’ll find the timetables for all of our expert talks, so you won’t miss your favourite gardening experts on stage.
Sessions marked with (S) will be signed by a British Sign Language professional on Friday 3 May.
BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Stage
Hosted by Gardeners’ World Magazine Editors & David Hurrion, find out ‘what to do now’ in your spring garden.
Enjoy daily talks from the editors, plus special guests, to get practical tips, topical advice, and the ultimate growing guide to get the best out of your garden this season.
- 11.00am – Gardens of the World with Regents Seven Seas Cruises & David Hurrion
- 12.00pm – Pots of Spring Colour with Frances Tophill & Kevin Smith (S)
- 1.00pm – Charles Carr, Hillier with David Hurrion
- 2.00pm – Grow Something Different with Frances Tophill & Kevin Smith (S)
- 3.00pm – Surreal Succulents & David Hurrion
- 4.00pm – Easy Edibles with Frances Tophill & Kevin Smith
- 11.00am – Sue Kent with Emma Crawforth
- 12.00pm – Pots of Spring Colour with Adam Frost & Emma Crawforth
- 1.00pm – Charles Carr, Hillier with David Hurrion
- 2.00pm – Grow Something Different with Adam Frost & David Hurrion
- 3.00pm – Gardens of the World with Regents Seven Seas Cruises & David Hurrion
- 4.00pm – Easy Edibles with Adam Frost & Emma Crawforth
- 11.00am – Gardens of the World with Regents Seven Seas Cruises & David Hurrion
- 12.00pm – Pots of Spring Colour with Rachel de Thame & Cat Mansley
- 1.00pm – Charles Carr, Hillier with David Hurrion
- 2.00pm – Grow Something Different with Rachel de Thame & Cat Mansley
- 3.00pm – Kim O’Brien with David Hurrion
- 4.00pm – Easy Edibles with Rachel de Thame & Cat Mansley
With thanks to stage sponsor
Get Growing Stage
Hosted by Ellen Mary, this stage will be home to grow-your-own gurus of the Fair.
Head over to the stage each day of the Fair to soak up seasonal advice and top tips on how to begin your growing journey.
- 10.30am – Kim O’Brien: Dahlia propagation – A cuttings masterclass (S)
- 11.30am – THE PIG: Recipes from our Kitchen Garden with Kelvin Mullins, Group Pastry Chef & Alex Coutts, Kitchen Gardener
- 1.00pm – Cloud Gardener: Small Space Gardening & Creating A Community Alleyway Garden
- 2.00pm – The Beardy Gardener: Gardening for wellbeing
- 3.30pm – THE PIG: Garden Cocktails with Alex Coutts, Kitchen Gardener & Sam Vesey, Group Bar Manager
- 10.30am – THE PIG: Recipes from our Kitchen Garden with Kelvin Mullins, Group Pastry Chef & Alex Coutts, Kitchen Gardener
- 11.30am – Caley Brothers
- 1.00pm – Cloud Gardener: Small Space Gardening & Creating A Community Alleyway Garden
- 2.00pm – THE PIG: Garden Cocktails with Alex Coutts, Kitchen Gardener & Sam Vesey, Group Bar Manager
- 3.30pm – Sue Kent: Winning the weed war on the allotment
- 10.30am – Caley Brothers
- 11.30am – THE PIG: Recipes from our Kitchen Garden with Kelvin Mullins, Group Pastry Chef & Alex Coutts, Kitchen Gardener
- 1.00pm – session to be confirmed
- 2.00pm – The Beardy Gardener: Gardening for wellbeing
- 3.30pm – THE PIG: Recipes from our Kitchen Garden with Kelvin Mullins, Group Pastry Chef & Alex Coutts, Kitchen Gardener
Victorian Kitchen Demos in Palace House
Enjoy live cooking demonstrations, hosted by Chris Bavin and featuring fresh local produce.
Be inspired by live demos with professional chefs, in the fully restored Victorian Kitchen inside the historic Palace House, and leave with plenty of ideas for your next meal.
- 11.00am – Luke Holder, Lime Wood
- 12.00pm – THE PIG: Simple dessert recipes from our Kitchen Garden with Kelvin Mullins, Group Pastry Chef & Alex Coutts, Kitchen Gardener
- 1.00pm – THE PIG: Garden Cocktails with Alex Coutts, Kitchen Gardener & Sam Vesey, Group Bar Manager
- 3.00pm – Luke Holder, Lime Wood
- 11.00am – Luke Holder, Lime Wood
- 12.00pm –
- 1.00pm – Luke Holder, Lime Wood
- 3.00pm –
- 11.00am – Session to be announced
- 12.00pm – THE PIG: Simple dessert recipes from our Kitchen Garden with Kelvin Mullins, Group Pastry Chef & Alex Coutts, Kitchen Gardener
- 1.00pm – THE PIG: Recipes from our Kitchen Garden with Kelvin Mullins, Group Pastry Chef & Alex Coutts , Group Head Kitchen Gardener
- 3.00pm – Session to be announced
Club Lounge
BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Subscribers and Hillier Gardening Club Members can enjoy extra talks each day of the Fair.
Hear the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine editors with special guests in the Lounge, alongside additional seating and refreshment options.
- 11.30am – Frances Tophill with Kevin Smith, BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine
- 12.30pm – Woodland Trust with David Hurrion
- 2.30pm – Charles Carr, Hillier with David Hurrion
- 3.30pm – Frances Tophill with Kevin Smith, BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine (S)
- 11.30am – Adam Frost with David Hurrion
- 12.30pm – Sue Kent with David Hurrion and Woodland Trust
- 2.30pm – Sue Kent with Emma Crawforth, BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine
- 3.30pm – Adam Frost with Emma Crawforth, BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine
- 11.30am – Rachel de Thame with Cat Mansley, BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine
- 12.30pm – Woodland Trust with David Hurrion
- 2.30pm – Charles Carr, Hillier with David Hurrion
- 3.30pm – Rachel de Thame with Cat Mansley, BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine
With thanks to Club Lounge sponsor
