Cholmondeley Plant Fair April 26th

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens has announced the return of its spring plant fair.

The fair will take place on Sunday, April 26, and will feature a range of more than 35 exhibitors.

The fair will run from 10am to 5pm.

The specialist growers' plants will vary from those suitable for beginners, to rare gems for connoisseurs.

Advice from nursery owners will also be available to those seeking help on the day.Attendees can also look forward to fabulous accessories and décor items for their gardens.

For this special event, Cholmondeley Castle Gardens is offering an entry fee of £5, which not only covers entry to the fair, but also access to the gardens and grounds.

Martin Blow, spokesperson for Plant Hunters' Fairs, the organisers of the event at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, highlighted the growing popularity of the event.

He said: "The plant fairs at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens have gone from strength to strength and now are keenly awaited by gardeners as the must-visit spring plant event.

"There will be plants of the moment for instant impact as well as later-blooming species to get planted now for a succession of colour.

Besides exploring the range of plants and accessories, visitors will also have the opportunity to explore several attractions within the grounds of the castle.

These include tranquil water gardens, woodland rambles amongst an array of shrubbery and trees, walks around the Deer Park Mere nature trail, and picturesque views of the castle itself.

The historic parkland and Arboretum will also be open to all ticket holders for the day.

Families are welcome at the event, and the grounds are dog-friendly, however, dogs must be kept on leads, and refreshments will be provided on the day.

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens are located between A41 and A49, with the postcode SY14 8HN for Satnav.

Tickets for the spring fair and garden entry can be purchased for £5 from the Cholmondeley Castle website.

All entrance fees go to the garden hosting the event, often charitable trusts, helping to maintain these gardens for the future.

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