Burrow Farm Gardens Spring Plant Fair
Sunday 5th April 2026, 10am-3pm, Burrow Farm Gardens, Dalwood, Axminster EX13 7ET
Easter Sunday is a great day to visit Burrow Farm Gardens and grab some spring plant treasures. The plant fair is open until 3pm but the gardens are open until 6pm. Entrance to the fair is £2 but this will be taken off the entry price to the gardens. RHS members will have free access to the plant fair. On-site cafe for drinks, cake and light lunches.
Mapperton Spring Fair
Sunday 19th April 2026, 10am-4pm, Mapperton House, Mapperton, Beaminster
DT8 3NR
Mapperton’s famous Spring Plant Fair is one of the largest and most popular specialist plant fairs in Dorset. It’s a great day out for plant lovers and features stalls from specialist plantsmen all over the region. Access to the superb gardens (winner of the Garden of the Year 2020 Historic Houses award) is included in the entry price. The entry money goes to a charity of Mapperton’s choice. The Coach House café will be open serving hot drinks and snacks. https://plantfairs.co.uk/sunday-19th-april-2026-mapperton-dorset/
Spring Contemporary Craft Fair, RHS Wisley
Thursday 30th April to Monday 4th May 2026, 10am to 6pm weekdays, 9am to 6pm weekend, 10am to 5pm Monday, RHS Garden Wisley GU23 6QB
We’ll be in the outside area of this flagship event run by Craft in Focus alongside the marquees displaying and selling the work of some of the UK’s finest designer makers. The event will incorporate demonstrating artists, a food village and live music. And of course there are the world famous gardens to visit. Entry to the fair included with garden entrance. RHS members plus one guest enter for free. https://www.craftinfocus.com/next-fair/rhs-wisley-spring-2026
Yarlington House Plant Fair
Saturday 9th May 2026, 10am – 4pm, Yarlington House, Yarlington, Wincanton, Somerset BA9 8DY
Stands are set in the delightful parkland to the front and side of Yarlington House. Entrance money goes to St Marys Church and Yarlington Village Hall. Refreshments and raffle. https://plantfairs.co.uk/saturday-9th-may-2026-yarlington-house-somerset/
ARK at Elwood
Saturday 16th May 2026, 10am-3pm, Egwood House, Merriott, Somerset TA16 5QN
This Gardening Fair is organised by ARK which aims to enable people to improve their health and wellbeing, confidence and community engagement, by providing a safe and nurturing outdoor environment. The focus is on land-based activities such as horticulture, animals, nature, cooking and rural arts and crafts so a Gardening Fair is a natural fit. We look forward to being part of this activity.
Stockland Summer Fair
Monday 25th May 2026, Stockland Victory Hall, Stockland, Devon,EX14 9EF
Expect another great day out at Stockland’s traditional country fair with oodles to see and do. Old fashioned games, crafts, home baking and plant stalls, family entertainment and the world famous Stockland Eggathon. Refreshments in the village hall, BBQs and a bar. Admission £2.50, children free.
Abbotsbury June Plant Fair
Sunday 7th June 2026, 10am-3pm, Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens, Buller’s Way, Abbotsbury, nr Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4LA
Organised by Plant Heritage Dorset in conjunction with Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, this fair offers difficult-to-find perennials, exotics, some tender plants & also crafts. Admission includes access to the splendid grounds and gardens, which remain open until 5pm .
Coates Plant Fair
Saturday 20th June 2026, 10am-3pm, Meare Green Court, Stoke St Gregory, Taunton, Somerset TA3 6HY
An exciting new venue at Coates English Willow where they’ve been growing and making willow products for over 200 years. The site has a new retail shop selling willow products, additional shops, a cafe and visitor centre/museum. A plant fair seems a natural fit. https://plantfairs.co.uk/saturday-20th-june-2026-coates-english-willow-nr-taunton-somerset/
Devon HPS Summer Fair
Sunday 28th June 2026, 10am-3pm, Burrow Farm Gardens, Dalwood, Axminster EX13 7ET
Visit Burrow Farm Gardens and grab some summer plant treasures. The plant fair is open until 3pm but the gardens are open until 6pm. Entrance to the fair is £2 but this will be taken off the entry price to the gardens. RHS members will have free access to the plant fair. On-site cafe for drinks, cake and light lunches.
Devon Plant Heritage South Molton Fair
Sunday 12th July 2026, 10am-2pm, South Molton Pannier Market, Broad Street, South Molton EX36 3AB (car park EX36 4AS)
This indoor plant fair was a great event in 2025 so we’re very much looking forward to returning. Food and drink available.
The Game Fair
Friday 24th to Sunday 26th July 2025, 8am-6.30pm, Ragley Hall, Alcester, GB B49 5NJ
We’ll be focusing on Ceserani Sculpture at this three day event that celebrates rural life and the British countryside. https://thegamefair.org
Uplyme Summer Flower and Produce Show
Saturday 1 August 2026, 2-5pm, Uplyme Village Hall and King George V Playing Fields, Lyme Road, Uplyme, DY7 3UY
Organised by the Uplyme & Lyme Regis Horticultural Society, the show focuses on horticulture, gardening, the natural world and the local environment. As well as fine flowers and produce entered for the classes in the marquee, there will be stalls, demonstrations and education exhibits. And of course you might just give in to the temptations of the cream teas and cakes! Uplyme Church flower festival is on at the same time. Entrance £1 all adults; 16 and under free.
Abbotsbury Late Summer Plant Fair
Sunday 23rd August 2026, 10am-3pm, Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens, Buller’s Way, Abbotsbury, nr Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4LA
Organised by Plant Heritage Dorset in conjunction with Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, the late summer fair offers difficult-to-find perennials, exotics, some tender plants & also crafts. Admission includes access to the splendid grounds and gardens, which remain open until 5pm .
Contemporary Craft Fair, RHS Hyde Hall
Friday 28th – Monday 31st August 2026, RHS Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Chelmsford, CM3 8RA
This is our second Craft in Focus event in the year, again at a magnificent RHS garden. We shall be in the outside area again.
Craft & Design Fair
Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th September 2026, 9.30am-5.30pm Thursday to Saturday, 9.30 to 4.30pm Sunday, Hever Castle TN8 7NG
This high class fair offers the chance to purchase direct from some of the UK’s finest contemporary craftmakers and artists. We’re honoured to be considered amongst them. There’ll be demonstrations and live music too all in the stunning setting of Hever Castle and Gardens.
Colyford Goose Fair
Saturday 26th September 2026, 1.45-4.30pm, Springfield, Seaton Rd, Colyford
We’re dressing up today to join the medieval goose fayre in Colyford. After a very jolly procession of folk in medieval costume, there’s an afternoon of traditional crafts and lots of food and drink. The highlights include a mock goose auction and a mummers play. Well it’s definitely something different!
Handmade for Christmas
1st November to 24th December 2026, The Workhouse Chapel, Bath Road, Sturminster Newton DT10 1DS
This six-week slice of Christmas shopping heaven brings together a glorious mix of unique and beautiful gifts from 40 local designers, artists and makers. The brilliant Rose Hatcher hosts an annual extravaganza of loveliness with an exceptional range of fairly priced, properly hand-crafted gifts. We’re one of the artisans invited to take part. You can probably find all your Christmas presents here and why not treat yourself too – go on, you deserve it. Oh, and there’s a lovely toasty log fire as well.