Summer plant fair returns to Cholmondeley Castle Gardens
“We are really thrilled to be able to return to Cholmondeley Castle”
Plant lovers are being invited to enjoy a midweek gardening treat as the popular Plant Hunters’ Fair returns to Cholmondeley Castle Gardens on Wednesday, July 22.
For the special summer event, visitors can explore the gardens for a reduced entry price of £5, which also includes entry to the plant fair.
Martin Blow of Plant Hunters’ Fairs said: “We are really thrilled to be able to return to Cholmondeley Castle for what promises to be a special date in plant lovers’ diaries.
“It’s certainly been the weather to enjoy our gardens and at this time of year we all need something to brighten our borders and perk up our pots and patios. As always, the plant fair will have a brilliant range of plants to shine out in the sun and shimmer in the shade.”
The event will feature independent plant nurseries from across the country, including RHS medal winners and National Plant Collection holders, offering thousands of plants for visitors to choose from.
The selection will include bee-friendly perennials, shrubs, shade-loving plants, alpines, clematis, wildflowers, herbs, house plants, grasses, variegated varieties and foliage plants, alongside garden accessories and decorative items.
For those new to gardening, nursery experts will be on hand to offer advice and help visitors choose the right plants for their own gardens.
The fair also provides an opportunity to explore Cholmondeley Castle’s gardens, which will be filled with summer colour, including flowering shrubs, the rose garden and the 100-metre-long double herbaceous borders.
Visitors can also enjoy the Temple and Folly Water Gardens, historic parkland and the Deer Park Mere nature trail, with views of Cholmondeley Castle and the surrounding landscape.
The event runs from 10am to 5pm, and tickets must be bought online in advance as they will not be available on the gate.
Dogs on leads are welcome, and refreshments will be available from the garden café. Visitors can also bring a picnic to enjoy in the grounds.
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens is located between the A41 and A49, north of Whitchurch near Malpas (SY14 8HN for Satnav).