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Hatfield Festival of Gardening
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I'm thinking of visiting the Hatfield Festival of Gardening; however the Hatfield House website is utter pants - It doesn't say how many exhibitors will be attending let alone provide a list. Has anyone been in the past who could give me an idea of the type and quality of exhibitors? I'm only interested in plants and would really like to know if specialist perennial nurseries such as Crug Plants, Madrona etc attend. I don't want to fork out if I can't carry off at least one of the uncommon plants I'm after. Liz |
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"Liz" wrote in message ... Hi all, I'm thinking of visiting the Hatfield Festival of Gardening; however the Hatfield House website is utter pants - It doesn't say how many exhibitors will be attending let alone provide a list. Has anyone been in the past who could give me an idea of the type and quality of exhibitors? I'm only interested in plants and would really like to know if specialist perennial nurseries such as Crug Plants, Madrona etc attend. I don't want to fork out if I can't carry off at least one of the uncommon plants I'm after. Liz I'm surpristed the Festival of Gardening doesn't have its own website. I went last year and was quite impressed overall. There were quite a few specialist Nurseries but I cannot recall any names. It was also good to have the opportunity to visit parts of the garden that are not normally open to the public. I'm thinking about going again on the Sunday. If you are interested in unusual plants, the Chelsea Physic Garden is having a Plant Fair on Sunday June 22nd. HTH Natalie |
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Natalie wrote in message ... "Liz" wrote in message ... Hi all, I'm thinking of visiting the Hatfield Festival of Gardening; however the Hatfield House website is utter pants - It doesn't say how many exhibitors will be attending let alone provide a list. Has anyone been in the past who could give me an idea of the type and quality of exhibitors? I'm only interested in plants and would really like to know if specialist perennial nurseries such as Crug Plants, Madrona etc attend I'm surpristed the Festival of Gardening doesn't have its own website. I went last year and was quite impressed overall. There were quite a few specialist Nurseries but I cannot recall any names. It was also good to have the opportunity to visit parts of the garden that are not normally open to the public. I'm thinking about going again on the Sunday. If you are interested in unusual plants, the Chelsea Physic Garden is having a Plant Fair on Sunday June 22nd. HTH Thanks very much for the info and quick response - I think I'll go! Liz |
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Hatfield Festival of Gardening
Natalie wrote:
"Liz" wrote in message ... Hi all, I'm thinking of visiting the Hatfield Festival of Gardening; however the Hatfield House website is utter pants - It doesn't say how many exhibitors will be attending let alone provide a list. Has anyone been in the past who could give me an idea of the type and quality of exhibitors? I'm only interested in plants and would really like to know if specialist perennial nurseries such as Crug Plants, Madrona etc attend. I don't want to fork out if I can't carry off at least one of the uncommon plants I'm after. Liz I'm surpristed the Festival of Gardening doesn't have its own website. I went last year and was quite impressed overall. There were quite a few specialist Nurseries but I cannot recall any names. It was also good to have the opportunity to visit parts of the garden that are not normally open to the public. I'm thinking about going again on the Sunday. If you are interested in unusual plants, the Chelsea Physic Garden is having a Plant Fair on Sunday June 22nd. HTH Natalie I agree its a pretty poor website.. Designed for AOL and IE indeed.. Pah! Anyway, heres some information I googled, most is from last years but I imagine it'll be much the same this year. Someone told me it was pretty good so I might go along though it BETTER be good for nearly a tenner. Though it 'appears' that they've dropped the admission by a quid since last year. // Jim -------------------- Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire Wednesday, May 28, 2003 Date FESTIVAL OF GARDENING Price MAJOR EVENT 7th & 8th June 2003 10 am - 6 pm Celebrating its 21st anniversary, this year's Festival promises to be the best ever with a true celebration of gardening. Trade stands, lectures (Tom Hart Dyke & Arne Maynard), flower marquee, arena events, sculpture park etc. Festival of Flowers in House £3 extra Adults £8.50 Children £4.00 Groups of 20+ £7.50 Admission charges do not include entry to the House. Telephone 01707 287010 -------------------- HertsDirect Hatfield House, Park and Gardens http://www.hertsdirect.org/infoadvic...b3y/593134?vie w=Environment Wednesday, May 28, 2003 Hatfield House, Park and Gardens Contact Mr Michael Pickard Curator The Curator's Office Hatfield House Hatfield Herts AL9 5NQ Phone: 01707 287010 (Curator's Office) 01707 262055 (Banquets, Weddings and Functions) Fax: 01707 287033 email: or Mr Allen Wright Banqueting Director or Mrs Margaret Kenny - School and Group Visits (based in Curator`s Office) Web pages www.hatfield-house.co.uk Gardening-UK gardening shows to visit Hatfield House http://www.gardening-uk.co.uk/gvisit/hatfieldhouse.htm Wednesday, May 28, 2003 Remember to call and check the opening times to avoid disappointment. Please Mention Hartland's Gardening-UK web site when you 'phone or e-mail Real Gardens for Real Gardeners The Hatfield House Festival of Gardening Enters a New Era Already a highly respected event among avid gardeners, the Hatfield House Festival of Gardening is about to enter a new era, making it one of the most prestigious events in the gardening calendar. Celebrating its 20th anniversary the Festival, founded by Lord & Lady Salisbury, will re-launch, on 7th - 9th June 2002, with a new format aimed at creating a true celebration of gardening. The events' organisers have responded to the demand from gardeners, who want to see a return to a more traditional approach to gardening, to take gardening back to its roots - creating a show, set in real gardens, that caters for the needs of real gardeners. Dedicated to both serious and casual gardening enthusiasts, the show is set within four thousand acres of parkland and is the only event that allows visitors full access to the 42 acres of private organic gardens. Restored over the last 30 years by Lady Salisbury, the gardens can now be seen in their full glory and form an integral part of the show. One of the most recently restored areas, the South Box Terrace, forms part of the original approach to the house and is the main gateway to the highlights of the Festival the Floral Marquee and the Showground. The Floral Marquee will hold displays from the crème of the UK's growers, providing inspiration to even the most experienced of gardeners, while the Showground and Home and Garden Emporium will give visitors the chance to buy from a selection of hundreds of quality garden products, crafts and plants. New for 2002, the Knowledge Centre, supported by Amateur Gardening, will feature non-commercial growers and amateur gardening clubs to create an independent centre of knowledge, allowing visitors to gain advice, as well as purchase a selection of plants, from specialist and independent gardening societies. For those with specific gardening enquiries the Question and Answer Forum, based in the old riding stables, will offer advice from a host of gardening experts and celebrities. If you are more interested in first hand experience then the team of gardeners responsible for the restoration and maintenance of the gardens will be on hand to give guided tours of the entire grounds. Alternatively you can attend one of the authoritative lectures, hosted by Lady Salisbury, in the Armoury. The Sculpture Park, alongside the Knot Garden, will display work from some of the country's leading garden artists, while the Games Lawn, adjacent to the Maze will give both children and adults alike the chance to play with, and buy, a range of fun garden games. The chosen charity of the 2002 Hatfield House Festival of Gardening, Marie Curie Cancer Care, will host a Gala Evening of drinks, exquisite food and entertainment on the opening evening of the show - celebrating the Festival's 20th anniversary in style. Visitors will have free access to the entire gardens and can relax by the New Pond, in the scented gardens, or take a walk through the extensive orchards and wilderness gardens. Alternatively you can enjoy a tour of the 17th Century Jacobean House, built by Robert Cecil, First Minister to Elizabeth I. The House will be decorated with flowers throughout the festival. All this and more will ensure that the 20th anniversary of The Hatfield House Festival of Gardening will be a true celebration of gardening bringing together some of the UK's leading garden experts to provide a fun and inspiring day out for all. Booking Information Call the Booking Line on 0870 733 454 The -------------------- The Hatfield House Festival of Gardening http://www.letsgogardening.co.uk/Inf...fieldhouse.htm Wednesday, May 28, 2003 Hatfield House Festival of Gardening – Show Details Parking • Unlimited free spaces for cars and coaches Venue • Set within the four thousand acres of parkland surrounding Hatfield House Transport · Road - Hatfield House is 2 miles from junction 4 off the A1M and 7 miles from Junction 23 off the M25. The House is well sign-posted from all major roads. • Rail - The mainline station to Hatfield House is Hatfield station, which is within walking distance of the event. Trains from Kings Cross station run every 1⁄2 hour and take 25 minutes. • Parking is free for cars and coaches Dates • Friday 7th – Sunday 9th June 2002 Opening Times • 10am – 6pm daily Ticket Bookings • £9.50 Adult on Gate • £7.50 Adult in Advance • £7.00 Adult Group (20+) • £4.00 Child (5-15) - No Group Rate • No Further Concessions • Booking Information Line 0870 733 4545 • Group Booking Information line 020 7580 6793 |
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