The stunning setting of Audley End House and Gardens in Essex is the backdrop for a new ‘don’t miss’ event for keen gardeners across the East of England this autumn, the BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair. In the care of English Heritage, Audley End is one of the country’s grandest mansions with award-winning gardens designed by Capability Brown.
The BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair, in association with English Heritage, takes place from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th September, and promises inspiration and take-home ideas by the bucketload. There will be Beautiful Borders packed with ideas, plants to browse and buy from local nurseries and growers and those from further afield.
Bringing the spirit of the popular BBC Two Gardeners’ World TV programme and magazine to life, Adam Frost (Friday), Arit Anderson (Saturday) and Joe Swift (Sunday) will share a wealth of expertise, along with BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Editors, Lucy Hall, Kevin Smith, Emma Crawforth and David Hurrion.
In recognition of Audley End’s role as a Heritage Seed Guardian, growing seeds for the national Heritage Seed Library, Garden Organic (who maintain the Library) will present a beautifully designed Potager Garden at the Fair. The garden will feature a central hexagonal shed with climbing rose and jasmine, a mud kitchen for children, a container garden, seating area, and a collection of heritage vegetable varieties from their collection. The Garden Organic team will also share tips and advice in talks on the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Stage.
No great day out would be complete without something tasty to eat and drink. Visitors to the Autumn Fair can enjoy a wide range of tempting, locally made and sourced seasonal treats, artisan produce and street food at the BBC Good Food Market, all while enjoying live entertainment in the bandstand.
Tickets for the BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair include full access to Audley End House, grounds and gardens. Visitors can discover the spectacular country house’s servants’ wing, state rooms and stables. A highlight of autumn at Audley End is its mass of beautiful trees, many from the late 18th century, displaying their seasonal yellow, orange, red and bronze colours, plus the organic walled Kitchen Garden, intricately designed and restored Parterre, Lime Tree Avenue, parklands, Elysian Garden and Pond Garden.
Book tickets at www.bbcgardenersworldfair.com
