Spring Plant Fair at Helmingham Hall 2026
One of the biggest events in the Suffolk calendar. Specialist plant fair & artisan crafts with live music and free entry to Helmingham Hall gardens. Hundreds of rare and unusual plants from specialist nurseries plus displays and plants from National Collections. Expert advice and demonstrations (programme below). Buy tickets in advance from Helmingham Hall website or at the gate.
| Event Start Date | Sunday, 24 May 2026 10.00am |
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| Event End Date | Monday, 25 May 2026 4.00pm |
| Cost | Tickets in advance: £10 (adults), those under 15 free. Adult tickets on the day £12. From Helmingham Hall website |
| Event Location |
Helmingham Hall Gardens Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6EF |
| Event Contact | Nigel Last |
| Telephone | 07776 356634 |
| Contact | secretary@suffolkplants.org.uk |
Helmingham Hall
Talks:
11.30am - 12.30pm Garden Speaker: Jim Marshall - The renewal of Benton End gardens, home of Sir Cedric Morris
12.30 - 1pm Meet the Experts Q&A:
- Jim Marshall - RHS Gold Medal Winner and National Trust Gardens Advisor
- Matthew Tanton Brown - Nurseryman (A Place for Plants) and Broadcaster
- Anthony Pigott - Scientific Reference National Collection of Dryopteris
1pm - 2pm - Plants of distinction collection with Suffolk Plant Heritage Collection Display
2pm - 2.30pm – National Plant Collection holder talk: Lucy Skellorn, Foster Irises
2.30pm - 3pm - National Plant Collection holder talk: Darren Andrews, Engleheart Narcissus
Entertainment:
10.30am - 4pm Harriet Cree Musician
12 noon - 12.45pm - Suffolk Phoenix Brass Band
1.45pm - 2.30pm - Suffolk Phoenix Brass Band
Dancers - throughout the day
Sid the Sax - throughout the day in the stable courtyard
Artists in the Garden:
Details will be announced on the day, depending on the weather.