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Garden Show returns to Rookesbury Park near Wickham

If you live near Wickham or are coming down early for the Wickham Festival, why not check out The Garden Show which returns to the beautiful setting of Rookesbury Park near Wickham for its second year from July 24-26.

It offers a wonderful mix of gardening inspiration, shopping, art, design, food and family entertainment.

With more than 170 exhibitors, visitors can discover specialist plants, garden and home accessories, sculpture, art, fashion, artisan crafts, toys and gifts, alongside delicious food and wines in the Country Food Marquee. The show also supports many local independent businesses, showcasing unique products not found on the high street.

Check out the Garden Show at Rookesbury Park

The historic Rookesbury Park house provides a distinctive setting for the Art & Design section of the event, while a programme of expert talks and demonstrations runs throughout the weekend. Gardening expert Paul Slater will be available daily to answer plant questions and present his talk, Life Changing Small Gardens. Additional guest speakers include Tracy Mackness, Michael Forester, Dr Ian Bedford and Ben Cross, covering topics from gardening and wildlife to inspiring personal stories.

Visitors can also enjoy wellbeing sessions with Sammie Venn, live music from Dawn Gracie and The Jazz Trio, artisan demonstrations and spectacular aerial displays by Huxley Birds of Prey.

There is plenty for families, including children’s entertainment from Crazee Hazee, Punch and Judy shows, circus skills workshops, rides, inflatables and a Giant Tombola. Visitors can also enter a charity draw to win an Allium Sculpture by Bill Moulton-Day in support of Winchester Hospice.

Ticket Prices On The Gate

Adults £14, Concessions £12, Child £5 (4yrs and under FOC), Family £35 (2A & 4C)

PRE-BOOK YOUR TICKETS ON LINE 15% DISCOUNTED!

We advise pre-booking for guaranteed entry Go to our facebook page or website 

We will have the wonderful charity ‘Event Mobility’ at the show

To pre-book an electric scooter, either go to their website or give them a call www.eventmobility.org.uk – 01386 725391

Go to our facebook page or website. Sorry… no dogs allowed in the showground, unless needed to assist

Travel Information

Entrance Driveway on the B2177 Southwick Road / W3w: twitchy.calculate.dragon / PO17 6HT

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