In 2015 we hosted our very first plant fair along with the renowned Plant Hunters. The event proved to be such a success that we have decided to make the fair an annual event. With more than £1400 raised for Hope House Hospices we hope to go bigger and even better for 2016.

The fair played host to an array of the very best nurseries and plants, drawing crowds from all over the country. A must for discerning gardeners and passionate planters the variety and quality of blooms on offer was simply unrivalled. Nestled amongst the iron safari sculptures and stunning grounds of the Centre the Plant Hunters’ Fair is a hit with all ages, allowing guests to explore the Ironworks, the interactive for and meet the falconry family.

NURSERIES CONFIRMED FOR 15 MAY 2016 ARE:

Architectural Impact from Shropshire specialising in Grasses & Shrubs

Bridge Farm Plants from Derbyshire specialising in interesting and unusual perennials

ChickenStreet with a wide selection of chicken-proof plants for the garden

Chris Cooke Plants from Gloucestershire specialising in species plants and bulbs. RHS Gold Medallist.

Conquest Plants Nursery from Cheshire specialising in coloured foliage

Green’s Leaves from Gloucestershire specialising in Australasian & coloured leaf shrubs

Hall Farm Nursery from Shropshire specialising in perennials and alpines. RHS Gold Medallists (inc. Chelsea Gold)

Hillview Hardy Plants from Shropshire specialising in unusual hardy perennials. National Collections of Acanthus and Albuca. RHS Medallists.

Jurassicplants Nurseries from Denbighshire specialising in unusual seed-raised trees, shrubs and climbers NEW FOR 2016

Keith’s Plant Books from Warwickshire with a range of gardening, plant and design books

Lyneal Mill Nursery from Shropshire specialising in wildflowers, digitalis and aquilegia

North Staffs Hostas from Staffordshire specialising in Hostas and Ferns

Packhorse Farm Nursery from Derbyshire specialising in Acers and other ornamental trees and shrubs. RHS Gold Medallist

PlantWild from Herefordshire specialising in wild flowers

Pottertons Nursery from Lincolnshire specialising in alpines, dwarf bulbs and woodland plants. RHS Gold Medallists (inc. Chelsea Gold).

ShadyPlants.com from Gloucestershire specialising in plants for shade

SpecialPerennials from Cheshire specialising in summer and late flowering perennials. National Collections of Helenium and Centaurea

Studio 8 Pottery from Staffordshire with hand-thrown garden and kitchen Terracotta and Stoneware’s

The Cottage Herbery from Worcestershire specialising in organic herbs. RHS Gold Medallists.

The Gobbett from Worcestershire specialising in Syringa (Lilac), flowering dogwoods and beardless Iris

Tissington Nursery from Derbyshire specialising in perennials