The Garden Show in Spring at Firle Place 26 & 27 April 2008

It’s the perfect time of year to start plotting, planning and planting for the garden. Fourteen years ago the seed was sown at Stansted Park in Hampshire to create a forum for new and talented businesses giving enthusiasts access to the cutting edge of gardening. The event has evolved over the years and inspired thousands of visitors to take a fresh look at their homes, garden and life and the organisers are delighted to be launching a New show with a taste of spring at this beautiful venue at Firle Place in East Sussex.

The organisers will continue to be committed to the show’s original ethos where businesses are carefully selected for their quality and innovation. The eighty exhibition stands will include specialist nurseries, garden designers and suppliers, artists, sellers of the best country foods and wines, gift items and well-being therapists.

The Pleasure Grounds at Firle Place

This is a rare chance to visit ‘The Secret Gardens of Firle Place’ which are only open this weekend in the spring and only one day in the autumn! The Garden Show by supporting The National Garden Scheme is giving enthusiasts a unique opportunity to visit the 20 acre Pleasure Grounds, a woodland garden dating back to the eighteenth century. The garden team are restoring the Pleasure Grounds in the spirit of the original ‘Cabinets de Verde’, hidden woodland glades, with different planting themes in each area. Philip Fenech, Head Gardener, will be conducting three tours daily over the weekend and with enthusiasm explain the techniques and skills needed to develop this very special and beautiful garden in the lost valley.

‘The Garden Show’ - a great day out for the whole family

General Information
Entry to The Garden Show & Firle Grounds
Adult @ £4.00 and Senior / Child over 16yrs @ £3.00

Firle Place House is open for tours only on Sunday 27 April at a reduced rate of £3.00

Guided Tours of The Pleasure Grounds (Donations welcomed for The National Garden Scheme)
Dogs welcomed on a lead for the guided walks however not in the exhibition area.

Free Parking . Refreshments Available . Children’s Entertainment
Firle Restaurant Open Sunday Only
Countryside Catering www.coutrysidecatering.co.uk

Tel: 01243 586323 Fax: 01243 586968
email: info@thegardenshowonline.com web: www.thegardenshowonline.com