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5 gardens with Christmas markets

0 Written by Lisa on 26th Nov 2015 in Inspiration

Can you believe that Christmas is just four weeks away?  It always has a habit of creeping up on me and when I was in Cardiff earlier this week it seemed to be packed with shoppers already.

I’m not a great one for cities and towns at Christmas, much preferring to make my presents or to seek things out at local craft fairs.

So I thought it might be nice to share a few gardens around the UK that have Christmas Fairs this year, some of which take place this weekend.

 

Chelsea Physic Garden in London

Chelsea Physic Garden Crafty Christmas Creations

This is always an interesting garden to visit and their Christmas Fair takes place this weekend with crafty Christmas activities and 90 carefully selected stall holders.

In addition the Growing Friends and Volunteers of the Chelsea Physic Garden will be selling their handmade wreaths.  An added bonus at the Chelsea Physic Garden is the Tangerine Dream Café where the food is fabulous and for the duration of the fair there’ll be music and entertainment.

Open Saturday 28th November 10am-5pm and Sunday 29th November 10am-4pm.  Full details on the Chelsea Physic Garden Website.

Aberglasney Festive Fair Llangathen, Carmarthenshire

Cloister garden at Aberglasney

I visited Aberglasney when it had first been restored and I’d love to go back now that we’re living in Wales.

Their annual Christmas Fair is over the weekend of 5th December where they transform the garden into a ‘Winter Wonderland’ with almost 100 stalls selling gifts, decorations and fine food.

There’ll be entertainment too ranging from traditional choirs to silver bands who will perform across the weekend.  Aberglasney’s ‘Mary Ellen’s’ Tearooms will also have a special menu.

Open Friday 4th December 2-6pm and from 10am-4.30pm on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December.  Full details on the Aberglasney Gardens website.

Stourhead Christmas Fair near Mere, Wiltshire

Lake at Stourhead National Trust

I love Stourhead, which I’ve visited more than once.  It’s a grand parkland really so fabulous to visit all year round.  I always think such grand places often look more spectacular in winter.

Their Christmas fair will include a market with hand-made ceramics, jewellery, original art and locally created crafts.

Open from 10am-4.30pm on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December. Full details on the National Trust website.

RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley, Surrey

Visitors at Wisley Craft Fair

There’s always lots going on at Wisley and at Christmas they have activities for children and also a winter light festival in the garden.

The Design and Craft Fair is on at the moment and continues until this Sunday where around 160 craft makers and artists are selling their work along with artisan food producers.

At Wisley you’ve also got the added benefit of the gift shop which is always packed with treats at Christmas.

Open from 9am-6pm up to and including Sunday 29th November.  Full details on the RHS website.

Alnwick Garden Christmas Market, Alnwick, Northumberland

Alnwick garden Visit Northumberland

I’ve never been to Alnwick but I always think the light festival they have at Christmas looks amazing.

The Christmas market is open every weekend from 28th November through to 2nd December.  Products on offer range from handmade, artisan and traditional gifts and there is festive food too.

Open from 10am-5pm on 28th/29th November and 5th/6th/12th/13th/18th/19th/20th/21st/22nd December.  Full details on the Alnwick Gardens website.

 

 

(Photo Credits: 1. Chelsea Physic Garden, 2. Aberglasney Gardens, 3. National Trust (Stourhead), 4. The RHS, 5. Visit Northumberland (Alnwick Gardens)

Plant of the Month: Lavender ‘Hidcote’

0 Written by Lisa on 26th Jun 2012 in Plants

Lavender is one of those plants that even the non-gardening population have heard of and it’s one of my favourites because it’s a really versatile plant that can be used in so many different situations.  Lavandula angustifolia is English Lavender and ‘Hidcote’ is one of the most common varieties.  It’s fully hardy which means that it can easily cope with the British climate. Read more

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