Free admission to the Fair, and reduced admission (£5) to the Gardens during this event. A great time to stock up on plants for the coming season. Lots of specialist plant nurseries exhibiting and stylish garden accessories to choose from. Located in the picturesque walled garden of this former Cistercian Monastery. Enjoy the spectacular carpets of snowdrops in the grounds too! They have been flowering for many weeks and are still looking stunning with the cold weather really suiting them. The giant Rock Garden is a picture as well, full of flowering heathers, cyclamen and crocus so there is plenty to enjoy in the extensive garden. For more information visit: www.fordeabbey.co.uk
Maiden Newton at War needs your help!
This very popular and now well established event in West Dorset is facing a mini crisis. Maiden Newton at War saw its third and most successful event in June 2012. The event sets out to mark the difficult war years and to remember the contribution that Maiden Newton made to the war effort and the sacrifices that many people from our communities made. It runs over a long weekend and includes WW2 battle re-enactments, lots of live 1940s music and trade stalls plus many other themed attractions. Full Story: Read More
The Big Push for Garden Re-Leaf Day
As part of Garden Re-Leaf Day 2013, teams from Castle Gardens, Poundbury Gardens and Brimsmore Gardens will be pushing brightly coloured wheelbarrows between the three garden centres. From Yeovil to Dorchester to Sherborne – each team will throw their energies into the ‘The Big Push’ to raise money for Greenfingers charity. Full Story: Read More