BBC Gardener’s World Spring Fair / Beaulieu National Motor Museum – Bespoke Route

This is an absolutely bumper day out with something for everyone – including for historians and classic car enthusiasts!

Your entry ticket to the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair gives you access to:

• the BBC Gardener’s World Magazine Stage where there will be talks from the editors, plus special guests including  Adam Frost (scheduled for our visit day), plus more to be announced! You’ll get practical tips, topical advice, and the ultimate growing guide to get the best out of your garden this season.
• the “In Conversation With…” stage to listen to gardening experts chat with stage host Adam Kirtland about life, gardening, and everything in between. With additional sessions featuring expert tips and seasonal gardening advice throughout the day, this stage is a hub of inspiration. (Timetable still to be confirmed by the venue)
• a host of other top experts on hand at the inspirational showcase gardens specially designed for the day, ready to answer questions and help you get the most out of your spring garden
• a wide range of plant nurseries and exhibitors of gardening kit and accessories.
• Beaulieu National Motor Museum with unlimited rides on the Beaulieu ‘Skytrain’ monorail
• the stunning Beaulieu grounds and gardens, including Beaulieu Abbey grounds
• Palace House, the Montagu family home. Overlooking the picturesque Beaulieu River millpond, Palace House is a fine example of a Victorian country house.
• The Good Food Market and street food stalls. Offering a tasty mix of artisan food and drink producers handpicked for their regional and seasonal prowess, look out for treats that you simply won’t find on the high street.

PLUS – Amidst all the garden shopping and inspiration at the Spring Fair, you’ll find toe-tapping entertainment from live performances at The Bandstand.

Estimated pickup timetable below. The final timetable will be notified to Trippers by email in the week before the trip, once the actual number of pickups required is known:

07:30 – Great Totham South: “Barn Church” bus stop (Prince of Wales Road CM9 8PU)
07:35 – Broad Street Green: “Scylla Close” bus stop (Broad Street Green Road CM9 8PD)
07:40 – Heybridge: “Oak Road” bus stop (Colchester Road CM9 4AN)
07:50 – Maldon 1: “St Peter’s Hospital bus stop (Spital Road CM9 6EB)
07:55 – Maldon 2: “Lambourne Grove” bus stop (Fambridge Road CM9 6BJ)
08:05 – Latchingdon: “School” bus stop (The Street CM3 6JS)
08:10 – Mayland: “The Drive” bus stop (Steeple Road CM3 6BB)
08:15 – Southminster: “High Street” bus stop (High Street CM0 7AA)
08:25 – Burnham 3: “Burnham Cemetery” bus stop (Southminster Road CM0 8RT)
08:25 – Burnham 2: “Marsh Road” bus stop (Church Road CM0 8DA)
08:30 – Burnham 1: “Endeavour Way” bus stop (Maldon Road CM0 8NR)
08:35 – Althorne: “Fords Corner” bus stop (Burnham Road CM3 6DP)
08:45 – North Fambridge: The Ferry Boat Inn (Ferry Road CM3 6LR)
09:00 – South Woodham Ferrers 1: “Asda Store” bus stop (Merchant Street CM3 5BF)
09:05 – South Woodham Ferrers 2: “Medical Centre” bus stop (Burnham Road CM3 5QP)

Our estimated arrival time at Beaulieu, traffic dependent, is 11:30-12:00.