Rare Plant Fair at Adwell House
06 September @ 11.00am to 4.00pm
About Rare Plant Fair at Adwell House
Set on gently sloping ground below the Chiltern Hills, Adwell House & Gardens is a historic private estate shaped over generations. Its name is thought to derive from the Saxon “Eadda’s Well”, a reference to the natural springs that still feed the gardens today.
Visitors are first greeted by a sweeping herbaceous border running alongside the drive, before moving through a sequence of formal and informal garden spaces. The walled garden is a highlight, combining structured herbaceous planting with roses and a notable collection of salvias.
Mature trees frame expansive lawns, while a water garden — fed by natural springs — remains one of the estate’s defining features. The Parish Church sits within the grounds, adding to the sense of a landscape shaped by centuries of use.
This year’s Rare Plant Fair brings together specialist growers and nurseries, offering visitors the chance to buy unusual and collectable plants directly from experts.
Highlights & Plant Focus
A celebration of specialist horticulture, with a strong emphasis on unusual perennials and seasonal planting inspiration. The estate’s own planting style — particularly its renowned salvia collection — provides a fitting backdrop for the fair.
Food & Drink
A curated selection of street food and refreshments will be available throughout the day:
- Pizza from The Wheatsheaf Kitchen
- Indian cuisine by Naan and Sizzle
- Gourmet hot dogs by Jane Varney Catering
- Coffee from Emily’s Coffee
- Bar service from The Tipsy Rover
- Ice cream from Gino’s Ice Cream
Supporting a Good Cause
All proceeds from the fair will be donated to Perennial, which supports people working in horticulture and their families during times of need.
Tickets
Buy your tickets on arrival at the gate – no need to prebook!
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
- Buy your tickets on arrival at the gate – no need to prebook!
- Tickets cost £8 per adult and includes the Fair and Gardens.
- Children under 16 enter for free.
- There is ample parking is available in adjacent fields, with signage directing arrivals. Blue badge parking is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
- A one-way traffic system operates through Adwell village to ease congestion.
- The majority of formal garden areas are accessible to wheelchairs and mobility scooters, though some gravel paths and steeper sections remain.
- Well-controlled dogs on short leads are allowed in the Gardens and Fair.
