Wisley - A Celebration of Dahlias 2-6 September

Great Dixter Autumn Plant Fair

October 3-4
11am-4pm

A small plant fair which has become a date-to-save for plantspeople from near and far.

Nurseries attending include:
Binny Plants; Bright Green Fox; Cally Gardens; Cottage Gate; Edulis; Field Nursery; Freckles and Flora; Hardys Cottage Plants; Hootons Nursery; Jurassic; Kent Wildflower Seed; The Laurels Nursery; Longacre Plants; Madrona; No Name Nursery; Old Court; The Palm Grower; Pelham Plants; Phoenix Perennial Plants; Plantsman’s Preference; Potterton; Rapkyns; Rotherview; Salvia Man; Special Plants; White House Farm Arboretum; Wildegoose Nursery; Zophian

Celebrate the changing seasons and the cornucopia of colour at Emmetts Garden during their Autumn Festival, 9 October to 1 November 2026. This year’s festival is set to be bigger and better than ever. From market stalls, fascinating talks, a guided walk and photography workshops to fairground rides, Halloween workshops and a family activity trail, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Autumn Talks Weekend

Friday 16–Sunday 18 October 2026

Big name speakers as well as local experts and special guests will be at Emmetts. Hear from celebrated garden designer and broadcaster Adam Frost, horticulturist, author and presenter Frances Tophill and garden designer and presenter Danny Clarke. Other notable speakers will lead sessions covering a wide range of topics including autumnal folklore, astronomy experiences, medicinal mushrooms, psychoactive fungi, plant conservation and nature-based wellness. Each talk includes a Q&A session. These events will take place on the meadow within a marquee.