Superb gardens and a perfect pub, all in aid of local charities
Lord and Lady De Ramsey are preparing to open their gates once again for the Abbots Ripton Garden Show, a weekend-long programme of fun and frolics in a gorgeous rural setting. Running from 30 June to 1 July, the event offers visitors a chance to explore the 8.5-acre gardens of Abbots Ripton Hall, where they can discover majestic ancient trees, pretty lawns, an old-fashioned rose circle, colourful herbaceous borders and a huge lake, home to the Constable pavilion designed by Peter Foster.
There’s plenty more to enjoy beyond soaking up the sights, though, with a busy programme of talks and demos by professional gardeners, a locally-sourced food fair, plant sales, a silent auction, yoga, chocolate workshops, an obstacle course and lots of family activities.
Adding a creative twist to the show this year will be Secret Garden Party festival founder Freddie Fellowes and his team, who’ll be putting their own innovative spin on proceedings. Join the fun at the Secret Perfect Pub Party on the 30th, which will see the SGP crew adding their signature sparkle to a traditional pub knees-up in the show’s marquee.
Expect cabaret, a crazy quiz, gin tasting, delicious grub and the ultimate Landlord and Landlady, plus a DJ set from Mr Fellowes himself, aka the Head Gardener.
The show is 100{b486c5a37ab2d325d17e17d701cb2567b1ecd1814e8ceb33effa2a4f1f171d46} in aid of local charities supported by Lord and Lady De Ramsey. For programme details and booking info, visit the Abbots Ripton Hall website.
