Mexican Celebration Weekend ‘Cactus at the Castle’ 14th & 15th September – 11am - 5pm
We are teaming up again with Cactus and Succulent Review for our popular ‘Cactus at the Castle’ event, visitors will enjoy browsing and buying from over 30 leading nurseries and growers. We are delighted to welcome many new sellers including Eastoft Echeveria and Ottershaw Cacti – The popular Bring and Sell Auction will take place on Saturday afternoon and the 2nd Lullingstone Open Show will be held on Sunday.
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Talks & Demonstrations
• Mellie Lewis – Holder of the National Collection of Aeonium
• Jack Ogg – Garden Manager at York Gate Garden, Leeds
• Paul Spracklin – launches his new book, ‘The Dry Exotic Garden’ – a comprehensive guide to growing cacti and succulents outdoors
Cactus and Succulent Review is a free quarterly online magazine written by growers for growers with articles for anyone interested in cacti or succulent plants. Visit Cactus and Succulent Review to download the latest issue or subscribe to the emailing list for future issues.
Tom Hart Dyke will also be offering visitors tours of The World Garden at 12.30 & 2.30pm please meet at the front of the main house.
Admission price – £12.50 adult – children under 16 go FREE
©Alan Graham
©Alan Graham
Halloween Magic – 27th October – 11am – 6pm
Celebrate Halloween magic on our last day of the season; pumpkin carving, NEW pumpkin trail, spooky garden tours and more – perfect for all the family. Tom will give garden tours at 1pm and a dusk tour at 5pm, learn about the origins of pumpkins, colours and varieties and children can spot the Halloween tricks in eerie torchlight! Fancy dress is welcome – let’s celebrate the end of our season in style!
Additional £3 donation for the pumpkin carving (please bring cash for pumpkin carving to be placed in a collection bucket!)
Manor House is open 11am – 4pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Admission price – £12.50 adult – children under 16 go FREE.
www.lullingstonecastle.co.uk
