Octavia Hill Garden Grand Opening Events
Join us to officially open ‘The Octavia Hill Garden by Blue Diamond Garden Centres’ to the public....
Events

Be the first to see the rebuild of our RHS Chelsea Flower Show, multi-award-winning Show Garden as it is unveiled to the public for the very first time*!
Adam Frost Talk at 11am and 2pm (Ticket entry vaild 1 hour prior to the talk)
Your ticket Includes
- 1 x 45-minute talk by BBC Gardeners World presenter Adam Frost
- Q&A Session *book signing
- Live music
- Food & drink sampling
- Access to Bridgemere Show Gardens
- Free tea or filter coffee served from the Show Gardens
Join us as we officially open ‘The Octavia Hill Garden by Blue Diamond Garden Centres’ to the public. Adam Frost will talk about his gardening work, life and times, along with career anecdotes and will include a Q&A and book signing opportunity.
*Please note, the official unveiling takes place in the morning commencing at 10am until 10.45am. The afternoon tickets therefore do not include the official unveiling of the new Show Garden.
Book now
Be the first to own a copy of Joanne Harris’ new novel, Vianne!
Meet best-selling author Joanne Harris as she talks her new book Vianne, the prequel to Chocolat, which was made into an Oscar nominated film.
Vianne will be officially released the week of 19th May and we are delighted that Joanne will be joining us to host 2 talks throughout the day, where Joanne will discuss her new novel and talk about her life and works.
Visitors to the event on the 10th May will also be able to purchase early release copies of Joanne’s new book, Vianne, which Joanne will be available to sign.
Joanne Harris Talk at 2pm (Ticket entry valid 1 hour prior)
Your Ticket Includes:
- Free tea or filter coffee served from the Show Gardens
- 45-minute talk from best-selling author Joanne Harris
- Q&A Session
- Book signing
- Live music
- Food and drink sampling
- Access to Bridgemere Show Gardens
Image credit Kyte Photography
Book now
Join us at Bridgemere Show Gardens for a fun and engaging morning outdoors as we unveil The Octavia Hill Garden by Blue Diamond Garden Centres, a version of the garden that won the Children’s Choice award at the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
This exciting event is designed to get children outdoors and connected with nature. With a variety of hands-on activities, your children will have the chance to:
-
Decorate their own pot
-
Take part in interactive storytelling
-
Experience live entertainment
-
Enjoy refreshments
Plus explore the award-winning gardens and enjoy a morning of creative fun for all ages.
Subject to availability and that children must be accompanied by an adult. Ticket time is your time slot to paint a pot.
Book now