Plant Fair at Ripley Castle

Flower Power brings a large army of nurseries and growers to Ripley Castle on Bank Holiday Monday

One of Yorkshire's greatest historical attractions, Ripley Castle has been home to the Ingilby family for 26 generations and in 2009 celebrates seven hundred years at the Castle. The family is one of the oldest in the country to still live in the same residence, and as you walk along the castle terrace you get fantastic views over the lakes and deer park beyond.

On August Bank Holiday Monday an army of around 18 of the North’s most passionate nurseries and growers will invade the Castle’s grounds bringing with them a large display of unique and unusual plants.

Offering gardeners of all levels the opportunity to hone their skills, learn more about the plants they are growing and purchase a huge selection of exciting and colourful plants at a fraction of the usual retail cost, the Fair, organised by garden event specialists, Flower Power Fairs, looks set to be a big hit.

Judy Popley, Events Director, said: "To help the Ingilby family celebrate their 700 years at the castle we will be bringing 18 of the North’s most passionate nurseries and growers. Some of them are coming straight from major shows such as RHS Tatton and Hampton Court. They will be offering a wide selection of unusual plants for sale including; grasses, summer and autumn, herbs, crocosmia, hostas, acers, trees and shrubs, rhubarb and licorice plants, exotic and unusual herbaceous perennials.”

The August Bank Holiday Plant Fair takes place at Ripley Castle on Monday 31st August 10am - 4pm. Admission £2 includes FREE entry into Castle gardens (a saving of £5).

FLOWER POWER SPECIALIST PLANT FAIR

RIPLEY CASTLE, HARROGATE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, HG3 3AY

MONDAY 31ST AUGUST 2009 FROM 10.00AM UNTIL 4.00PM

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