SpringFest at Holker Hall & Gardens is a captivating 2 day festival celebrating Gardens and Outdoor Living. Browse diverse retail stalls, listen to expert speakers, enjoy entertaining demonstrations – all designed to help you get the most out of your gardens and outdoor spaces this year. Combine all this with free access to our award-winning Gardens, street food and live music and your ensured a great day out for all the family.
Inspiring talks and gardening advice
Live demonstrations
Expert and entertaining guest speakers
Live music, street food, outdoor Licensed bars
A fantastic range of shopping opportunities
**unprecedented access to the private Walled Garden not open to the public**
Admission to the Hall & Gardens is included in the £7.50 ticket price – come and join us!
Expert talks and demonstrations in the Outdoor Theatre (timings and talk topics to be confirmed, see
https://www.holker.co.uk/whats_on/holker-springfest-2025/ for details):
SATURDAY 3rd MAY:
Anne Swithinbank, Horticulturalist, Author, Broadcaster BBC Radio 4 Gardeners’ Question Time
Lord Cavendish, Holker Hall & Gardens
Liam Fitzpatrick, Head Chef, Our Farm by Simon Rogan
Grainne Ring, Head Gardener, Highrove Estate
Toby Nicholson, Master-Composter, GardensOrganic and Ford Park
Richard Smith, Furness &District Beekeepers Association
SUNDAY 4th MAY:
Lord Cavendish, Holker Hall & Gardens
Liam Fitzpatrick, Head Chef, Simon Rogan – Our Farm
Grainne Ring, Head Gardener, Highrove Estate
Bertie Swainston, Head Gardener, Sizergh Castle
Sinead McCann, Growing Well
Toby Nicholson, GardensOrganic and Ford Park
Rosie Harris, Rosedale Botanics
Richard Smith, Furness Beekeepers Association
In the Gardens:
The Holker Gardening Team led by Head Gardener Matthew Murgatroyd will host a series of short talks on Sustainability & Green Gardening on both Saturday and Sunday in the Gardens, with themes that include:
herbaceous borders
garden tools and machinery
sustainable composting
Our Gardeners will also be on hand to answer questions as you enjoy your time in the Gardens.
Shopping & Street Food:
There will be an outdoor display from Cumbria Hot Tubs, lots of retail and street food stalls, live music and activities for all ages.
Also check out other Food & Drink events in Beetham, Music events in Beetham.
