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Speak to the Experts
Teaming with experts who can share all there is to know about keeping alpacas and goats, this section of the showground is the perfect place to get advice, browse equipment and discover how to look after different animals at home.
Gardening Village
In response to visitor demand, we’re welcoming a curated selection of local plant sellers to join this brand‑new feature area – a charming marketplace dedicated to plants, growers, and all things green. Celebrating the very best of local horticulture, this space will give visitors the unique opportunity to buy directly from expert growers and discover beautiful plants to take home.
Cottage Borders
Each exhibitor will create a 2m x 2m front‑of‑stand display inspired by the theme ‘Cottage Borders’ – wild, whimsical, and wonderfully British. These displays will be judged, with a special award up for grabs.
With every exhibitor offering different varieties of plants and flowers, visitors can expect an abundant, colourful and inspiring selection to browse and buy from throughout the show.
Flower Show
Take inspiration for your garden from beautiful blooms, pot plants and vegetables displayed as part of the Flower Show or enter an exhibit yourself – you’ll find the schedule here.
Alpacas
Goat Show
Find out more about the Goat Show here.
Kids Activities
Younger visitors can get stuck in with exploratory play and dig for potatoes, and see a giant wormery coming to life!
Bees & Honey, sponsored by Lightsource bp
The Bees and Honey Tent is the perfect place for curious youngsters to learn more about the vital role bees play in our ecosystem.
Gloucestershire Beekeepers Association will host the central display in the Bees and Honey/Grow To Show marquee in 2026.
Little ones have the opportunity to see live bees working away in a hive and try their hand at beeswax sculptures and candle-making.
The tent also hosts children’s competition entries, including bee sculptures and collages, shoebox gardens, bee photography, and some delicious cookery competitions using honey to create flapjacks and gingerbread.
National Veg Society
The National Veg Society host quizzes and demonstrations as well as interactive activities for children and adults. They also provide expert advice for anyone new to growing as well as those with more experience.
