Kingston Bagpuize House

Thank you to everyone who joined us today at Kingston Bagpuize House for the Rare Plant Fair.

It was a beautiful summer day in wonderful surroundings, with busy plant stalls, knowledgeable exhibitors and plenty of visitors enjoying the gardens and fair.

Our thanks to all the nurseries, the team at Kingston Bagpuize House, and everyone who came along and supported the event.

We now look forward to our next Rare Plant Fair at High Glanau Manor on Sunday 31st May.

www.rareplantfair.co.uk

🌿 Don’t forget — this weekend 🌿

The Rare Plant Fair returns to Kingston Bagpuize House, Abingdon this Sunday (24th May, 11am–4pm).

Join us for a wonderful day of specialist nurseries, unusual and high-quality plants, beautiful gardens and a relaxed late-spring atmosphere.

We’re also pleased to be supporting SeeSaw Grief Support and the Riding for the Disabled Association on the day.

📍 Kingston Bagpuize House, Oxfordshire

Please note:
• No dogs are permitted at the Fair, House or Gardens (except assistance dogs).
• Tickets may be purchased on arrival at the gate.

Full details:
[www.rareplantfair.co.uk](http://www.rareplantfair.co.uk)

If you're free next weekend, why not come along to the annual Rare Plant Fair at Kingston Bagpuize House on Sunday 24 May?

The fair will run from 11:00 until 16:00, and it promises to be an amazing day, with many fantastic plant nurseries in attendance. Proceeds will benefit SeeSaw Grief Support and Abingdon RDA. The House will also be open in the afternoon.

So whether you're wanting to get something nice for your garden or a special gift for someone important, we hope to see you there!

Guide and assistance dogs only.

For more information, please visit our website: https://kbhevents.uk/visiting/event-days/

You can also visit the Rare Plant Fair website: https://www.rareplantfair.co.uk/our-fairs-and-gardens/2026-kingston-bagpuize-house-oxfordshire/

Or you can join the Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/5skmUNCIG

We will be open again this weekend on Sunday 10 and Monday 11 May, from 14:00 until 17:00, with last entry to the House at 16:00.

For more details, please check our website: kbhevents.uk

As a reminder, the annual at Kingston Bagpuize House is in a couple of weeks on Sunday 24 May! It will run from 11:00 until 16:00, and it promises to be a fantastic event.

It's a great opportunity to pick up something nice for your garden, and proceeds will support a number of local charities. We hope to see you there!

For more information, please check our website: kbhevents.uk/visiting/event-days/

Or you can check the Rare Plant Fair website: rareplantfair.co.uk/our-fairs-and-gardens/2026-kingston-bagpuize-house-oxfordshire/

It's always a pleasure when visitors enjoy their time with us! The Wisteria has been spectacular this year.

For anyone thinking of coming to visit us, our next open days are on Sunday 10 and Monday 11.

The weather has been especially lovely today, and the Wisteria is looking particularly radiant. Spring is well under way, as more and more plants come into flower, and the Garden is looking fantastic.

If you'd like to visit, then the House and Garden will be open again this weekend, on Sunday 26/04 and Monday 27/04.

We will be open from 2-5 PM, with last entry to the House at 4 PM.

Adult Garden: £8
Child/Student (12-21) Garden: £4.50

Adult House & Garden: £12
Child/Student (12-21) House & Garden: £6

Under 12s are free of charge.
2-for-1 entry with Gardeners' World.
Free entry with Historic Houses membership.

Entrance via Rectory Lane OX13 5AU
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Assistance dogs only.
The Tearoom will be open from 2 PM until 4.30 PM, serving tea, coffee, and a variety of homemade cakes.
For further information, please go to our website at kbhevents.uk

It's been a rather wet February, but the Garden is looking lovely! We have many varieties of snowdrops throughout the garden, and various other plants, such as crocuses, are coming into bloom!

If you'd like to visit, then our Garden will be open for Snowdrops every Sunday and Wednesday in February from 1-4 PM.

We will also be hosting our annual Snowdrop & Spring Plant Fair on the 22nd of February, from 11AM until 2PM. The House will also be open from 1-3 PM, and the Garden will remain open for visitors until 4 PM as normal.

There will be a wide variety of different nurseries in attendance, so make sure to come along if you want to get something nice for your garden!

Adult Garden: £8
Child/Student (12-21) Garden: £4.50

Adult House: £12
Child/Student (12-21) House: £6

Under 12s are free of charge.
2-for-1 entry with Gardeners' World, except for special events.
Free entry with Historic House Membership, except for special events.

Entrance via Rectory Lane, OX13 5AU
What3Words: ///courtyard.rated.tradition

The tearoom will be open from 1 PM until 3:30 PM.
Assistance dogs only.
No wheelchair access to the House, and limited wheelchair access to the Garden.

For further information, please visit our website at: https://kbhevents.uk/whats-on/

Here are some more pictures of snowdrops and other plants across the Garden, taken in the last few days.

If you'd like to visit then the Garden will be open every Sunday and Wednesday in February from 1 to 4 PM. The House will also be open on Sunday the 15th and 22nd, with the last entry at 3 PM.

We will also be hosting our annual Snowdrop & Spring Plant Fair on Sunday 22nd of February, which will run from 11 AM until 2 PM. This will overlap normal opening times, with the Garden remaining open after the Fair until 4 PM.

Adult Garden: £8
Child/Student (12-21) Garden: £4.50

Adult House: £12
Child/Student (12-21) House: £6

Under 12s are free of charge.
2-for-1 entry with Gardeners' World, except for special events.
Free entry with Historic House Membership, except for special events.

Entrance via Rectory Lane OX13 5AU
What3Words: ///courtyard.rated.tradition

The tearoom will be open from 1 PM until 3:30 PM.
Assistance dogs only.
For further information, please visit our website at: https://kbhevents.uk