BBC Gardeners’ World Live
10-14 June 2009, 9am – 6pm, The NEC, Birmingham
THE BEST SHOW ON EARTH
This year’s Show gives you more access to the celebrity gardeners than ever before and plenty of exciting new features – and with prices held for 2009 it’s great value for money too!
- Be inspired by the stunning Show gardens
- Shop ‘til you drop and grab some Show bargains from 100s of stands selling all the latest gardening products and gadgets
- Enjoy live demonstrations that show you how to garden like a pro
- See your favourite TV celebrities in action
- Meet and chat to specialist growers, top garden designers and RHS experts, just waiting to share their knowledge and passion with you
GARDENING HEROES LIVE
See the stars and enjoy a day to remember, with Toby Buckland, Monty Don, Carol Klein, Joe Swift and Alys Fowler among this year’s line-up.
- We’ve got more access to the TV stars than ever before this year!
- The Gardeners’ World Magazine Celebrity Theatre is the place to find Toby, Monty, Carol, Joe and more. Add a seat to your admission ticket for just £2
- Visit the Grow Your Own Area sponsored by NS&I for tips and advice on growing delicious herbs, fruit and veg from experts including Jekka McVicar and Matthew Biggs
- For wildlife, sustainable living and the great outdoors, head for the Countryfile Magazine Area and join Julia Bradbury, Matt Baker and John Craven on the Stage, sponsored by Renault
- See bbcgardenersworldlive.com for timetables and information
Whether it’s design, flowers, veg, wildlife, garden decoration or power tools, it’s all to be found at The NEC this summer.
- RHS Floral Marquee sponsored by Renault – navigate your way around this vast showcase of horticulture at its finest. Pick up free advice and tip cards at the Renault stands
- A Taste of Greenacre – a mini version of elements of the brand new TV garden, where all the presenters will be sharing their expertise, tips and trade secrets!
- Must-have plants from the specialists in the Plant Mall
- Bring a spare cutting or flowering plant along to Plant Swap hosted by the Gardeners’ World TV team and exchange it for a tomato seedling
- Bug Clinic – for expert answers to all your bug-related questions
- Ricola’s Herb Garden of Natural Goodness, designed by Chris Myers will bring a small corner of the Swiss Alps to Birmingham
- Embrace a healthy living lifestyle, visit the interactive Active Living Garden sponsored by TENA
- Take a journey right through a range of English natural landscapes in the Highways Agency garden designed by award-winning Marney Hall
Make it a family day out! On Saturday and Sunday, any paying adult can bring up to two under 16s to the Show, absolutely FREE! (under 5s get free entry every day)
- Gardeners' Green returns after a fabulous debut in 2008, this time being transformed into a magical place filled with fun, face painting, Green Balloon Club goodies and fairy tales for kids and adults alike!
- Educate your children about food and plants and where they comes from, with lots to see, do and taste around the Show (tickets give access to the BBC Summer Good Food Show too)
- The Grow Your Own area is ideal for showing kids all about where their fruit and veg comes from.
- Toby Buckland will be sharing tips on Little Green Finger Gardening on the Grow Your Own Stage.
- Make sure you visit the Dig In Bus to collect your FREE SEEDS!
- Plus have your picture taken with Jelly from the Green Balloon Club (of CBeebies & BBC2 fame). She’ll make a guest appearance on the Countryfile Magazine Stage sponsored by Renault in their sessions each day at the weekend as well
2 SHOWS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE - FROM PLOT TO PLATE!
Gardening and cooking go hand in hand, so we’re offering two Shows for the price of one! BBC Gardeners’ World Live takes place at the same time as the BBC Summer Good Food Show, and your ticket gives you entry to both Shows on the day of your visit.
To book tickets: 8 bbcgardenersworldlive.com - use promotional code GN1 for £1.00 discount
| | Standard advance | Over 65s, in advance | On the door |
| General admission | £18.50 | £16.50 | £22.50 |
| Any-one-day ticket | £19.50 | £17.50 | n/a |
| 2-day pass | £28.00 | £26.00 | £32.00 |
| VIP ticket* | £65.00 | £63.00 | n/a |
| Under 5s | FREE | n/a | FREE |
| Under 16s on Family Weekend | FREE | n/a | FREE |
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| £1.50 booking fee per ticket | | | |
| *Includes entrance to the Show, seat in the Celebrity Theatre, jute Show bag, access to VIP lounge with refreshments, exclusive book signings, celebrity talks, bag crèche & cloakroom, goodie bag |
To book tickets: 8 bbcgardenersworldlive.com - use promotional code GN1 for £1.00 discount
