Anyone got any recommendations? It's my first time at this show. I'm going to preview evening on Monday. I have also managed to get tickets to the Monty Don talk about career change but it's 1:45 long and it's only a short evening. Should I go?
I love Hampton Court - i always check out the show gardens and the floral marquee. Went to see MD on stage recently, and he was inspirational ....I'd definitely make time to fit that in. hope you enjoy - we are going next Saturday
I love Hampton Court too - it's the only 'Big' show I make the effort to visit. The only slight drawback is that it is on a large site and so it can be tiring and tough on the feet if you try to do absolutely everything - especially if it's hot (Monday is forecast to be lovely - don't think I'd fancy Tuesday or Wednesday much).
If you have tickets for Monty (and you like him, obviously...) I would make time for his talk. You might welcome the chance to just sit down - perhaps Pimms in hand - and be entertained. I went to the same talk as Chicky (different location) - he was charming, informative, humorous and self-deprecating - the audience loved him.
Other than that, I would cherry-pick a few show gardens that appeal to you (more if you are going for design inspiration) and make sure there's lots of time for the floral marquee(s) if you are more into individual plants.
Whatever you do - enjoy!!
Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
Never been but wife has exhibited there and Chelsea and she preferred Hampton Court , hope to get there one day , I am sure you will have a super time , I understand there is lots to see
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Yes go, see all you can, take lots of pictures and buy lots of plants
I love Hampton Court - i always check out the show gardens and the floral marquee. Went to see MD on stage recently, and he was inspirational ....I'd definitely make time to fit that in. hope you enjoy - we are going next Saturday
I love Hampton Court too - it's the only 'Big' show I make the effort to visit. The only slight drawback is that it is on a large site and so it can be tiring and tough on the feet if you try to do absolutely everything - especially if it's hot (Monday is forecast to be lovely - don't think I'd fancy Tuesday or Wednesday much).
If you have tickets for Monty (and you like him, obviously...) I would make time for his talk. You might welcome the chance to just sit down - perhaps Pimms in hand - and be entertained. I went to the same talk as Chicky (different location) - he was charming, informative, humorous and self-deprecating - the audience loved him.
Other than that, I would cherry-pick a few show gardens that appeal to you (more if you are going for design inspiration) and make sure there's lots of time for the floral marquee(s) if you are more into individual plants.
Whatever you do - enjoy!!
Had a great time, weather was great. Its very similar to Chelsea with stall, show gardens etc.
Watched a good talk by Monty Don and others on career changes. Fireworks were probably the best i have ever seen.
Traffic was bad leaving 45 mins to get out, poorly managed IMO.
Never been but wife has exhibited there and Chelsea and she preferred Hampton Court , hope to get there one day , I am sure you will have a super time , I understand there is lots to see
The GW promgrame looks great as ever
The bit you see on the TV looks good , with flash back to perilous GW presenters was nice
O/H said need a couple days to take it all in
glad you enjoyed it