The ground floor of the house is transformed into a plant paradise, with several hundred beautiful orchids through the Great Hall and the adjoining rooms. Stunning, often vibrantly-coloured and highly-scented, the diverse varieties of orchids take centre stage and offer us all a much-needed hit of flamboyant floral beauty. Our creative schemes celebrate the drama and diversity of this fascinating plant family, which grow exceptionally well as houseplants in our cool climate.


If you find inspiration in our arrangements, you can choose competitively priced plants from a broad selection that we’ve chosen for sale, which are displayed on the ground floor too. The whole event is wheelchair accessible.

To launch the Orchid Festival, on 5th and 6th April, orchid expert Ray Creek will give a series of entertaining, informative and fascinating talks about this glorious species, and how to care for the plants in your own home. Bring your curiosity and questions!  

11am-5pm.
Hall admission applies