Northants, Leics &amp; Rutland


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<p>Set in a whopping 11,000 acres of glorious Northamptonshire parkland, <a href="https://www.boughtonhouse.co.uk/event/homes-gardens-fair/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boughton House</a>, known as the English Versailles, is all picturesque colonnades and jaw-droppingly impressive water features, including a 75ft plume of water  and inverted pyramid, no less. And on 7 &amp; 8 June, you&#8217;ll also find the return of the fabulous <a href="https://www.boughtonhouse.co.uk/event/homes-gardens-fair/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Homes and Gardens Fair</a> right here, packed with stalls, indie brands, antiques and more, to browse and buy. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stalls">Stalls</h2>



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<p>There&#8217;s a huge variety of brilliant stalls to peruse, from antiques, collectables and vintage to homes, gardens and gifts, all dotted around the spectacular grounds, plus you&#8217;ll also find plenty of food and drink stalls in the Stableyard. See the full list of stalls <a href="https://www.boughtonhouse.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/03/Homes-Gardens-Fair-4.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-demos">Demos</h2>



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<p>Speak to experts in their field – from wood turning demonstrations, advice on home windows and doors with Olivair, to advice in the garden with Dylan from EZGrow offering advice on planting roses and other shrubs, to Jill Disckson from Cottage Garden flowers and plants, you are bound to find something tantalising to peak your interest and get your creative juices flowing.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tastings">Tastings</h2>



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<p>Enjoy olive tasting with Fine Food, discover the perfect pairings for pickles and chutneys with the Sticky Pickle (above), and enjoy a tasty tipple with The Cooks Tipple Gin Testers. Ok, now we&#8217;re sold. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-visit-the-gardens">Visit the gardens</h2>



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<p>Explore the wider garden and landscape on your own, or join David Cullum (above), Parks and Gardens Manager at Boughton, for a garden stroll taking in the many sights of the historic gardens, parkland and landscape at Boughton, from landform Orpheus to the newest restoration project – the Star Pond. The walk, taking place on Saturday at 11am, will last approximately 90 minutes, covering a lot of ground on a mix of terrains, from grass to gravel, so stilettos may be a no-no for this one, and be sure to <a href="https://online1.venpos.net/VenPosJourneyUI/WebSaleItems?id=8ef35415-37ae-4887-87f7-7f538ca336ba&amp;type=WebPage&amp;locationId=753&amp;mainWebPageId=8ef35415-37ae-4887-87f7-7f538ca336ba&amp;startId=8ef35415-37ae-4887-87f7-7f538ca336ba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">book ahead</a>, there&#8217;s an additional £10 fee per person.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-explore-the-house">Explore the house</h2>



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<p>Seize the opportunity to peek into the stunning interiors and fascinating history of Boughton on a <a href="https://online1.venpos.net/VenPosJourneyUI/WebSaleItems?id=e92ed90f-a100-49f3-9056-0c06e78fbf0e&amp;type=WebPage&amp;locationId=753&amp;mainWebPageId=e92ed90f-a100-49f3-9056-0c06e78fbf0e&amp;startId=e92ed90f-a100-49f3-9056-0c06e78fbf0e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">free-flow tour of the main reception rooms of the House</a>, including the incredible Great Hall. Guides will spill the beans on 500 years of heritage, history and people and, if you&#8217;ve watched the feature film productions of <em>Napoleon</em> (2023) and <em>Les Misérables</em> (2012), you may recognise that you&#8217;re standing in the footsteps of the likes of Joaquin Phoenix, Hugh Jackman and Eddie Redmayne. Swoon. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-save-money-on-the-entry-fee-if-you-book-ahead">Save money on the entry fee if you book ahead</h2>



<p>Entry to the fair is £5 per person if <a href="https://www.boughtonhouse.co.uk/event/homes-gardens-fair/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">booked in advance</a>, or £7.50 on the day. Under 16s go free. Free Flow House Visits take place at 11.30am-12.30pm, or 2pm-3pm Daily, with an additional free of £5 per person, booking ahead is strongly advised. </p>



<p><em><a href="https://www.boughtonhouse.co.uk/event/homes-gardens-fair/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Homes and Gardens Fair</a>, Boughton House,&nbsp;Kettering, Northamptonshire&nbsp;NN14 1BJ</em></p>


5 reasons to nab your tickets now for the Homes and Gardens Fair at Boughton House on 7 & 8 June

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