We’re delighted to unveil the speaker line-up for this year’s Toby’s Garden Festival, bringing together an inspiring mix of horticultural experts, designers, and passionate growers. Across both the Castle Dining Room and the Country Gardener Marquee, visitors can enjoy a diverse programme of talks, demonstrations, and conversations designed to inform, inspire, and entertain. In the …
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Explore the Festival: Area Maps Available Now
We’re excited to share that our festival area maps are now live, so you can start planning your perfect day at Toby’s Garden Festival! Take a look ahead of the weekend to find where your favourite exhibitors, gardens, stages and food stalls are located. Whether you’re heading straight for the show gardens, shopping your favourite …
A Taste of Spring: Your Chance to Dine at The Ivy Exeter
We’re delighted to announce an exciting competition in partnership with The Ivy Exeter! Purchase your festival ticket by 28th April and you’ll be automatically entered into our free prize draw to win an unforgettable dining experience: a three-course dinner for four from The Ivy Exeter’s Taste of Spring menu, complete with a cocktail from their Ivy in Bloom collection. Even better, if you’ve …
Main Speakers Marquee Line-Up Announced for Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd May 2026
We’re delighted to reveal the full schedule for our Main Speakers Marquee at Toby’s Garden Festival, taking place on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May 2026. Across both days, visitors can enjoy an inspiring programme of expert talks, practical advice, and lively discussion from some of the most respected voices in gardening, sustainability, and horticulture. …
Something special is hatching this Easter… 🐣 Discover our Q&A with Susy Atkins returning to this year’s festival
We’re thrilled to announce that award-winning wine expert and Telegraph wine columnist Susy Atkins will be returning this year. Known for her warm, approachable style and appearances on Saturday Kitchen, Susy will be hosting intimate talks and tastings celebrating the connection between garden-grown ingredients and great wine. Expect fascinating conversations with local producers, plenty of delicious samples, …
Great Western Railway returns as Travel Partner for Toby’s Garden Festival 2026
Toby’s Garden Festival is thrilled to welcome Great Western Railway (GWR) back as the official travel partner for the 2026 festival at the spectacular Powderham Castle. Travelling to the festival by train couldn’t be easier. With regular services stopping at Starcross Station, visitors can enjoy a relaxed and scenic journey before taking a beautiful walk …
🌿 Toby’s Garden Festival 2026 Welcomes an Outstanding Line-Up of Specialist Nurseries
Toby’s Garden Festival returns this year with an exceptional showcase of some of the finest nurseries from across the South West and beyond, offering visitors an inspiring opportunity to discover rare plants, expert growers, and award-winning horticulture. From heritage roses and woodland plants to exotic climbers and organic vegetables, this year’s festival promises a diverse …
Mark Diacono joins Toby’s Garden Festival this May 🌸 Plus: an exclusive Q&A with Mark
Mark Diacono, award-winning food and garden writer, is lucky enough to spend most of his time eating, growing, writing and talking about food—and we’re thrilled to be welcoming him to Toby’s Garden Festival this year, where he will be speaking and compèring. Known for growing everything from Szechuan pepper to pecans and Asian pears, Mark’s …
Brewing Up Something Special: Lexus Snows x Dartmoor Estate Tea x Toby’s Festival
We’re delighted to announce that Lexus Snows will be returning to support Toby’s Garden Festival, alongside Dartmoor Estate Tea. Located in the Castle Courtyard at this year’s festival, they’ll be brewing up an exciting programme of talks, stories, and exclusive offers for visitors to enjoy. We caught up with Jo & Kathryn to ask a …
Becky Searle returning for Garden Fest 2026!!
We’re delighted to announce that Becky Searle will be returning to Toby’s Garden Festival in 2026 as one of our speakers! 🌿✨ Becky was a real highlight last time, bringing so much inspiration, warmth, and brilliant gardening know-how to the stage — and we can’t wait to welcome her back. Becky is a passionate gardener …