Afternoon tea with a spectacular castle view at Toby’s Garden Festival There’s an exciting new addition to Toby’s Garden Festival for 2027! Say hello to Brew with a View, our brand-new afternoon tea experience, bringing together delicious treats, a relaxing atmosphere and one of the most beautiful backdrops in Devon. Replacing our popular Tea & …
We’re really looking forward to welcoming Frances Tophill to the festival, where she’ll be sharing her gardening knowledge, inspiration and enthusiasm with visitors. Frances Tophill is a horticulturalist, botanist, author and television presenter whose work celebrates the connection between people, plants and the natural world. With a particular passion for sustainability, wildlife and community gardening, she has …
If you joined us at Toby’s Garden Festival in 2026, there’s still time to take advantage of our special £16 per person ticket offer for the 2027 festival. But don’t leave it too long – this offer ends on 30 September 2026. At just £16 per person, these tickets are around 10% less than our …
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 …
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, …
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 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, 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 …
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 …
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 …
