Flower Festival – The Faery Tale Castle
12–14 September 2025
Britain’s most sustainable flower festival returns, transforming the House into a world of folklore and faery tales. Over 30 leading florists will use British-grown flowers to conjure up spinning wheels, goblin markets, and enchanted displays in every corner of Walpole’s Gothic villa.
Curated by Gaia Elkington and Leigh Chappell.
Tickets: £19–£22 adult | £14–£15 student | £9–£10 child

Workshop: Floral Arrangement & Photography with Leigh Chappell & Janne Ford
Saturday 13 September, 12pm
Part of the Flower Festival weekend, this special session combines a bouquet-making demonstration with tips on photographing flowers for social media. A great opportunity to learn from two leading names in floristry and floral styling.

Standard Adult Ticket: £15

Please note that you will need to buy a separate ticket to enter the flower festival.

Dried Flowers Workshop with Layla Robinson
Friday 12 September, 12–1pm
A live demonstration by Everlasting Flower Artist Layla Robinson, showing how she creates her signature dried flower wreaths.
Workshop ticket: £15 (Flower Festival entry ticket required)

The Faery Tale Castle Late – Flower Crown Demonstration with Sophie Powell
Friday 12 September, 6:30pm–late (Talk at 8pm)
Wander the shadowy corridors and floral-filled chambers after hours, then relax in the Gallery with a glass of fizz as Sophie Powell demonstrates the magical art of creating avant-garde flower crowns.
Tickets: £30 (includes drink)
Spaces are limited for this atmospheric evening tour — early booking advised.