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The stunning gardens at Sculpture by the Lakes, near Dorchester, Dorset play host to a Rare Plant Fair on Sunday, June 28th.

Sculpture by the Lakes has been described as one of the most beautiful and unique sculpture parks in UK. Established in 2011, the 26-acre park is a place where you can experience art and the landscape. Set alongside Dorset’s River Frome with lakes, small streams, meandering woodland paths as well as more formal gardens, it is the perfect place to spend the day.

The gardens follow a relaxed flowing design reflecting the shape and movement of many of Simon Gudgeon’s sculptures. Evergreens are used throughout giving interest and structure all year round and a backdrop to the colours of spring and summer. Dramatic sweeps of clipped hedging and grasses frame the raised walkway and give an alternate view of the formal pergola and wildflower meadow beyond.

The quarter acre Kitchen Garden supplies The Gallery Café with fresh produce daily whilst a range of studios and work spaces host workshops, art courses, gardening lectures and creative master classes.

All our events are held in beautiful and prestigious gardens, each with its own unique character, from those with histories stretching back centuries to more modern gardens created in recent years. A day out at one of our fairs a really enjoyable and inspiring experience for everyone, whether a novice or experienced gardener.

The nurseries that attend our Fairs are carefully selected to ensure that they are genuine growers who produce most or all of the plants that they sell themselves. We try offer the widest possible range of plants to our visitors, including perennials, shrubs and trees, alpines, bulbs and exotic plants, and all of our nursery owners are experts in the plants that they grow. They are all always happy to offer all the advice that you need to select and grow the right plants for your garden.

The fair will be open from 10am to 4pm, and adult entry, which includes entry to both the fair and garden, is at a special price of just £8, which is a substantial reduction on the normal admission fee! Lunches and refreshments are available. Due to deep and fast flowing water, unfortunately children under the age of 14 (including babies) and dogs are not admitted.

Full details, including a list of the nurseries attending the event, can be found at www.rareplantfair.co.uk

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  Sculpture by the Lakes,
  Pallington, 
  Dorchester, 
  Dorset.
  DT2 8QU