Saturday, 18 April 2026 (Spring)
10am to 4pm
Saturday, 26 September 2026 (Autumn)
10am to 4pm
St Philip and St Jacob Church (Central Church) Bristol BS2 0ET
Tickets £5 | Under 16 £3 | Under 5 free
The Bristol Rare Plant & Orchid Fair brings together specialist growers from across the UK and internationally, offering rare and unusual plants in a welcoming city-centre setting. From orchids and aroids to hardy perennials and botanical curiosities, the fair celebrates independent horticulture and genuine plant expertise.
Curated by Dino Zelenika, Silver-Gilt medallist at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, founder of Ministry of Botany (www.ministryofbotany.com)
Bristol Rare Plants
Reasons to visit
- Buy directly from specialist growers
- Discover plants rarely found in garden centres
- Expert cultivation advice
- Orchids, aroids, alpines, unusual outdoor plants and more
- A relaxed, friendly atmosphere
- Independent food traders on site
Featured Exhibitors – Spring 2026 (Saturday 18 April)
Ecuagenera – World-class aroids, orchids and tropical plants
www.ecuagenera.com
Dibleys – Streptocarpus, Saintpaulia (African violets) and unusual houseplants
www.dibleys-shop.com
Spicesotic Plants – Family-run specialists in unusual orchids and houseplants
www.spicesoticplants.co.uk
Special Plants Nursery (Derry Watkins) – Chelsea Flower Show medal winner specialising in rare and unusual outdoor plants and seeds
www.specialplants.net
Gourd & Horse – Local hand-crafted Japanese plant pots from Stroud and Samurai orchids (Neofinetia and Dendrobium moniliforme)
www.gourdandhorse.com
Alongside a wider selection of independent specialist nurseries from across the UK.
For any information about the show please contact Dino Zelenika on:
E-mail - ministryofbotany@gmail.com
07792365225 (call/WhatsApp)
You can buy your tickets here:
WE INVITE YOU TO COME
Thank you for supporting us!
Address
(Central Church)
Bristol BS2 0ET
Phone / E-mail:
ministryofbotany@gmail.com
Bristol Rare Plant and Orchid Fair 2026
10am to 4pm