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.


BUY TICKETS
 

Curated by Dino Zelenika, Silver-Gilt medallist at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show and 2026 RHS Badminton 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

Exhibitor Highlights

Ecuagenera – world-renowned specialists in aroids, orchids and other tropical plants
www.ecuagenera.com
Spicesotic Plants – family-run specialists in unusual orchids and houseplants
www.spicesoticplants.co.uk
Gourd & Horse – handcrafted Japanese-style plant pots made locally in Stroud, alongside samurai orchids including Neofinetia and Dendrobium moniliforme
www.gourdandhorse.com
Begonia Ladies – begonias, terrarium plants and botanical miniatures
Sprouts of Bristol – a Bristol-based emporium of indoor and outdoor plants and locally made crafts
www.sproutsofbristol.co.uk
Orchids and Beyond – specialist orchids and other exotic plants
www.orchidsandbeyond.com
Tynings Climbers – unusual climbers for gardens of every size, including compact Passiflora (passionflower) species
www.tyningsplants.co.uk
Ogie Placido – an intriguing selection of succulents, Aloes and carnivorous plants

Plus further independent specialist nurseries and growers offering orchids, carnivorous plants, climbers, cacti, succulents and other unusual plants.

 
 

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

St Philip and St Jacob Church,
(Central Church)
Bristol BS2 0ET

Phone / E-mail:

07792365225 (call/WhatsApp)
ministryofbotany@gmail.com

Bristol Rare Plant and Orchid Fair 2026

Saturday, 26 September 2026
10am to 4pm