Magnificent stately home gets set to host three day spring fair
ONE of Cumbria’s most historic properties is set to welcome crowds of visitors to its bank
holiday celebration of spring.
Holker Hall and Gardens will host its three day spring fair from Saturday, May 4 to bring
together food and craft exhibitors from across the North West with lively, family-friendly
entertainment set against the backdrop of a magnificent stately home.
The event has been timed to perfectly coincide with thousands of majestic spring bulbs in the
grounds hitting peak colour.
Holker Hall and Gardens general manager Heather Creasey said the weekend would have
something for the whole family to enjoy.
“This is another lovely, long bank holiday weekend and we’re looking forward to welcoming
people through the gates for each of its three days.
“We had a record number of visitors over Easter so we’re hoping many will come back to see
what we’ve got in store for them at our spring celebration.”
Heather added: “The timing of the fair is also perfect as the spring planting in the gardens is
also just about to reach its very best before the summer displays edge their way towards centre
stage.”
The May Day weekend is set to offer something different everyday - beginning with a bustling
spring market on Saturday followed by the Holker barbecue feast from 5pm.
Sunday, May 5 will offer a further opportunity to browse the stalls in The Courtyard and Piazza
with visitors also having the chance to visit the 400-year-old hall and its award-winning gardens
with bank holiday Monday, May 6 boasting a vintage-style singer to add to the relaxed
atmosphere of the day.
The spring market will feature artisan food producers, flowers, plants and handmade gifts.
Younger visitors will be kept busy with a mini farm and circus workshops.
The Holker spring fair will be open from 11am until 5pm Saturday and 10.30am to 5pm Sunday
and Monday and will cost £3 per adult. Accompanied children go free.
Entry to the hall on Saturday will be until 1pm with the gardens closing at 3pm for a wedding -
reopening as usual on Sunday and Monday.
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Notes to editors
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Holker Hall and Gardens is the privately owned Grade II-listed stately home of the Cavendish family.
It is located within 25 acres of award-winning gardens, estate and parkland on the Cartmel Peninsula, near Grange-
over-Sands.
The property, which is the home of The Hon Lucy Cavendish and her husband Tor McLaren, is opened to the public
every year and runs a programme of events and activities for visitors.
This press release is sent out on behalf of Holker Hall and Gardens by 32West. For more information please contact
Caroline Barber on 07711 820 944.