Festival of Flowers and Nature
Festival Events
Tuesday 15th September 2026, 2.00pm
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Flower Demonstration Talk
Led by the talented Winchester Cathedral Flower Team, join us for an experience that reimagines traditional flower arranging, proving that meaningful, breathtaking displays can be created with nothing more than what nature provides close to home.
£12.
Wednesday 16th September 2026, 2.00pm
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Hampshire’s Magnificent Meadows Talk
In this talk by Rachel Remnant, hear about the centuries-old relationship between local communities and their meadows which has created species-rich grasslands by traditional hay making and livestock grazing.
£12.
Thursday 17th September 2026, 2.00pm
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Growing and Creating Colour from Plants Talk
Discover how natural materials can be transformed into dyes, inks and pigments in this fascinating exploration of the colours hidden within plants, with designer Ellie Fisher and natural dyer Claudia Gosse.
£12.
Friday 18th September 2026, 2.00pm
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Lawns are Overrated: Why your Garden wants to be Wild! Talk
Discussing practical techniques to garden alongside the natural world, Winchester Cathedral’s Head Gardener Patrick Green will lead this thought-provoking talk with plenty of take-home ideas to get biodiversity thriving in your back yard.
£12.
Wild! Festival of Flowers & Nature
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Plan your visit
Build the perfect itinerary for your day – from cosy café stops and unique finds in our gift shop, to historic walks and treasures in the bookshop.
Winchester Cathedral Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Winchester Cathedral (registered charity 1202915) organises and runs the flower festival, in order to raise funds to support the Cathedral’s mission, activities, and upkeep.