Festival Events
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.
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.
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.
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.
Afternoon & Cream Teas
Coinciding with Wild!, our Afternoon and Cream Teas offer the perfect pit stop after visiting the festival or something to enjoy before one of the many activities taking place.
Our elegant Afternoon Teas are carefully curated, with a selection of sweet and savoury treats, tea or coffee, or elevate your experience with a glass of fizz. Click here to book your Afternoon Tea.
Or enjoy a classic Cream Tea – indulge in the simple pleasure of a traditional cream tea, an irresistible afternoon treat. Click here to book your Cream Tea.
Take Home the Story of Wild!
Featuring illustrated exhibit pages, a festival map, and exclusive access to the Wild! photography gallery.
Available to pre-order at a special price when booking your Wild! tickets. Simply add the brochure to your basket at checkout and collect your copy at the festival.
Home & Garden Festival
Discover inspiring exhibitors, local makers, gardening experts and sustainable living brands at Wild! Festival of Flowers and Nature.
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.