UK Events Diary


16 February
Swindon Bonsai Society Winter Image Show
Grange Leisure Centre, Grange Drive,
Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire. SN3 4JY.
Adm: £5. Times: 1000-1600.hrs.
Contact: Paul Bowerbank 07982.401103
Email: paul1561@virginmedia.com
www.swindon-bonsai.co.uk
21 - 23 February
Trophy Show Limburghal cv, jaarbeurslaan 6
B-3600 Genk, Belgium
www.bonsaiassociation.be
8 & 9 March
Dragon Bonsai Spring Show
Open workshop & Clinic
Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen,
Carmarthenshire, Wales. SA32 8QH.
Adm: £9.50 Children Free
Times: Sat 10:00 -16:00.hrs Sun 10:00 -15:00.hrs
Contact: Chris Thomas 07798 798194
email chris.thomas1@sky.com

16 March
Bonsai-Fest
Lady Eastwood Centre,
Newark Showground,
Lincoln Road, Newark,
Nottinghamshire. NG24 2NY
Adm: £10. Accompanied under 16 yrs Free
Times: 0900 -1600.hrs
Ctc: Adam Booty
Email: info@bonsai-fest.com
22 - 23 March
Sutton Bonsai Society Show
Wisley Gardens, Wisley Lane,
Wisley, Surrey. GU23 6QB
Adm: £ tba Times: 1000 -1630.hrs
Contact: Andy Jordan 07958 372101
Email: antique.netsuke@gmail.com
suttonbonsai.co.uk
23 March
FNBC Bonsai Boot Sale
Car Park Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Westbourne Rd
Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3TR
Free public entry 0800 - 1200
email turtonkim@hotmail.com
Traders must book space

23 March
South East Bonsai Fair
Little Fant Farm, Farleigh Lane
Maidstone, Kent. ME16 9LY
Adm: Free
Times:1000 -1500 hrs
Contact: Adam Hadley 07765 522117
Email:hadoribonsai@gmail.com
13 April
6th Expo Bonsai UK
Sponsored by UKBA
K2 Leisure Centre,
Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley,
West Sussex. RH11 9BQ
Adm: tba. Times: 1000-1600.hrs.
Contact: Steve Hale 07850.771201
Email: ebuk18@gmail.com
www.ExpobonsaiUK.weebly.com
26 - 27 April
Celtic Bonsai Morten Albek Weekend
Cwmamman Resource Centre,
Station Road, Glanamman,
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire,
Wales. SA18 1LQ.
Contact: Chris Thomas 07798 798194
Email: chris.thomas1@sky.com

29 March
UK Mini Bonsai Group Show
Chobham Village Hall,
Station Road, Chobham,
Surrey. GU24 8AQ.
Adm: £3 cash. 14:00-16:00.hrs
Contact: Gary Careford
07478.604599 (Whatsapp Only)
Email: ukminibonsaigroup@gmail.com
www.ukminibonsaigroup.weebly.com
Supporting Traders:
Daryl Cogavin
Dave Sampson
David Cheshire Bonsai
European Bonsai Pot Collective
3 - 4 May
The South West Bonsai Show
Sponsored by FoBBS and the RHS
RHS Rosemoor Gardens
Torrington, North Devon. EX38 8PH
Adm: tbc. Times: 1000 -1800 hrs
Contact: Nigel Wright 07974 998032
Email: coordinator@fobbsbonsai.co.uk
Website: bonsaisw.uk
3 - 4 May
Cornwall Bonsai Society Display
At Trebah Garden Trust
Mawnan Smith
Nr Falmouth
Cornwall. TR11 5JZ
Adm: tbc. Times: 0930 -1700 hrs
Contact: Frank Reid 07588 672268
Email: frank@cornwall-bonsai-society.co.uk
www.cornwall-bonsai-society.co.uk

3 & 4 May
Accrington & District Bonsai Society Display
At Barton Grange Garden Centre,
Garstang Road, Brock,
Preston. PR3 0BT.
Adm: Free. Times: 09:00 -17:30.hrs & 10:00 -16:30.hrs.
Ctc: Diane Kennedy 07799 567692
Email: dianestardis@icloud.com
www.accringtonbonsai.co.uk
4 & 5May
Manchester Bonsai Society Display
At RHS Bridgewater,
Leigh Road, Worsley,
Salford. M28 2LJ.
Adm: tbc. Times: 10:00 -16:00.hrs
Ctc: Wayne Crumpton 07742 111142
Email: mbsmembershipsecretary@gmail.com
www.manchesterbonsaisociety.uk
10 -11 May
Greenwood Spring Bonsai Bash
Greenwood Bonsai Studio
Ollerton Road, Arnold
Nottingham NG5 8PR
Adm: Free. Times: 1000 -1700 hrs
Contact: Corin Tomlinson 0115 9205757
Email: office@bonsai.co.uk
www.bonsai.co.uk

11 May
Ayrshire Bonsai Club Open Exhibition
Troon Concert Hall
South Beach, Troon
Ayrshire. KA10 6EF
Adm: £2.50
Times:1100 -1600 hrs
Contact: Jeff Banning 07799 477895
Email: jeffbanning@btinternet.com
16 -18 May
At The National Flower Show.
Hylands House,
London Road, Writtle,
Chelmsford, Essex. CM2 8FS.
Adm: tba. Times: 09.30 - 21:00.hrs
Ctc: Paul Schofield 07942 679688
Email: southendbonsaisociety@gmail.com
20 - 24 May
FOBBs Bonsai Display
Chelsea Flower Show
Royal Hospital Chelsea, London. SW3 4SR.
Contact: Russell Wheeler 07810 372377
Email: russboy23@gmail.com

24 May
North London Bonsai Group Show
Capel Manor, Bullsmoor Lane
Enfield, Middlesex. EN1 4RQ
Adm: £10.00 10:00 -16:00.hrs
Contact: : Bob McGregor 07903 710509
Email: dismcg@hotmail.co.uk

24 -26 May
Somerset Bonsai Society Annual Show
Willowbrook Garden Centre
West Buckland
Wellington TA21 9HX
Adm: Free. Times: 09:00 -17:30.hrs
Ctc: Alistair Hodgson 07778 408920
Email: alistair.hodgson4@btinternet.com
somersetbonsai.uk
26 May
Accrington & District Bonsai Society Display
At Barton Grange Garden Centre,
Garstang Road, Brock,
Preston. PR3 0BT.
Adm: Free. Times: 09:00 -17:30.hrs & 10:00 -16:30.hrs.
Ctc: Diane Kennedy 07799 567692
Email: dianestardis@icloud.com
www.accringtonbonsai.co.uk

31 May
UK Bonsai Association Auction
Chobham Village Hall,
Station Road, Chobham,
Surrey. GU24 8AQ.
More details to follow soon
7 June (Provisional)
Milton Keynes Bonsai Society Show
Milton KeynesCentral Library,
555 Silbury Blvd, Milton Keynes. MK9 3HL.
Adm: Free. Times: 1000 -1530.hrs
Contact: Simon Roberts
Email: simon.roberts26@btopenworld.com
mkbonsaisociety.co.uk
8 June
Bonsai By The Sea.
The Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth. EX8 2AZ.
Adm: £5. Times: 1000-1630.hrs.
Contact: Brian MacKichan 01392.437525
Email: brian.mackichan@mypostoffice.co.uk
www.exeterbonsaisociety.com

8 June
Midland Bonsai Society Show
Birmingham Botanical Gardens,
Westbourne Road, Edgbaston,
Birmingham. B15 3TR.
Adm: tba. Times: 10:30-16:00.hrs.
Contact: Richard Gilkes 07803 593024
Email: ragilkes@blueyonder.co.uk
www.midlandbonsai.org
Supporting Clubs::
Redditch Bonsai Society
Supporting Traders:
David Cheshire Bonsai
Funky Fish Ceramics
14 June
Accrington & District Bonsai Society Display
At Nursery End Garden Centre,
Harrington Street, Clayton Le Moors,
Accrington. BB5 4DF.
Adm: Free. Times: 09:30 -17:00.hrs.
Ctc: Diane Kennedy 07799 567692
Email: dianestardis@icloud.com
www.accringtonbonsai.co.uk
14 - 15 June
Mid-Herts Bonsai Society
Kingsbury Barn, Branch Road,
St Albans, Hertfordshire. AL3 4SE.
Adm: Free. Times: 1100-1700.hrs
Contact: Geoff Conybeare 07528.614826
Email: info@midhertsbonsaiclub.co.uk
www.midhertsbonsaiclub.co.uk

15 June
Bristol Bonsai Society Show
Failand Village Hall, Oxhouse Lane,
Failand, Somerset. BS8 3TS.
Adm: £6. Under 16s Free.
Times: 10:00 -16:00.hrs
Ctc: Mark Wood 07964 249279
Email:bbs-site@outlook.com
www.bristolbonsaisociety.wordpress.com
15 June
Bedfordshire Bonsai Society Show
Stockwood Park Discovery Centre,
London Road, Luton,
Bedfordshire. LU1 4LX.
Adm: Free. Times: 11:00 -16:30.hrs
Ctc: Richard Gaiger 07745 507318
Email:r.gaiger@ntlworld.com
www.bedfordshirebonsaisociety.weebly.com
15 June
Chiltern Bonsai Society Show and Satsuki Azalea Bonsai Show
Liston Hall, Chapel Street, Marlow,
Buckinghamshire, SL7 1DD
Adm: £2 -16s Free. Times: 10:00 -16:00.hrs.
Contact: Michael Pegg & Adrian Garnett
Email: mikew.pegg@btinternet.com
Email: adrian.garnett@virginmedia.com
www.chilternbonsai.org.uk

21 June
Middlesex Bonsai Society Summer Show
South Harrow Methodist Church,
Walton Avenue, South Harrow,
Middlesex. HA2 8QU.
Adm: Free. Times:1000 -1300.hrs.
Ctc: Mark Moreland 07850 771201
Email: markmoreland@live.co.uk
www.middlesexbonsaisociety.weebly.com
21 June
Manchester Bonsai Society Show
At The Lymm Arts Festival
Lymm United Reformed Church,
David Way, Off Brookside Road,
Lymm, Cheshire. WA13 0WQ.
Adm: Free. Times: 1000 -1600 hrs
Ctc: Wayne Crumpton 07742 111142
Email: mbsmembershipsecretary@gmail.com
21 June
Blackmore Vale Bonsai Group Show
Charlton Remembrance Hall
Charlton, Shaftsbury, Dorset. SP7 0PL
Adm: £4.00 Under 16s Free
Times: 11:00-15:00.hrs
Contact: Geoff 07837.781744
Email: m5eay.geoff@btinternet.com
blackmorevalebonsaigroup.com

22 June
Southend Bonsai Society Spring Show
Ashingdon Memorial Hall
Ashingdon Road, Rochford
Essex. SS4 3HF
Adm: £4.00
Times: 1000 -1600 hrs
Contact: Paul Schofield 07942 679688
Email: southendbonsaisociety@gmail.com
28 June
Milton Keynes Bonsai Society Show
The Guildhall,
The Church of Christ the Cornerstone,
300 Saxon Gate West
Milton Keynes. MK9 2ES.
Adm: Free. Times: 10:00 -15:30.hrs
Contact: Simon Roberts
Email: simon.roberts26@btopenworld.com
www.mkbonsaisociety.co.uk
29 June
Twickenham Bonsai Club Winter Show
St Richard Reynolds Catholic College,
Cliffden Road, Twickenham. TW1 4LT.
Adm: £5. Half price after 1400 hrs
Times:1000 -1600 hrs
Contact: Tina Todd 07801 582553
Email: toddytl@hotmail.co.uk
facebook.com/twickenhambonsai

29 June
Penkridge Bonsai Fair
Penkridge Markets,
Clovelly, Pinfold Lane
Penkridge, Staffordshire. ST19 5AP
Adm: Free. Times: 09:00 -14:00.hrs
Contact: Mark Akins
Email: penkridge@beechfieldbonsai.co.uk
1 - 6 July
UKBA Bonsai Display
Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
East Molesley, Surrey. KT8 9AU.
13 July (Provisional)
Surrey Heath Bonsai Show
Chobham Village Hall,
Station Road, Chobham, Surrey. GU24 8AQ.
Adm: Free. Times: 1000-1600.hrs.
Contact: Chris Rhodes 01276.20893
Email: rhodes163@googlemail.com
www.surreyheathbonsai.org.uk

18 - 20 July
Accrington & District Bonsai Society Display
At Royal Lancashire Show,
Salesbury Hall, Salesbury Hall Road,
Ribchester, Lancashire. PR3 3XR.
Adm: tba. Times: 09:30 -17:00.hrs.
Ctc: Diane Kennedy 07799 567692
Email: dianestardis@icloud.com
www.accringtonbonsai.co.uk
20 July
Akamatsu School Of Bonsai Club Show
Azure Garden Centre,
Station Road, Cramlington,
Northumberland. NE23 8BJ.
Adm: Free. Times: 1000 -1600.hrs
Ctc: Graham Walker 01287 637734
Email: Rob - graham.walker11@ntlworld.com
3 August
Staverton Group Bonsai Fayre
Opp Long River Farm,
New Town Road, Westbury,
Wiltshire. BA13 3ED.
Adm: Free. Times: 0900 -1600.hrs
Contact: Tony Oswin 07776 338899
Email: Rob - oakfieldbonsai@aol.com
or Chris - jeffreyschris@hotmail.com

23 - 25 August (Provisional)
Wirral Bonsai Main Show
Gordale Garden Centre,
High Road, Burton, South Wirral. CH64 8TF.
Adm: Free. Times: 0930-1730/1000-1630/0930-1600.hrs
Contact: Andy Hardman 07513.953646
Email: andy.hardman@hotmail.co.uk
www.wirralbonsaisociety.wordpress.com
24 August (Provisional)
Bonsai Shed Car Booty and Auction
Wood Stock Lane North,
Hill Park Rose Centre,
Thames Ditton, Surrey. KT6 5HN.
Adm: Free. Times:0900-1200.hrs.
Demo: Will Baddeley and Nacho Salar
Contact: Andrew Barber 07590.595538
Email: foodsmithltd@gmail.com
6 September
Accrington & District Bonsai Society Display
At Baxenden Alloment & Garden Show,
The Hollins Technology College,
171 Hollins Lane, Baxenden,
Accrington. BB5 2QY.
Adm: Donation. Times: 14:45-17:00.hrs.
Ctc: Diane Kennedy 07799 567692
Email: dianestardis@icloud.com
www.accringtonbonsai.co.uk

6 - 7 September
Dragon Bonsai Workshop & Auction
Cwmaman Resource Centre,
Station Road, Glanamman,
Wales. SA18 1QL.
Adm: Free. Times:
Sat Workshop & BBQ 10:00.hrs-Late
Sat night Bunkhouse & Breakfast £25
Sun Auction 11:00 -14:00.hrs
Contact: Chris Thomas 07798 798194
Email: chris.thomas1@sky.com
7 September
East Anglian Bonsai Show
Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre,
Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave,
Suffolk. IP5 1JF.
Adm: £4.Under 16.yrs Free
Times: 1000-1530.hrs.
Contact: Dave Fryer 07449 801297
Email: daveafryer@aol.com
13 September
Berkshire Bonsai Society Display
At Henley Farm & Country Show
Henley Showground, Marlow road
, Henley-On-Thames. RG9 3AS.
Adm: tba. Times: 09:00 -18:00.hrs.
Ctc: Jamie Ewing 07570 368175
Email: jamie1322@hotmail.co.uk
www.berkshirebonsai.co.uk

21 September
South East Bonsai Fair
Little Fant Farm, Farleigh Lane
Maidstone, Kent. ME16 9LY
Adm: Free
Times:1000 -1500 hrs
Contact: Adam Hadley 07765 522117
Email: hadoribonsai@gmail.com
5 October (Provisional)
14th Heathrow Bonsai Show
Bracknell Leisure Centre,
Bagshot Road, Bracknell,
Berkshire, RG12 9SE.
Adm: £8 Under 16s Yrs Free.
Tiimes: 1000-1600.hrs
Contact: Mark Moreland 07850.771201
Email: ukbonsaiassociation@gmail.com
www.heathrowbonsai.weebly.com
11 - 12 October
Dragon Bonsai Autumn Show
Open workshop & Clinic
Masion Aberglasney Gardens,
Llangathen, Carmarthenshire,
Wales. SA32 8QH.
Adm: £9.50 Children Free
Times: Sat 10:00 -16:00.hrs Sun 10:00 -15:00.hrs
Contact: Chris Thomas 07798 798194
Email: chris.thomas1@sky.com

16 November
Southend Bonsai Society Winter Show
Ashingdon Memorial Hall
Ashingdon Road, Rochford
Essex. SS4 3HF
Adm: £3.00
Times: 1000-1600 hrs
Contact: Paul Schofield 07942 679688
Email: southendbonsaisociety@gmail.com
2026
17 January
Middlesex Bonsai Society Winter Show
South Harrow Methodist Church
Walton Avenue, South Harrow
Middlesex. HA2 8QU
Adm: Free. Times:10:00 -13:00.hrs
Ctc: Mark Moreland 07850.771201
Email: markmoreland@live.co.uk
www.middlesexbonsaisociety.weebly.com
1 February(Provisional)
Twickenham Bonsai Club Winter Show
St Richard Reynolds Catholic College,
Cliffden Road, Twickenham. TW1 4LT.
Adm10:00 -14:00.hrs £5 Adults
Times:14:00 -16:00.hrs £2.50 Adults
Accompanied under 16 yrs Free.
Contact: Tina Todd 07801 582553
Email: toddytl@hotmail.co.uk
​​facebook.com/twickenhambonsai/
28 February - 1 March
Irish National Exhibition
People's Museum,
Limerick, Ireland. V94 HF53.
Email: irishbonsaiexhibition@gmail.com

12 April
7th Expo Bonsai UK
Sponsored by UKBA
K2 Leisure Centre,
Pease Pottage Hill, Crawley,
West Sussex. RH11 9BQ
Adm 10:00 -14:00.hrs £8 Adults
Times:15:00 -16:00.hrs £4 Adults
Accompanied under 16 yrs Free.
Contact: Steve Hale 07850 771201
Email: ebuk18@gmail.com
www.expobonsaiUK.weebly.com
9 May
World Bonsai Day
17 May (Provisional)
Southend Bonsai Society Spring Show
Ashingdon Memorial Hall,
Ashingdon Road, Rochford,
Essex. SS4 3HF.
Adm: £3. Times: 10:00 -16:00.hrs
Ctc: Paul Schofield 07942 679688
Email: southendbonsaisociety@gmail.com

6 June (Provisional)
Milton Keynes Bonsai Society Show
Milton KeynesCentral Library,
555 Silbury Blvd, Milton Keynes. MK9 3HL.
Adm: Free. Times: 10:00 -15:30 hrs
Contact: Simon Roberts
Email: simon.roberts26@btopenworld.com
www.mkbonsaisociety.co.uk
14 June
Bonsai By The Sea
The Pavilion, The Esplanade
Exmouth. EX8 2AZ
Adm: £5. Times: 10:00-16:30.hrs
Contact: Brian MacKichan 01392.437525
Email: brian.mackichan@mypostoffice.co.uk
www.exeterbonsaisociety.com
20 June
Middlesex Bonsai Society Summer Show
South Harrow Methodist Church
Walton Avenue, South Harrow
Middlesex. HA2 8QU
Adm: Free. Times:10:00 -13:00.hrs
Ctc: Mark Moreland 07850.771201
Email: markmoreland@live.co.uk
www.middlesexbonsaisociety.weebly.com

28 June (Provisional)
Twickenham Bonsai Club Summer Show
St Richard Reynolds Catholic College
Cliffden Road, Twickenham. TW1 4LT
Adm & Times: 10:00 -14:00.hrs £5 Adults
14:00 -16:00.hrs £2.50 Adults
Accompanied under 16.yrs Free
Contact: Tina Todd 07801 582553
Email: toddytl@hotmail.co.uk
facebook.com/twickenhambonsai/
12 July (Provisional)
Surrey Heath Bonsai Show
Chobham Village Hall, Station Road, Chobham, Surrey. GU24 8AQ
. Adm: Free. Times: 10:00-16:00.hrs
Contact: Chris Rhodes 01276.20893
Email: rhodes163@googlemail.com
www.surreyheathbonsai.org.uk
2 August (Provisional)
Staverton Group Bonsai Fayre
Opp Long River Farm
New Town Road, Westbury
Wiltshire. BA13 3ED
Adm: Free. Times: 09:00-16:00.hrs
Contact: Tony Oswin 07776.338899
Email: Rob - oakfieldbonsai@aol.com
or Chris - jeffreyschris@hotmail.com

6 September (Provisional)
East Anglian Bonsai Show
Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre
Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave
​Suffolk. IP5 1JF
. Adm: £4.Under 16.yrs Free
Times: 10:00-15:30.hrs
Contact: Dave Fryer 07749 801297
Email: daveafryer@aol.com
3 - 4 October (Provisional)
The Bonsai Show Live 2026
Telford International Centre
International Way, Telford
Shropshire. TF3 4JH
Contact: Mark Akins
Email: info@thebonsaishowlive.co.uk
11 October (Provisional) 15th Heathrow Bonsai Show
Bracknell Leisure Centre
Bagshot Road, Bracknell
Berkshire, RG12 9SE
Adm & Times:
10:00-15:00.hrs £8 Adults
15:00-16:00.hrs £4 Adults
Accompanied under 16.yrs Free
Contact: Mark Moreland 07850 771201
Email: ukbonsaiassociation@gmail.com
www.heathrowbonsai.weebly.com

15 November (Provisional)
Southend Bonsai Society Winter Show
Ashingdon Memorial Hall
Ashingdon Road, Rochford
Essex. SS4 3HF
Adm: £3. Times: 10:00 -16:00.hrs
Ctc: Paul Schofield 07942 679688
Email: southendbonsaisociety@gmail.com
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