Activities, Entertainments & Events for Highnam Court Spring Fair 2010 include:

Plus many more activities and exciting events for people of all ages!

Please note that the programme may be subject to alteration.

Classic Cars

Once again, some wonderful classic cars are expected to be on show at Highnam Court Spring Fair 2010. Dating back to 1925 and featuring Rolls Royce and Bentley cars almost up to the present day and ranging from large formal limousines to two-door open sports cars.

Medieval Village NEW for 2010

Step back in time, and come and experience life as it was in the year 1350. Walk through the tented village and watch the mercenaries prepare for battle, see how their arrows and armour's made and smell the food being prepared. Watch the Barber/Surgeon and his pet leech Archie operate on the wounded soldiers on the field of battle. You can also put on armour and try out some archery. 'This is living history with a difference' from the Freemen of Gwent.

Floral Marquee


Image © 2008 Lesley Barrett

Flowers and gardens go together, so it is only natural that Highnam Court Spring Fair is once again showcasing its Floral Art Competition.

The competition is aimed at individual flower arrangers, members of flower clubs and anyone else who simply likes to arrange flowers and want to try their luck.

The Floral Marquee is also the venue for demonstrations, at no extra cost, by national and local demonstrators from the National Association of Flower Arranging Societies, a gardeners' clinic, talks on garden maintenance by professional gardeners and stalls selling flower arranging accessories.

Shopping Mall

Featuring many craft, gift and garden related stalls. These include everything from plants to garden machinery, a wide range of bags, scarves, jewellery and homeware through to food, sweets and drinks.

The shopping experience is in three marquees as well as some outdoor displays.

Gloucestershire Stone Carving Festival


Image © 2008 SoGlos

Following the great success of the Stone Carving Festival last year, Highnam Court Spring Fair 2010 will once again host a stone carving festival where up to 12 local carvers will be working over the two days to produce a design of their own choice. Judging will take place on Sunday afternoon, then all the work produced will be auctioned to raise funds for the charities.

The standard last year was extremely high, and 8 exquisite interpretations of a 'Green Man' were produced. This festival is a unique opportunity to bid for high quality work anfter watching it being created.

Catering & Refreshments

Refreshments will be available all day in the Terrace Café. Operated by NSPCC volunteers, with proceeds helping to support the work of the NSPCC in Gloucestershire. In 2010 it is being sponsored by Sainsbury's. Selections will include home-made cakes, ploughman's lunches, sandwiches, snacks and cream teas. A wide range of drinks will also be available.

NEW this year - Barbecued Food

Grand Draw

1st Prize
Half a day out around the County in a Chauffeur driven Vintage Rolls Royce
Kindly donated by Mr Roger Head, DL
2nd Prize
Miele Dishwasher
Kindly donated by Gillman's of Gloucester
3rd Prize
An Original Watercolour of Your Home
Kindly painted and donated by The Dean of Gloucester Rev. Nick Bury
4th Prize
Two top price tickets for The Three Choirs Festival 2010 and Champagne Reception at the Cathedral
Kindly donated by The Dean of Gloucester Rev. Nick Bury
Other Prizes
* The Green Man
Kindly donated by Roger Head, DL

  • MP3 Player

Kindly donated by Sony of Gloucester

  • Six Adult Tickets for a weekend visit to Three Counties, Malvern

Kindly donated by Three Counties, Malvern

  • One Hour Photo Shoot

Kindly donated by Maggie Booth Photography

  • Three x £25 Vouchers for Express Car Valets (free collection and delivery in the Cheltenham area). Free courtesy car available

Kindly donated by Richard Tan, Vehicle Solutions, Cheltenham

  • Family Tickets for NSPCC Concert at Highnam Court on Saturday 26th June 2010

Kindly donated by the NSPCC)

Kindly donated by Mark Williams

  • Bouquet of Flowers

Kindly donated by Mr and Mrs Robert Parker

  • Large Teddy Bear

Kindly donated by Mrs G.M. Higgs

  • Large Wooden Animal Carving

Kindly donated by Dave Bytheway

  • Knave of Spades (book written and signed by Alan Titchmarsh)

Kindly donated by Alan Titchmarsh's agent

  • Large Box of Cadbury's Milk Tray

Kindly donated by Jane & Mike Bennett

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Highnam Court Spring Fair is held every year in April and is a really great day out for everyone of all ages from all parts of Gloucestershire and beyond. It also raises funds for three very important local charities: Gloucester Cathedral, The Pied Piper Appeal and the NSPCC.

More information may be obtained from the contacts listed on the main page

We are grateful for the sponsorship and support of a number of organisations.