Gardeners’ World Live Is the Biggest Gardening TV Show

What is Gardeners’ World Live?

Gardeners’ World Live is the biggest gardening event in the UK calendar. Held at the NEC in Birmingham, it attracts over 20,000 visitors over three days and has around 700 exhibitors. In recent years, its profile has grown with the launch of a second show site at The VeeEND – a brand new event space located adjacent to Gardeners’ World Live. This has meant there are now two excellent days of exclusive gardening content under one roof. This article provides advice on how to get involved as an exhibitor or visitor to GWL19. It also explains what you can expect from this year’s show and answers some common questions you might have...

Who is the show aimed at?

GWL19 is aimed at all aspects of horticulture including growers, retailers, landscapers and gardeners. There are also a lot of onsite activities for kids and the young at heart, with the hope that the next generation of gardeners will be inspired to grow their own. Sensory gardens, bee houses, and plant clinics all add to the fun and excitement. If you’re an exhibitor, you can expect to see a lot of serious gardening people and a lot of people who love gardening. You might also see some people who fall into both categories. No matter who you meet or what type of garden they have, there will be something for everyone at the show.

Key things to do before you exhibit at GWL19

Make sure your stand is compliant with health and safety regulations. Health and safety regulations are in place to ensure everyone involved in the show is safe and healthy. You don’t want to lose your place at the show. - Select your stand. They fill up quickly, so don’t delay. Make sure you measure your products and packaging to make sure they will fit on the stand. Decide which stand to go for. If you are not an existing exhibitor, you will be put into a queue and assigned a stand. Book your flights. With the show being held at the end of September, you’ll want to make sure you don’t miss the last flight home. Book your hotel room. Again, don’t leave it too late. You don’t want to end up having to drive home after a long day of talking to people. Get your marketing materials ready. Make sure you have leaflets, leaflets and business cards ready to give out to people. You never know who you’ll meet at the show.

GWL19 Visitor Guide

As an attendee, you can expect to see a lot of different things at the show. You can expect to walk miles and see lots of interesting, unusual things from nurseries and plant breeders. You can also expect to see lots of new products that have just been released onto the market and you can expect to see lots of different gardening experts and personalities from the show hosting and speaking at various stages throughout the event. On top of that, there will be lots of free activities for kids and families, such as free workshops, free gardening tips and free plants. You can also expect to see hundreds of different retailers showcasing their latest and greatest gardening products. The best thing about the show, though, is the atmosphere. Everyone is so relaxed and calm, which is a nice change from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You can expect to meet lots of new and interesting people, and you can expect to hear lots of great tips, advice and stories from people who have been in the industry for years. You can also expect to leave the show feeling inspired and excited about gardening and about life in general.

Summary

Gardeners’ World Live is the biggest gardening event in the UK calendar. Held at the NEC in Birmingham, it attracts over 20,000 visitors over three days and has around 700 exhibitors. The show is aimed at all aspects of horticulture including growers, retailers, landscapers and gardeners. GWL19 is a very busy event, and with so many people attending, you don’t want to be caught out. Make sure you book your flights, hotel room and get your marketing materials ready early. Make sure you have enough stock to sell at the show. It’s very rare that you’ll come away from the show without having sold out. Plan your day, set yourself a budget and make sure you take plenty of breaks. The best thing about the show, though, is the atmosphere. Everyone is so relaxed and calm, which is a nice change from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You can expect to meet lots of new and interesting people, and you can expect to hear lots of great tips, advice and stories from people who have been in the industry for years.