Name: Dahlia Day at The Arboretum
Start: 2026-08-23T10:00:00+01:00
Location: Arboretum Nottingham

🌸 Dahlia Fest 2026 at Nottingham Arboretum 🌸
Join us for a relaxed and colourful day celebrating one of the garden’s most loved flowers at Dahlia Fest 2026, right in the heart of Nottingham at the Arboretum.
Organised by Nottingham Green Guardians in partnership with Nottingham City Council, this free event is all about enjoying the Arboretum’s beautiful dahlia border, picking up a few growing tips, and spending time with others who appreciate plants, gardens, and green spaces.
There’ll be music, creative sessions, and (hopefully) a bit of sunshine too.
Whether you’re a keen gardener or just fancy a nice day out, you’ll be very welcome.
🌼 What’s happening on the day
10:00 – Event opens
Come along, have a wander, and take in the dahlias at their best.
10:30 – Talk: All things dahlias
A friendly, practical talk from world renowned dahlia expert.
11:00 – 13:00 – Botanical drawing (ages 16+, bookable)
A calm, guided session with Nottingham Trent University focusing on fine art botanical drawing.
£5 per person
Limited to 20 places – booking via Eventbrite (link to follow).
11:00 – 13:00 – Children’s craft (drop-in)
Make your own tissue paper dahlias – simple, colourful, and a bit of fun.
13:00 – Dahlia care workshop
Tips on how to look after your dahlias and keep them thriving.
Live music, food and refreshments on site (details to be confirmed).
🌱 Get involved
Community planting day – Saturday 20 June
We’ll be inviting people back to plant their own dahlia tubers in a dedicated community section of the Arboretum’s dahlia bed. A nice chance to get hands-on and be part of the display.
October – take a tuber home
Later in the year, you’ll also be able to come back and collect your dahlia tuber.
💚 A few useful bits
Free to attend
Some activities need to be booked in advance
Family-friendly
Everyone welcome
Bring a friend, bring the family, or just come along for a wander -we’d love to see you there 🌸