Nursery Event: Thrifty Thursday
First Thursday of the month
Thrifty is held on the first Thursday of each month 9am-12pm.The plants either come from our Nursery where they might not have flourished to their full potential, or our Centres where plants may have past their best.
The plants will still grow but just need some TLC and a happy home!
The Nursery cannot accept Gift Cards.
Held at: Stewarts Nursery, God’s Blessing Lane, Broomhill, BH21 7DF only, and is not held at any of our other Garden Centres.
Nursery Event: Nursery Tour & Cream Tea
First Tuesday of the Month, 2pm
Once a month we open the doors to our newly constructed glasshouse Nursery at our Broomhill, Wimborne site, and invite you to join us for a guided tour followed by a Homemade Cream Tea in our Coffee Shop.
See how we grow our bedding plants over the seasons, with fun facts about the glasshouse and an insight into our growing process, explaining the features, capabilities and our processes.
Please note tours will not be held in April, May, June, November and December and each group will be a maximum of 20 people.
£12 per person
Held at: The Grow Hub, Stewarts Nursery, Broomhill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7DF
Afternoon Tea at Stewarts
A scrumptious collection of finger sandwiches, scones and miniature cakes, paired with tea or coffee, to enjoy with friends or family. Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options available.
Walk-in Afternoon Tea is available, but our Coffee Shops do get busy so book ahead to guarantee a table! Bookings can be made until the night before.
£17.50 per person
Please note that Privilege Points cannot be collected or redeemed on these bookings.
Held at: Stewarts Coffee Shops
Abbey Event: The Sharpening
25th April, 23rd May, 27th June, 25th July, 22nd August & 12th September
Bring your tools back to life with this expert sharpening service for kitchen knives, scissors, and garden and DIY tools. Instead of replacing worn blades, restore their precision and performance at a fraction of the cost of buying new equipment.
Held at: Stewarts Abbey
Sam Stewart Talk: Working with David Attenborough as a Wildlife Cameraman
7th May, 3pm at Abbey
8th May, 11am at Broomhill
8th May, 3pm at Christchurch
To celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday, we’re holding a talk by Sam Stewart, who worked alongside Sir David in his most recent film ‘Ocean’.
Join us to hear him share the highs and lows of life behind the camera. From remote expeditions and the unexpected challenges to the epic moments that make it all worthwhile. What better way to celebrate our National Treasure’s birthday, than to hear first hand what it is to work alongside him.
£10.00 per person
Held at: All Centres
Christchurch Event: David Austin Rose Talks
Tuesday 23rd June
11:30am
2:00pm
Following two sell-out talks in 2025, we’re glad to welcome back the famous growers ‘David Austin Roses’ who will present their in-depth knowledge of roses, including cultivation, planting and care advice, as well as talking about their own personal favourite varieties followed by a Q&A. This talk will cover the same popular topics as last year, so if you missed out on tickets in 2025, book now as we expect tickets to be popular again.
Your ticket will enter you into a raffle for your chance to WIN a David Austin Rose and set of Kent & Stowe Gardening Tools.
£15.00 per person, includes a drink in the Coffee Shop
Held at: Stewarts Christchurch
Christchurch Event: Grill Fest 2026
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June
After 2 great years, Grill Fest is back for a weekend celebrating outdoor cooking. Perfect for BBQ enthusiasts and garden chefs, the event is designed to help you get more from your BBQ, pizza oven or fire pit at home.
Enjoy live cooking demonstrations packed with sizzling BBQ inspiration, learn new grilling techniques from leading outdoor cooking brands, and take part in hands-on cook-along sessions with the experts. There will be free food samples throughout the day, local producers with BBQ rubs, seasonings and condiments, a drinks bar, and live music.
With brands including Broil King, Weber, Ooni, Gozney, YETI and Kadai, plus kids’ entertainment to keep younger visitors happy, it’s a great summer day out for the whole family.
NEW for 2026: Cook Along Sessions! Book a slot to test the equipment by cooking something yourself under the instruction of the brands themselves so you can really get to grips with the grills. These are a limited number of small group sessions - once they're booked, they're booked!
Adults £10 | Kids under 16 free. Tickets are limited – book in advance to avoid missing out.
Held at: Stewarts Christchurch, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4SA
What's Happening at Stewarts
We host a mix of seasonal, family-friendly and educational events, from Easter egg hunts and half-term dining offers to Nursery tours with cream tea. Visitors can also enjoy workshops, expert talks and afternoon teas, creating a welcoming community hub alongside our plants, homeware and in-store experiences.
Please note that Privilege Points cannot be collected or redeemed on event tickets.