ABOUT THE FAIR
The Four Oaks Trade Show is the United Kingdom’s leading international trade fair for the entire commercial horticulture sector and has established itself as a central meeting point for the industry. Its name originates from the organising company “Four Oaks Horticulture Ltd.” and is synonymous within professional circles with innovation, networking, and practical presentations. The exhibition is held annually on a 23-hectare nursery site in rural Cheshire near Macclesfield, just a short distance from the world-renowned Jodrell Bank radio telescope. This exceptional setting offers a unique trade fair experience in the UK.
The focus of Four Oaks is on current developments in horticulture, including sustainable production methods, peat-free cultivation, alternative substrates, innovative and recycled packaging solutions, automation, intelligent growing systems, resource-efficient irrigation, as well as advanced software and digital solutions. The event is much more than a product showcase: it serves as a competence centre where plant producers, international enterprises, technology providers, substrate and packaging manufacturers, traders, and service providers from across Europe present their latest innovations. The range of offerings spans machinery and growing media to retail products and services that are relevant to the entire sector.
A distinctive feature of the event is the extensive plant exhibitions, where European and British breeders display their collections and innovations – from young plants to mature specimen plants. The exhibition programme is further enhanced by expert presentations, hands-on seminars, and discussion panels on topics such as biosecurity, skills development, climate protection, digital transformation, and equality. The prestigious “New Plant & Product Awards” honour outstanding new plant varieties and product innovations, providing the show with a platform for forward-thinking ideas.
The Four Oaks Trade Show brings together leading figures from the green sector, including retailers, wholesalers, garden centres, mail-order and online traders, professional gardeners, landscape architects, urban planners, farm shop owners, and florists. Both exhibitors and visitors represent all areas of horticulture – from production and trade to technology, logistics, and services.
The venue is easily accessible by car as well as by public transport, with ample parking available directly on site. The combination of international exchange, a striking setting, and professional depth makes the Four Oaks Trade Show an essential platform for anyone who wants to actively shape the future of horticulture.
The Four Oaks Trade Show will take place on 2 days from Wednesday, 02. September to Thursday, 03. September 2026 in Macclesfield.