Masterclass Weekend 2026 – North Wales

For the past 27 years, the Masterclass Weekend has brought together gardening enthusiasts, expert growers, and many National Vegetable Society members each November. As well as offering a fantastic opportunity to deepen our knowledge and skills, the weekend is a much-loved occasion to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones who share a passion for growing.

This year’s event will take place from 30th of October to 1st of November 2026 at the Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis, nestled in the beautiful landscape of North Wales. Proceedings begin on Friday evening with dinner at 6:00pm, and the weekend concludes on Sunday with a traditional Welsh lunch.

The 2026 programme features a diverse and exciting line-up of expert speakers:

Growing for Showing in a Small Garden with Keith Able
Growing and Showing Roses with Neil Duncan
Growing Vegetables for a Large Collection – Niall Currie Growing Exhibition Tomatoes and Cucumbers with Chris Spree
Pot Leeks: Tips from an Experienced Exhibitor and Judge, Joe Keeler
Hidden Kingdom: The Role of Fungi in Productive Gardens with Jodie and Lorraine Bryan ‘How to collect, process and store seeds for future use with Dr Robin Probert

The full weekend costs £305 per person, which includes all meals and accommodation.

The event will also see the return of the Growers’ Marketplace, a chance for speakers and attendees to formally sell seeds, plants and sundries or chat with fellow growers

We very much hope you will be able to join us for what promises to be an informative, enjoyable, and memorable weekend.

Warm regards,
Raymond Higgins, Cath Holmes and Michele Thomas

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