THE gardens of a stately home will be hosting a spring plant fair at the weekend.

Newby Hall, near Ripon, North Yorkshire, will join forces with BBC North Yorkshire and TV gardener Geoffrey Smith for the event on Sunday.

As well as about 35 nurseries, specialist growers and stalls selling garden miscellany, BBC North Yorkshire will be celebrating the 400th edition of Down to Earth with a live broadcast from Newby.

Admission to the event, which runs from 10am to 4.30pm, is £6 for adults, £5 for seniors and £4 for children. It includes free entry to Newby's grounds and gardens.