A small but enthusiastic group made the journey over to Floral Media for what proved to be a thoroughly enjoyable and enriching day out. Although the weather remained dry, a biting wind ensured our coats stayed firmly wrapped around us as we explored this remarkable venue tucked away in rural Nottinghamshire.

Our visit began with a warm welcome from Steven and Paula Routledge, the husband‑and‑wife team behind Floral Media. Their story is as inspiring as their surroundings. Over the past 30 years, they have built an exceptional reputation across horticulture, floristry and events, and their passion is evident in every corner of their 15‑acre site. Paula’s impressive credentials - RHS judge, Chelsea Flower Show medallist, NAFAS North Midlands Demonstrator and BBC Radio Nottingham gardening broadcaster added real depth to the talk and demonstration she delivered for us.

The gardens themselves have been lovingly developed over the last two decades, featuring wildflower meadows, sculptures, and their newest venture: the Field of Dreams Flower Farm, which supplies local florists and farm shops and offers DIY flower buckets. Despite not being open to the general public, Floral Media hosts a varied programme of horticultural and floristry workshops, along with two types of exclusive group visit packages - a real privilege to experience.

Following an informative talk, an engaging floral demonstration and a scrumptious lunch, we enjoyed a little plant shopping before fitting in a cheeky visit to nearby Norwell Nurseries https://www.norwellnurseries.co.uk/ for a quick wander and a small purchase or two. It was the perfect way to round off the afternoon before returning to home.

This was a delightful visit from start to finish, educational, welcoming, beautifully presented and full of inspiration. We would wholeheartedly recommend Floral Media to any group seeking a memorable day out in a unique and expertly run setting.