The UK’s biggest and oldest home and garden exhibition is back in Scotland for the 75th time with four show areas packed with hundreds of brands.
Ideal Home Show Scotland will bring cooking demonstrations, free live talks, and exhibitors to Glasgow’s SEC on 24th to 27th May.
Celebs come to the city
The show also brings celebrity guests to the city.
British potter and ceramic designer Keith Brymer Jones of BBC2’s The Great Pottery Throw Down, Australian interior designer, Banjo Beale known for BBC TV series Designing the Hebrides and host of Scotland’s Home of the Year, TV chef Phil Vickery of ITV’s This Morning, and award-winning designer Tom Angel.
Tom will be demonstrating planting design tips and highlighting varieties of plants that will thrive in the Scottish climate.
Many more big names will be joining the show this year so keep an eye out for who’ll join the guestlist.
The big names will take to the main stage to share insider tips on a range of topics including the latest gadgets, the power of seasonal decor, identifying plants that’ll thrive all year and round, and navigating your financial future.
Dream home inspiration
For those looking for the ultimate in inspiration, this year’s show home, The Dream Home, will be the most innovative and inspiring house to ever feature at the Ideal Home Show Scotland.
For the first time in the show’s 75-year history, all products in The Dream Home will be available for purchase at the show. It will feature fully furnished rooms created in association with Good Homes stylists, well-known suppliers, and renowned brands, showcasing the latest in interior design trends, must-have accessories and furniture.
The Dream Home isn’t the only place you’ll glean some inspo.
Some of the UK’s best brands will descend on the SEC to showcase items to elevate your home and garden including Sofology, Living Room Sponsor for the Dream Home, DX Home Improvements, The Glasgow Stove Centre, RA Fire and Security, Sofas and Friends, Flawless Balustrades and Urbanpods.
You'll also have the chance to indulge in some retail therapy from brands like Aaron Kearney Design, Indulge Boutique, and I Do Handmade Market.
Official charity partner, Erskine Veteran Charity will be marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a landing craft replica with actors dressed in military uniform of the era. The charity will also have D-Day 80th anniversary-themed merchandise, bucket collections, and giveaways throughout the show.
Places to eat
For the foodies amongst us, the show has its own dedicated Eat & Drink Festival section where you can devour the best modern cuisine, mixology, delicious global dishes, and independent produce.
Shop the latest kitchen gadgets, sample sweet and savoury delights, catch cooking demos from top chefs, enjoy a tasty tipple from the likes of The Boozie Coo and grab a bite from one of the many available vendors like Bricklane Bagel Co, Far out Bao or Chulos Bakes.
Ideal Home Show Scotland takes place from Friday 24th to Monday 27th May, 10am to 5pm, at SEC, Glasgow. For more information and to book tickets visit: www.idealhomeshowscotland.co.uk
*T&Cs: Offer closes on May 7. Two free adult tickets per household. Normal in advance adult price £26. Children 15 years and under, go for FREE, (Maximum 2 per adult ticket). Please request child tickets at the time of booking. Entry is valid for the Show and Day requested between 24th and 27th May 2024 for the Ideal Home Show Scotland. Tickets will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Tickets are non-transferable and non-assignable and there are no cash alternatives. All tickets will be scanned upon entry so you must bring your ticket code with you. Multiple applications will be refused entry onsite. You can either show your tickets on your phone or print them at home. A confirmation email will be sent within 5 days of booking with instructions on how to redeem your tickets. Open to UK residents only.
