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Selected attendees from GroundsFest Academy events were recently given the opportunity to experience a truly unforgettable day at Lord’s Cricket Ground, widely regarded as the Home of Cricket. The exclusive experience day offered delegates a behind-the-scenes look at elite-level turf management within one of the world’s most iconic sporting venues. Hosted by Lord’s Head Groundsman […]

GroundsFest Academy recently delivered another highly successful educational event with its Understanding Profiles: Sands, Soils, Rootzones and Gravels day, in partnership with Mansfield Sand. Designed as a practical, end-to-end learning experience, the free, CPD accredited event brought together professionals from across the industry to deepen their understanding of the materials that form the foundation of

The GroundsFest Academy, in collaboration with John Moverley OBE, has launched a free online sustainability assessment tool designed to help organisations evaluate and strengthen their sustainable practices. Sustainability is increasingly becoming a core requirement across the industry, yet many organisations are still uncertain about what practical steps they should be taking. The new tool has

Selected attendees of the 2025 GroundsFest Academy events were recently given a unique opportunity: a behind-the-scenes experience day at the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal F.C. The day offered a CPD-accredited, practical insight into the operations, challenges, and expertise involved in managing a world-class playing surface and stadium environment. Led by Paul Ashcroft, Head of

Purple Ash Media, the powerhouse team behind GroundsFest, is proud to announce the acquisition of The Landscaper magazine. This strategic move brings together the UK’s most dynamic live grounds maintenance event and one of the industry’s leading trade publications, creating a unified, year-round platform for the landscaping sector. The acquisition includes The Landscaper’s full portfolio:

GroundsFest Academy is set to host the Champion Greens: Fine Turf Greenkeeper’s Masterclass at BTME, Harrogate, delivering a focused learning session designed to help greenkeepers prepare their bowling and golf greens for the season ahead. Taking place on Thursday 22 January from11:00am – 3:00pm the session will be led by Stuart Yarwood MG, Regional Technical

GroundsFest was delighted to sponsor the 2025 BALI National Landscape Awards – a standout celebration of the landscaping industry and the people, skills and businesses that make it thrive. The Awards continue to set the benchmark for excellence, shining a light on outstanding projects and recognising the dedication, professionalism and creativity found right across the

GroundsFest is heading into 2026 with incredible momentum, following a record-breaking rebook phase that highlights the industry’s growing confidence in – and excitement for – the event. During the rebook period, GroundsFest 2026 has already achieved: Nearly 200 exhibitor stand bookings already Over 20,000sqm of sold space More than 6,000sqm of extra floorplan added to

GroundsFest has been recognised for its exceptional contribution to the groundscare and landscaping industry, having won the Industry Impact Award at the EN Indy Awards. The Industry Impact Award celebrates an exhibition or trade show that has demonstrably changed, influenced, or significantly contributed to the growth and advancement of the industry it serves – and

The latest free GroundsFest Academy event once again proved a huge success, this time focusing on Irrigation Maintenance in partnership with Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS). Held at the impressive Throws Farm Research and Technology Centre in Great Dunmow, Essex – the heart of OAS’s research and development activity – attendees were treated to a day