Vintage National Garden Festival Mug

Celebrate a landmark event in British horticultural history with this Vintage National Garden Festival Mug (1986). Crafted in ceramic with commemorative design, it marks the second National Garden Festival held in Stoke‑on‑Trent — blending everyday function with nostalgic heritage appeal.

Perfect for use or display, this mug is both practical and collectible — a cheerful reminder of Britain’s garden festival movement and 1980s cultural pride.

Celebrate Britain’s Horticultural Heritage

The National Garden Festivals were a series of five events held between 1984 and 1992, designed to regenerate industrial sites and celebrate Britain’s horticultural heritage. The 1986 festival took place in Stoke‑on‑Trent, transforming a former steelworks into a vibrant showcase of gardens, landscaping, and cultural attractions.

Souvenirs such as commemorative mugs captured the spirit of renewal and pride, offering visitors a lasting reminder of the occasion. Today, National Garden Festival mugs are prized as nostalgic collectibles that reflect Britain’s 1980s regeneration efforts and the colourful world of commemorative pottery.