It’s no secret that as a nation we love flower shows! Soaking in the sights and scents in our millions each year as we descend upon the likes of Chelsea, Hampton Court and Harrogate Flower Shows.
Because we’re no different here at SunriseDirect, we’ve carefully crafted some fabulous weekend breaks to enjoy a selection of these must-see flower spectaculars! We can take you to all of the below flower shows, ensuring a fun weekend away filled with fragrance and fanciful flora.
Harrogate Spring Flower Show
Rated as Britain’s top gardening event by Which? tickets for this show are always highly sought after by gardening fans across the UK. With its grand spring show gardens, floral art, Plant Nursery Pavilion, Food Theatre and much more, your senses will thank you for the plethora of colours and scents you’ll discover at the show.
Malvern Spring Flower Festival
A fantastic RHS show with stunning gardens, talks from experts in the horticultural industry and the sensational floral marquee, Malvern Spring Flower Festival is a feast for your senses.
Being revealed this year is the world’s first ever knitted garden, combing the beauty of nature with the talent of human art. Clare Young created the ‘Work of Heart Garden’ as a tribute to her late husband and the hospice who cared for him, depicting a bedroom filled with plants known for their healing properties, such as lavender and rosemary.
The team creating this garden, known as The Knits, are encouraging people from all walks of life to knit or crochet hearts which, in return for a donation to the Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, can be left on trees around the garden, making this a truly unique and growing display. You can read more about this fascinating fundraising project on the Work of Heart Garden website.
Chatsworth Flower Show
In only its second year, the Chatsworth Flower Show has already made a name for itself as a spectacular event blending tradition with innovative and unexpected designs.
Designers push their boundaries using daring designs to create unique pieces of floral displays like no other, working with some of the finest independent companies and nurseries to achieve stunning results. This year a surprise awaits in the Great Conservatory inspired by Head Gardener, Joseph Paxton.
This show is set on the iconic grounds of Chatsworth House and Estate, giving you more than just garden displays to look at.
Tatton Park Flower Show
Tatton Park already boasts magnificent parklands, so this flower show is only adding more vibrant colours to what is already a wonderful place to visit. A perfect summer’s day out, Tatton Park Flower Show will have a range of things to see and do, from the colourful show gardens to interesting demonstrations and top advice from experienced gardeners and chefs!
So, if you're looking for a fun and fragrant getaway, these flower shows offer a great opportunity to enjoy beautiful displays, learn about gardening, and maybe even find some inspiration for your own garden. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just appreciate beautiful flowers, there's something for everyone