I enjoyed a grand day out at Victoria Park yesterday, despite the damp weather. A bit of drizzle didn’t put off visitors, the show was very busy. Last week I featured an article about what you could expect at Southport Flower Show. Today’s article has a few snippets from what I saw at the show. Over the next few days I’ll feature some more articles on the show gardens and floral designs. Visitors queued up to have their photo taken with a pint at the Rovers Return, in the Coronation Street garden. The garden includes features the famous street sign, the bar and chimney pots.
Southport Flower Show has the largest amateur growers competition in the country. Competitors bring their home grown flowers, plants and vegetables, all keen to be crowned the best in their chosen category. There were some beautiful examples, grown by talented amateur growers, including the biggest leeks I’ve ever seen!
Visitors were entertained with bird of prey displays, medieval knights and live music throughout the day. I took a break from plants and flowers to watch The Knights of the Damned display of ye olde English jousting.
The Grand Floral Marquee contained displays from 66 exhibitors. The marquee showcases everything from cottage garden flowers to Bonsai trees, all grown by specialists. Visitors can get expert advice and buy plants and seeds direct from the growers.
Tomorrow (Sunday 19th August) is the last day of the show, it’s open 10am till 5pm. If you’ve not got tickets, you can buy them on the door for £21, concession tickets are £18. Kids under 16 get free entry when accompanied by an adult.
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