Southport Flower Show Returns with a Bang: Celebrating a Century of Horticultural Excellence

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Southport Flower Show returns this week for a four-day celebration of horticultural highlights, featuring celebrity guests, television chefs, and a real-life Gladiator. The event, held at the 34-acre Victoria Park, promises to be an unforgettable experience, with show gardens, exhibits, and trade areas showcasing the best of the region's flora and fauna. Competition judging takes place later this week, as a packed programme of events and activities unfolds.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Southport Flower Show, now in its 101st year, has a rich history of attracting visitors from far and wide, with last year's event reaching 50,000 attendees across four days.
  • Celebrity guests include Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher, punk icon Toyah Willcox, wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin, and Strictly winner, among others.
  • The show features a packed programme of events, including celebrity Q&A sessions, live demonstrations, live music performances, and outdoor shows, including dog displays and horse shows.
  • New family attractions this year include alpacas, a children's trail highlighting conservation and scarecrow festival, and an outdoor area for children's yoga, doodle wall, and tennis skills.
  • General Manager Alan Adams commented on the event, praising the commitment and focus of all involved in making the show a success.

Statistics:

  • The Southport Flower Show returns for its 101st year, attracting 50,000 visitors last year.
  • The event takes place at the 34-acre Victoria Park in Southport.
  • Show times are 10am to 6pm Thursday to Saturday, and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.
  • A total of 14 celebrity guests are scheduled to appear at the event, spanning four days.

Sources:

  • By, David Raven (original article source)

+ The Southport Flower Show (event website: not cited, editorial assumption)

+ Southport Flower Show programme (cited as event materials, not provided in the source)