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Flower Shows Links

	Garden Shows Internet Site - Calendar listing of flower and garden shows throughout the UK.
	The Growing School Garden - A project to develop interest in schools in gardening, which culminates in a group of schools presenting a show garden as part of Hampton Court Flower Show. Information for schools, a project diary, and contact details.
	Harrogate Flower Shows - Information for visitors and exhibitors for the North of England Horticultural Society's Spring (April) and Autumn (September) Flower Shows, with details of attractions. Includes information on shows by National Amateur societies hosted within Harrogate Shows. Contact details.
	Oldland Show - Run by the Oldland Horticultural Society, in Bristol, during August. Information for visitors, and an on-line exhibitor's schedule. The organisers are very keen to support novice exhibitors. Contact details.
	Prestatyn Flower Show - A traditional annual flower show held in the vicarage gardens in July, organised by the Prestatyn Horticultural Society. Details of attractions and for contact.
	Prestatyn Flower Show - The Flower Show Committee's website, with information for exhibitors about classes, rules, entry form (downloadable or e-mail). Also includes a list of current winners, and pictures of last year's show. Contact details.
	Shrewsbury Flower Show - Two-day annual flower show in August; information on events, attractions, and ticketing. Site includes a virtual tour of the marquees and showground. Contact details
	Southport Flower Show - Information about this August show for visitors about attractions, events and tickets; listing of exhibitors and details of their gardens, and the theme chosen for this year. Contact details, and virtual tour of Victoria Park Show Ground.
	The Lakeland Rose Show - Show in July. Describes displays and attractions, including the Provincial Show of the National Sweet Pea Society and the Northern National Championship of the Royal National Rose Society. Information for visitors, exhibitors and trade stands. News, reports, photos, and contact details.
	Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) - Listing of RHS shows, with links to comprehensive information about each show; includes the Spring Gardening Show at Malvern (May), Chelsea (May), BBC Gardeners' World Live (June), Hampton Court (July), Tatton Park (July), Malvern Autumn Garden and Country Show (Sept), monthly London shows, and Wisley shows (in June and August). Also includes links to archives of past shows.
	Grow : the Gardening Experience - Springtime gardening event held at Esher, Surrey, UK annually. Details of what's there, how to get there, and tickets.
	Gardening Scotland - Annual gardening and outdoor living show held early summer at Ingliston, near Edinburgh. Information about events, exhibitors, and travel arrangements, with online ticket ordering.
	Three Counties Spring Gardening Show - Annual show held in early May offers a show guide and information about attractions, show gardens and celebrities. Malvern, Worcestershire.
	Spalding Flower Parade & Flower Festival - Annual event held the beginning of May. Lincolnshire.
	Yorkshire Garden Show - Presents exhibitor and visitor information for the annual mid-May show. Yorkshire.

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