The best of Time Off in Somerset Here’s our very personal choice of the best events worth a trip out to see this summer 1. KILVER COURT - FEASTIVAL FARMERS’ MARKET
11th July, 10am – 2pm Details on 01749 340410
Enjoy strolling around Kilver Court’s monthly local produce market, featuring a range of stalls including local food and drink, plants and local crafts. Entry to the breathtaking and historical garden is half price at £2.
2. TAUNTON FLOWER SHOW
6th & 7th August, Vivary Park, Taunton, Friday 6th: 11am – 7pm, Saturday 7th: 10am – 6pm
Held slap bang in the centre of
Taunton’s Vivary Park, Taunton Flower Show has deservedly earned a reputation of the ‘Chelsea Flower Show of the West’. Now in its 144th year, the show features designer gardens, competition and floral marquees, arena events and hundreds of trade stands. The centre pieces of the show are the large competitive classes and floral classes marquees. South West Orchid Society will be there with its fine display.
3. WELLS IN BLOOM
23rd & 24th July, 10.30am – 4.30pm
One of the country’s most famous cathedral cities plays host to two days of floral celebrations which will be well worth travelling to see. Visitors are invited to view private gardens across the city which are opening especially for the festival.
4. NT TYNTESFIELD, WRAXHALL – Evening Walk with the Head Gardener
7th July 6.30pm - 8.30pm Details on
0844 400 4966
Don’t miss this opportunity to take an out-of-hours tour
around the gardens of the spectacular Victorian house with its Head Gardener. Visitors will learn about the ongoing conservation project and future plans for the house and garden.
5. HAMPTON COURT PALACE, Surrey – RHS Flower Show
6th – 11th July, Details on
0844 338 7524 No introduction
needed to the world’s largest annual flower show! Now in its 21st year, and with a new layout and a Shakespearean theme, the internationally renowned show offers an amazing collection of show gardens, horticultural exhibitors, trade stands, and the ever-popular Festival of Roses.
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