From rolling fields to orchards and woodlands, pretty wedding flowers to country fairs, Britain has much to be thankful for. Enjoying a traditional picnic, packing your own hampers, out in the countryside with friends and family at an event to celebrate all that is good about Britain is a wonderful way to spend the day and there are lots of events to choose from.
The Royal Horticultural Society runs a number of events throughout the year. Tatton brings all the loveliness of summer with beautiful displays that give inspiration to gardeners for wedding flowers, as well as good food and drink. Families and friends can organize their catering before they arrive by pre-ordering hampers to enjoy in the show ground.
For those who enjoy watching fierce competition, then the Taunton show is for them. Amateurs and professionals enter a huge variety of classes from cookery and photography to the more traditional horticultural classes giving visitors a feast of delightful exhibitions. 2011 sees a particular emphasis on dahlias in the floral displays.
Visitors attending the Harrogate autumn show do not need to fear the weather as it is held largely under cover. Seasonal flower displays offer inspiration for autumnal brides looking for ideas for wedding flowers and gardeners can see the seasonal colours available to them. Displays of giant exhibition vegetables will also amaze visitors.
The Malvern Autumn Show also concentrates on the best in seasonal goods and concentrates on the autumn harvest. Displays of vintage farm machinery, prize-winning fruits and vegetables, crafts, cookery and flowers will all delight guests. Delicious local produce including jams, chutneys and honey are a tempting choice to put on the scones in visitors’ hampers.
The RHS show at Hampton Court Palace has visitors flocking to enjoy the beautiful surroundings as well as the exhibits. A busy day of viewing the exhibition marquees with their stunning displays of everything from rare blooms to wedding flowers can be broken up by enjoying hampers in the midst of the Palace’s lovely gardens and parklands.
The jewel in the RHS crown is the annual Chelsea Flower Show. With designers racing to create bespoke gardens and displays in just two weeks, the results never fail to impress. Celebrities, royalty and the public are all drawn to the exhibition marquees that showcase flowers and vegetables from all over the world. Renowned throughout the world, all the horticultural world dreams of a gold medal to display against their work for visitors to admire.
Events such as these make great memories to take home and may give inspiration to try something new. Whatever your interests there are great events to be enjoyed for all the family.