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Kate Lally

Southport Flower Show dates confirmed as event returns to Victoria Park

Southport Flower Show organisers have confirmed the huge event will return next summer - and say it's billed to be the best one yet.

The annual show has been cancelled twice due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the charity behind the event saying the decisions were made with a heavy heart.

This year's flower show was due to take place from August 19-22, but Max Steinberg CBE, chair of the Southport Flower Show board, said there were "too many elements that remain uncertain”.

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Organisers say they are really looking forward to welcoming guests to a four-day summer festival of "all things floral and fauna".

Huge floral displays in the Grand Floral Marquee will take centre stage, with special guests sharing their expert gardening tips and advice.

There'll also be an amateur growers' competition, as well as dozens of exhibits, and classes, and a family arena, with plenty of activities for children - who go free with a paying adult.

A cookery theatre will be hosted by some of the nation's "most loved chefs", while a food marquee will mean guests can taste products from over 50 independent gourmet producers.

BBC Gardeners' World presenter Adam Frost will be at the show on opening day, providing talks and a Q&A session.

The Southport Flower Show 2022 will take place at Victoria Park from Thursday August 18-Sunday August 21, 2022.

Tickets go on sale at 10am today (Thursday) with an early bird price of £19.50 until August 31, 2021.

Children under 16 go free with a paying adult.

All tickets from the cancelled 2020 and 2021 shows will be carried over.

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