Hampton Court Palace Flower Show ...

This annual horticultural extravaganza will be held from 7th to 12th July 2009.

At the height of summer, one of the world’s most famous royal palaces plays host to the sumptuous Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

This Royal Horticultural Society spectacle is the largest of its kind in the world. For six days in July, thousands of gardening fans can see, smell and touch an abundance of floral delights.

Visitors can enjoy walking around around 50 inspiring display gardens including the tranquil water gardens, a unique category of this show, and the innovative conceptual gardens showcasing the next big names in garden design.

From contemporary to traditional, there are plenty of design ideas to suit any garden lover.

Lambourn is an excellent base from which to visit the Show, and return to afterwards in order to rest weary feet in comfort, or perhaps have a barbecue in our own garden!

Click here for the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show website.

Photo credit: Laura Nubuck www.sxc.hu