TV presenter George Clarke is to officially open the Blenheim Palace Flower Show 2019 at 10am on Friday 21st June.

Star of shows like The Home Show, The Restoration Man and George Clarke's Amazing Spaces, the architect and writer will be launching the three-day show at the grand opening on Friday.

As well as enjoying a tour of the spectacular showground, George will also be taking part in two question and answer sessions in the Garden Talks Theatre at 11am and 1.30pm.

Now in its seventh year the unmissable gardening show returns to the Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site with a series of exciting new additions.

As part of the spectacular event members of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies will be making circus inspired floral designs using a variety of cut flowers.

For the first time visitors will be able to explore 10 new Plant Borders, created and curated on site by independent gardeners each with their own theme showcasing what can be achieved in a planted border, the perfect inspiration for all gardeners.

The horticultural show features over 300 exhibitors located around a Grand Floral Pavilion, which is situated on the South Lawn of the picturesque Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.

Visitors can enjoy Garden Talks with experts and enthusiasts, fabulous food and drink as well as an outdoor Plant Village and live entertainment throughout the weekend.

At the heart of the show will be the 20,000 square foot Grand Floral Pavilion featuring more than 30 floral displays and a large selection of flowers and plants from the UK's finest plantsmen.   

Admission to the show includes entry to the Park and Gardens so visitors can also make a day of it exploring Blenheim Palace's Formal Gardens and 2,000 acres of 'Capability' Brown Parkland.

What: Blenheim Palace Flower Show

When: Friday 21 June – Sunday 23 June 2019

Why Visit: Discover an unmissable horticultural event set in the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace.

Admission: Park & Gardens Ticket required: Adult £16.00 Concession £13.00, Child £7.40, Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £43.00

Website: blenheimflowershow.co.uk

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Blenheim Palace Flower Show, Woodstock, Oxford, OX20 1PP

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For more information please contact Melodie Manners | melodie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379 or 07815 709548

Notes to Editors

Plant Border Applications are still being taken contact the Show Manager at mig@migkimpton.com.

Blenheim Palace Flower Show returns for its 7thyear in June, 2019. This wonderful three day show celebrates the very best of gardening, home and lifestyle. It is packed with inspiration, flowers and plants and everything you need for your home and garden. The show is a celebration of lifestyle and the great outdoors.

The Grand Floral Pavilion forms the centre of this year's show. Packed with exhibitors showcasing the UK's finest nurseries and plantsman competing for the prestigious Best in Show Award.

The Shopping Village will feature an abundance of trade stands selling everything from unique garden gazebos, greenhouses and arbours to gardening sundries and hundreds of other products from over 250 leading exhibitors.

Our Food and Drink Pavilion will meet you upon your arrival featuring a range of food and drink purveyors and artisans, including tastings and samples.

For gifts and crafts our Home and Country Living Pavilion is filled with a selection of original handmade giftware, jewellery and luxury goods.

About Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is the home of the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. This masterpiece of 18th-century Baroque architecture boasts over 300 years of history and is a World Heritage Site, surrounded by more than 2000 acres of 'Capability Brown' landscaped Parkland and Formal Gardens. Not only an iconic part of history, Blenheim Palace is a living and changing experience with a wealth of events, themed tours and exhibitions throughout the year. blenheimpalace.com

About Aztec Events

Aztec Shows began in 1995 as a family run business and during the past years our shows have attracted well over a million visitors. With events in Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk, Nottinghamshire, Suffolk, Newbury and now Oxfordshire, Aztec have firmly established themselves as one of the Country's leading public consumer show organisers.

Currently Aztec organises around 40 events a year, all have excellent reputations with both exhibitors and the visitors. aztecevents.co.uk.