Taunton Flower Show

Taunton Flower Show
Date(s) Early August
Location(s) Taunton, Somerset, England
Inaugurated 1866
Genre Flower show
Website http://www.tauntonflowershow.co.uk

Taunton Flower Show is an annual flower show held in Vivary Park, Taunton, Somerset, England. It has been described as "The Chelsea of the West",[1] and attracts around 24,000 visitors over its two days.[2]

The show was first held in 1866 and apart from during the second world war, has been held every year since.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Thousands set to flock to "Chelsea of the West"". Bath Chronicle. http://www.thisisbath.co.uk/news/Thousands-set-flock-Chelsea-West/article-2498384-detail/article.html. Retrieved 2010-11-21. 
  2. ^ "Vivary Park". European Garden Heritage Network - EGHN. http://cmsen.eghn.org/vivary-garten.html. Retrieved 2009-03-18. 
  3. ^ "History". Taunton Flower Show. http://www.tauntonflowershow.co.uk/history_1.shtml. Retrieved 2009-07-14. 

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