Taunton Flower Show

Taunton Flower Show
Genre Flower show
Dates Early August
Location(s) Taunton, Somerset, England
Founded 1866
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. Retrieved 2010-11-21.
  2. "Vivary Park". European Garden Heritage Network - EGHN. Retrieved 2009-03-18.
  3. "History". Taunton Flower Show. Retrieved 2009-07-14.

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Coordinates: 51°00′22″N 3°05′53″W / 51.006°N 3.098°W / 51.006; -3.098

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