Hampton Court Flower Show

[NSB]

Is anyone going this year? I went last year and it was brilliant.

[tootles]

I want to - but it is a bit far.................
Although ryanair have cheap flights.



Damn, just checked - they're not so cheap anymore. Was 30 euros return last time I looked. It's 100 euros now.
So I won't be going after all.

[kiwirach]

yes, i'm going on the 10th......my 1st time to a big RHS flower show. i'm really looking forward to it.

[dexterdoglancashire]

I'd love to go, but a bit too far! For those of you who do, can't wait to hear all about it!

[NSB]

Im going on the 10th as well

[bubblewrap]

Hampton Court Flower Show sounds painful!

[NOG]

I hate these shows People go cos its the place to go not because they have any interest.

[rana]

I hate these shows People go cos its the place to go not because they have any interest.

Far less so than Chelsea which seems to have become the Celebs day out. Hampton Court is a much better show. More relaxed, more space, better buying opportunuities and easier to talk to the show garden designers.

IMO most people are there through their interest in gardening, not becuase it's the place to be seen.

[selfraising]

Unfortunately I can't go this year because of work commitments but went two years ago for the first time and really enjoyed it. Loads of people who had been to Chelsea as well said they preferred Hampton Court.

[NOG]

If thats the case I my go to Hampton Court after all.

[kiwirach]

sorry for resurrecting an older thread, but ITS TODAY!!!!!......I'm so excited to be going....i have 3 camera batteries, 4 1GB memory cards and some money, and i'll be off soon to get from the top of NE London, to the bottom of SW London!!.

[rana]

I went to the show on Wednesday.
It definitely reflected the recession. Less show gardens, less water and many regular exhibitors absent. The Daily Mail tent was gone and fewer exhibits from overseas. Even garden marginalia such as lighting and irrigation was on the thin side although if you wanted to buy a Bahay Kubo (nipa hut) there was plenty more choice. Saying that the floral marquee was an absolute wonder with a wealth of top class displays worthy of their gold medals and the Karst garden from Slovenia was spot on with faultless attention to detail deserving its 'best small garden' award.

[dexterdoglancashire]

Would love to go, too far Im afraid............if any one does go - any chance of any photos?

[kiwirach]

well i'm back now....

Rana, what you say is interesting.....this was my first time at a big flower show, and i have to say i came away disappointed. i felt it was more a big retail experience than a garden inspiration experience......off the top of my head, nothing made me go wow!. i will have to check back thru the photos tho, cos i am shattered, sore and blistered!!!.
i have photos, so i will select a few, resize them and add them to the thread.