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 Enjoy
Taunton in
Natures Colour
At the Best Flower Show in the South West !
Whether you love flowers and gardening
or not the Taunton Flower Show offers a diverse range of
exhibits, stalls, activities, arts, traders, crafts,
entertainment, displays and much, much more. But that's
only one reason why you should come to Taunton Flower
Show. The other is that it is situated in the glorious
Victorian grounds of Vivary Park; in the heart of
Taunton Town Centre.
 Known
by many as the Chelsea of the South West, the flower
show opens its gates each year to offer residents,
visitors and tourist a great day out with over 100 craft
stands outside and many floral trade stands inside.
There are competition marquee's; some which house many
demonstrations throughout the two days; there is an
arena for entertainment and even events organized for
children such as rides and puppet shows.
 For
the many growers from around the county and further it
is a time of more serious thoughts and that is
presenting to the judges and the public the very best of
their expertise, work, traditions and innovations. Their
dazzling displays, picture perfect blooms and fruit are
just a few of the many categories you can view at that
traditional Somerset pace.
 If
you do decide to pay the flower show a visit you will
surely see a range of age groups enjoying what is on
offer. Kids just love seeing the giant vegetables,
fruits and blooms while the older kids love the
bargains, expert knowledge and discovery of new plants
and exhibits. There is entertainment in the centre of
the show ranging from bands, dog trials, falconry and
many other agricultural events that make the day that
extra special. Throughout the
shows landscape you can stop for something to eat and
drink and if you fancy something more substantial you
will find many quality catering stands that offer the
real taste of Somerset. Maybe you'd like to try some
country cream fudge or even a pint of ale. Whatever,
you'd like to do we guarantee
that all your senses will be stimulated by the things you
can do, see, buy, eat, drink and thoroughly enjoy.
For over 137 years the Taunton Deane
Horticultural and Floricultural Society have organized
the event and 2004 saw one of the best years ever and it
promises to be even better. The flower show really is a
great day out for shoppers and gardeners alike and is
real value for money. We recommend and invite everyone
to join us next year for an even bigger and better event.
We look forward to seeing you there! |
The park was laid
out in 1895. The front gates and the bandstand and one
shelter date from this time. In 1902 an oak tree was
planted close to the bandstand to mark the coronation of
Edward VII. With funds left over from the celebrations,
the fountain was commissioned as a memorial to the late
Queen Victoria. It was unveiled in 1907. The war
memorial dates from 1922 with a formal garden centred
around it with post and chain ivy swags and seats placed
in the bays of the semi circular path. In 1927 the
putting green was laid out and in 1928 the golf course
opened. The boating pond and the National Rose Society
Provincial Trial Ground around the war memorial were
added in the 1960s. The model railway track was added in
1979 and the playground next to the tennis courts in
1980.
