RHS Flower Show Tatton Park: La Petite Luxe

Last weekend I attended the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park, in a very hot and sunny Tatton Park, Knutsford. The show is held in the acres of deer park, just a walk away from the Tudor Old Hall and the Neo-Classical Mansion with it's 50 acres of landscaped gardens, Tatton Park is one of the UK's most complete historic estates.

The show has four zones, with a combination of gardens, plants, food and shopping reflecting the zone titles of Grow, Escape, Inspire and Feast. This year's theme was 'carnival' and this was seen throughout the show with vibrant floral displays in the RHS Floral Marquee and the floral umbrellas and costumes of the carnival parade performers.

My main reason of attending the show was to the see the beautifully innovative creative gardens, whilst the show isn't as abundantly full of show gardens like RHS Chelsea, the gardens in attendance at Tatton were definitely up there in standard and creativity. I was also in awe of the growers in the RHS Floral Marquee, they were impeccable and another highlight of my day at the show.

Tatton is, of course, a selling show and pretty much anything you can think of to put in a garden is on sale here, from lifesize Gorillas made from car parts to wrought iron tree water features.

Overall a wonderful day out for friends to families, there is something for everyone, beautiful gardens, local grown produce and good food including a dedicated Pimm's Tent (fabulous), shopping and crafts in the 'have a go' tent! A must day out to put in your diary for next year!