Plan your visit to Chorley Flower Show
Show Attractions
What's happening at the show
Astley Park, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1NP
10am*-5pm
28, 29 & 30 July 2023
Free Park & Ride & Parking
*The show will open at 9am on the Sunday for ‘quiet hour’ for people who have reduced mobility/prefer a quieter environment. There will also be an area for visitors to take a break from the show at the Chorley Dementia Action stall.
The Chelsea of the North
The award-winning Chorley Flower Show is back for a seventh year and it continues to go from strength to strength as one of the premier horticultural events in the region offering a great day out for all generations of the family.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
Whether it’s the eye-catching exhibits, the practical advice or just a fun day out there is something for everyone at the show with the highlights being:
- A professional exhibitors’ marquee featuring gold-medal winning entrants from some of the country’s biggest shows
- Meet celebrity gardeners and experts in their field.
- Get all the essentials for your garden with our wide variety of trade stands, which will sell something for every garden.
- Be wowed by the amazing amateur marquee with regional competitions hosted by the National Sweet Pea Society and Begonia Society
- Enjoy a picnic on the beautiful lawns with plenty of entertainment throughout the day for all the family with horticultural demonstrations, children’s activities, food and drink and relaxing music to enjoy.
- There’ll be a selection of show gardens and the popular community gardens outside Astley Hall
KEEPING THE KIDS ENTERTAINED
It’s not just for the grown ups!
There is lots to do at the Chorley Flower Show which will keep the kids entertained for hours!
Floral Design Sessions
We’ve set up some “have a go” demonstrations with where the young ones can learn about floral displays and how to make them, making one to take home for keeps!
The activity comes free as part of your Chorley Flower Show ticket but we’d advise you to pre-book as there will be limited spaces.
You can book for each day here:
There are 16 places available per hour each day. First group is 10.15am and last starts 4.15pm.
Other activities
- Face painting
- Fairground rides
- Arts and crafts
- Magical Story activities
- Willow weaving
EXHIBITORS
Full listings of all the professional exhibitors at this year’s Chorley flower show
SERVICES AND FACILITIES
SHOW INFORMATION
If you need any assistance with anything please speak to one of the stewards.
DOGS
Dogs are allowed in the show area but must be on leads at all time. No dogs will be allowed in the marquees at busy times (except assistance dogs). If you want to exercise your dog you can exit the show area and return if you are wearing your wristband.
TOILETS AND BABY CHANGING
We have toilets and baby change facilities in the Coach House and Farmhouse and have provided additional facilities throughout the park.
FOOD VILLAGE AND CAFÉ AMBIO
Café Ambio will be open as usual selling food and drink in the courtyard adjacent to the Walled Garden. A food village and covered seating area is on the opposite side of the lake to Astley Hall.
ACCESS TO SHOW AREA
You will have a wristband upon entry to the event. Should you wish to use any of the park’s other facilities outside the area, such as the children’s play area, then you are welcome to leave and return as you wish, but you must have your wristband to re-enter.
PLANT AND PRODUCT CRÉCHE
If you have bought the plants and items you want and want to enjoy the rest of your visit without carrying them around, we have a plant crèche by Astley Hall.
PLEASE RESPECT OTHERS
We have taken steps to ensure the event is well organised and safe for everyone to enjoy. Please respect other visitors and listen to the instructions of stewards. Smoking is not permitted in any of the buildings or marquees and we’d ask you to respect others if you are smoking within the show area.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcomed in all areas.
Catering
All catering facilities are fully accessible but are located on grass. All marquees are accessible, and all gardens and floral exhibits can be viewed from ground level with the exception of the first floor of Astley Hall.
Disabled assistance
Attendants cannot be provided but one companion is admitted free of charge per visitor who requires assistance. Please book a free carer ticket at the time of booking but please note you must be accompanying the person you are caring for.
Parking
Limited blue badge parking is available on Hallgate car park at the back of Astley Hall. If this gets full we will have a drop-off point on Hallgate car park but the car will need to be parked on one of the other car parks. The drop-off point can be used by other people wanting to drop off at the show. Please do not park on residential roads in Astley Village.
The free park and ride at Botany Bay & Runshaw College (Euxton Lane Campus) has fully-accessible buses, which will transport passengers to Astley Village.
Wheelchairs
ShopMobility will be attending this year’s show. Please contact them for further information: https://www.chorleyshopmobility.com/contact
