Entertainment

Not only will you find a spectacular varitey of floral displays and gardens, plus shopping opportunities and more, there's also an incredible range of entertainment for all the family to enjoy, including your dog!

From a party bus, fairground rides, archery, rock climbing and so much more, children won't want to leave the Chorley Flower Show.

• The Kids Party Bus - soft play
• Circus Sensible
• Fairground rides, including vintage carousel
• Archery and Rock Climbing
• Giant bubble show and workshop
• Face painting and gems
• A variety of crafts
• Pedal tractors
• Lawn games

While some of these are free of charge there are some activities that have a small fee.

The fabuous Poppywood Alpacas will be at this year's Chorley Flower Show, with visitors able to enjoy an Alpaca walk for free, taking place at regular intervals on all three days of the show.

FREE activity

There's no shortage of expert advice at Chorley Flower Show, with a range of demos, talks and workshops included in your ticket price, by:

• JB Gill (Sunday)
• Siobhan Murphy
• Jonathan Moseley
• Martin Fish
• Jill Fish
• Flowers North West
• Southport College - hand tie bouquet workshop (book on the day)

Schedule coming soon

Dancing

Within the amateur competitions marquee you'll also find a vintage dance floor allowing visitors to take part in a social dance or instructed sessions.

Through the decades catwalk

At 1.30pm every day of the show visitors can enjoy a vintage catwalk showcasing fashion from different decades.

There'll be fantastic live music to enjoy on the main entertainment stage, all three days of the show.

Plus, on Sunday 27 July JB Gill will be on the stage giving a talk to visitors from 11.30am, followed by a Q&A, and a reading from one of his books for children. A book signing with follow in the children's zone.

Schedule to follow

If you're bringing your canine companion to Chorley Flower Show, there's activities for them too!

Dog Agility 10am to 4pm

• There's a dog agility course (all three days of the show) that you and your dog can enjoy, free of charge, between 10 to 4pm.
   
• Agility demonstations will take place at 11am and 2pm on all three days of the show.

Dog Photography

Bring your dog to Chorley Flower Show and have their photo taken by Cat's Dog Photography and as pawrents receive a digital photo that will be emailed to you after the show.

The breath-taking 16th century Grade I historic Astley Hall provides a stunning backdrop for the Chorley Flower Show.

Journey through over 400 years of history to reveal the secrets of Astley Hall, one of the most intriguing historic houses in the North West.

Entry to the Astley Hall is included in your Chorley Flower Show ticket on the day of your show visit.

Enjoy viewing a range of vintage and classic cars on display at Chorley Flower Show.