Show Gardens

You'll be amazed at the breathtaking show gardens at Chorley Flower Show. In addition, we'll also have installation by Rita Millat in the Great Hall (Astley Hall), and a floristry competitions located alongside the show gardens.

Greg Anderton will design his fifth garden for the Chorley flower show this year. His design titled 'Centre Stage' will feature a red carpet, glamorous garden party tableaux and incredibly flamboyant tropical planting. Greg said 'The Chorley flower show to me is Chorley's centre stage, showing off not only the wonderful Astley Hall but also the brilliant groups in and around Chorley who create community gardens each year. This is also not to mention the superb school gardens which I love seeing year on year'. He added, 'I want people to feel happy and uplifted by my garden and feel like they are part of a wonderful party!'

the Modern English Garden

Designer; Stephanie Brookes-Taylor ~ the Palette Gardener

As a local garden designer, Steph — The Palette Gardener, based on the outskirts of Chorley, I have found that one of the most sought-after styles amongst my clients is what I refer to as the Modern English Garden. Rooted in the romance and nostalgia of traditional English country gardens, this style reimagines classic planting in a softer, more contemporary and naturalistic way.

Drifts of cottage-style perennials in calming tones of blues, purples, whites and soft pinks weave effortlessly throughout the space, lifted with touches of lime and pale yellow to create subtle contrast and softness. Ornamental grasses introduce movement, texture and valuable winter structure, while wildlife-friendly perennials are arranged in a loose, relaxed rhythm, giving the impression that the garden has naturally settled and gently self-seeded over time. Hydrangea paniculata bring timeless elegance, offering beautiful seed head silhouettes through the colder months, whilst evergreen topiary balls and carefully positioned trees anchor the scheme with year-round structure, balance and form.

The intention behind the garden is to create more than simply a beautiful space; it is designed to evoke a feeling — a place of calm, romance and quiet escapism, where nature feels abundant yet effortless, and where every season reveals a new layer of beauty. This is my interpretation of the English Garden: timeless, immersive and deeply connected to the way people want to live and feel within their outdoor spaces today.

The Five Senses Garden

by Alistair, age 11 -  Winner of our Children's Design a Garden competition

Alistair's garden design is all about the five senses. For each section of the garden Alistair has chosen plants for each of the senses - sight, sound, touch, smell and taste.

Anyone is welcome in this garden, to relax, think, appreciate the variety of nature, or learn about the senses.

Alistair's fabulous design will be brought to life by the expert team at Homescapes who will transform it into a show garden for visitors of this year's show to enjoy.

Thea's Bird and Fairy Garden

by Thea, age 5 - runner up of the Children's Deisgn a Garden competition

Thea's enchanted design comprises of lovely flowers, water feature, paths and table and chairs for people to relax and look for birds and fairies with their friends and family.

Thea's beautiful garden design will be brought to life by the expert team at Homescapes who will transform it into a show garden for visitors of this year's show to enjoy.

The entries for the Community and School Garden compeition are always a highlight for visitors.Created by community groups, schools, nurseries and church groups, over 20 vibrant mini show gardens line the path leading to the Bloomin' Big Marquee for visitors to enjoy and discover more about the groups that created them.

The Community and School Garden Competition is sponsored by Eric Wright Construction:

Astley Hall installation by Rita Millat

Rita's beautiful installations will be in three areas of Astley Hall.

A big floral welcome: a bold colourful large floral installation at the entrance of the beautiful Astley Hall

A walk through nature: this installation in the Great Hall will feel like the community went for a walk and picked beautiful colourful flowers and foliage.

A connection between humans and nature: a great photo moment where flowers will be added to 2D structures

Professional florists floral arrangement competition

Alongside the stunning show gardens, there will be a new element to Chorley Flower Show in the form of a floristry competition - local florists will create beautiful displays for visitors to enjoy, as well as competing for the title of Chorley Flower Show's florist if the year.