Blooming event celebrates 20 years

The Carlisle and Borders Spring Show will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and will be back to its blooming best this May.

The Carlisle City Council’s Spring Show will be held in Bitts Park and Victoria Park over the May bank holiday weekend (Sunday, 4 May and Monday, 5 May). Thousands of people are expected to attend the horticultural show.

More than 40 stalls selling a variety of plants and garden accessories from top gardening experts will be on show. Children are also catered for with a Family Activity Marquee with arts and crafts, face painting, a children’s ride and Daffy Dill - children’s entertainer.

Entertainment will be provided by the Apu Peruvian band who are sure to provide a vibrant atmosphere to complement the stalls and exhibitions from the West Lakes Crafts and Floral Art marquees.

Countryside activities will include a Gardeners Question Time at 2pm, on both days, in the Green Spaces marquee.

Rob Burns, Carlisle City Council’s Community Support Manager said:

"We are hoping that thousands of visitors will come out and support the event. There will be stalls and entertainment to suit all tastes and it is sure to be an enjoyable family day out."

The show will take place on Sunday, 4 May and Monday, 5 May, between 10am and 5pm. The floral art marquee will open from noon on Sunday, 4 April (to allow judging to take place). Admission is £2.50 (accompanied children under 16 have free admission).

Bitts Park (Dacre Road) car park will be closed to the public on both days of the event, but alternative parking is available close to the venue. Car parking charges apply on both days.