Best in bloom

The country cousin of The Chelsea Flower Show, with acres of space to make it a more relaxed affair.

Not only is this the biggest flower show in the world, but you can catch one of the summer's best displays of roses in the dedicated growers' marquee. There are also stands from 150 leading nurseries.

Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey (0870 906 3791). Fri 8 & Sat 9 Jul, 10am-7.30pm, Sun 10 Jul, 10am-5.30pm. Afternoon tickets £15, All day entry £23, children £5, under-fives free. Plant sell off Sun 10 Jul, 4.50pm.