Thousands attend the first day of the 2025 Southport Flower Show
Thousands of people enjoyed the glorious sunshine as they attended the 2025 Southport Flower Show. The showground was packed as people took in all of the attractions on offer. There is something for everybody. More fine weather is expected for the rest of the show.
Day 2 - Friday 15th August (Ladies’ Day)
Toyah Willcox -The singer and actress will appear at theGarden Theatre for a Q&A with Paul Crone at 11am and 1pm
Zack George- The fitness expert and ‘Steel’ in the BBC’s reboot of Gladiators will share strategies for success in the Garden Theatre at 4pm.
In the Cookery Theatre, the celebrity chef is ITV This Morning favourite,Phil Vickery, appearing at 12pm and 3pm.
David Domoneyreturns for a second day in the Garden Theatre, at 12pm and 3pm.
Also in the same venue at 2pm areCarole Baxter and George Andersonof Beechgrove Garden fame.
Day 3 - Saturday 16th August
Hamza Yassin -Q&A session with the Strictly winner and expert on the natural world in the Garden Theatre at 12pm and 3pm
Nancy Birtwhistle- The GBBO winner will demonstrate her baking skills in the Cookery Theatre (sponsored by Lancashire Tea and Nationwide Produce) at 12pm and 3pm.
Also appearing in the Cookery Theatre at 11am and 1pm will be pastry chefCherish Finden, judge on Bake Off: The Professionals.
BBC Gardeners’ World broadcasterNick Baileywill answer questions in the Garden Theatre at 1pm.
Carole Baxter and George Andersonreturn to the Garden Theatre to give another talk at 11am.
Day 4 - Sunday 17th August
Justin Fletcher -Stage shows by the CBBC star in Garden Theatre at 11am and 1pm
In the Cookery Theatre will beCharli Thomlinsonat 11am,Dhruv Baker(2010 Masterchef winner) at 12pm andHayley Tulley(GBBO: The Professionals) at 1pm.
The Big Sell Off- Visitors can buy plants from the show at discount prices from 4pm.
More useful information:
When and where - and parking
The show runs from Thursday 14 until Sunday 17 August and the opening times are 10am - 6pm (5pm Sunday). The address is Victoria Park, Southport, PR8 1RX.
Parking is signposted upon arrival into Southport and is available in two main public parking areas.
Princes Park is close to the show and Birkdale Common is located a short distance from the show and has a regular Park and Ride Service. The drop off/pick up point is close to Duke Street Gate. All parking areas are clearly signposted in and around Southport.
Tickets and opening times - and the big sell off
Book tickets online -https://www.southportflowershow.co.uk/including a saving on the gate price with early bird tickets (available until midnight Wednesday 13 August). Children are free with a paying adult.
Tickets for Afternoon Tea in the Summer Pavilion, Ladies’ Day (Friday), the Welcome VIP Buffet (Thursday), and the VIP Experience (Saturday) have now sold out.
The Sell Off starts at 4pm on Sunday with visitors able to buy plants from the show at large discounts.
2026 show dates, Thursday 20th– Sunday 23rdAugust.
