See spectacular floral displays at Stonehenge as they travel back in time to the Victorian dahlia shows – all of this is taking place between Friday 27 September and Sunday 29 September 2024 (9.30am to 7.30pm).
Image by Salisbury & Avon Gazette
During the 1840s, Stonehenge hosted popular dahlia shows attracting crowds of thousands of people. The historic shows involved a variety of competitions, including the creation of sculptures made entirely from flowers and the cultivation of prize-winning dahlias.
Join them as they recreate this colourful part of the Stonehenge story. Discover expertly crafted floral sculptures, admire locally grown dahlias, and vote for your favourite in their take on a traditional show. And for those important selfie moments, experience their dahlia meadow and take a photo or two amongst all the breath-taking floral displays.
The event will also feature two fresh floral mannequins designed by Fleurs de Villes which have been based on figures from Stonehenge’s recent past.
You can even come dressed to impress, just as the Victorian visitors would have done!
More information on www.english-heritage.org.uk
