The Malvern shows are very English affairs set in beautiful countryside at the foot of Elgar's Malvern Hills, to the west of the Cotswolds. Each Spring it attracts a particularly fine selection of show gardens, displays of super plants from some of the best nurseries and a wide range of garden paraphernalia. The 2011 show saw a record 47 gold medals awarded to top quality show gardens that wouldn't have looked out of place at Chelsea. The Spring Show, in early May is the perfect place to start your gardening year.

Our Spring Show trip is a 4 day affair with a day in the Cotswolds, visiting two special gardens on Thursday and a full day at the Malvern Show on Friday.