Harrogate was praised by The Times for its “floral excellence” thanks to its twice-yearly flower shows. Past public displays at Harrogate Flower Shows have included “a giant stiletto bursting with flowers as well as a mega afternoon tea set with flowers blooming over a tiered stand”, and only time will tell to see what the creators have in store this year. “But the capital is far from the only place to get a late-spring flower fix: these towns and villages are renowned for their floral creations and present a blooming marvellous weekend away.”You can see all seven of the UK’s “loveliest” towns with floral displays here. Why is Harrogate one of the 'loveliest' towns for floral displays? “Base yourself at the Harrogate Inn, where you can sip cocktails at its pretty domed bar (B&B doubles from £77).”Recommended reading:On Google, Harrogate Flower Shows has a rating of 4.4/5 out of 399 reviews.
