Gloucestershire &amp; Worcestershire


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<p>The Malvern Autumn Show is beckoning and this year looks more tempting than a frothy pumpkin spiced latte with extra sprinkles. What&#8217;s it all about I hear you ask? Back for its 27th year, it is the UK&#8217;s largest Harvest knees up &#8211; three days of fun featuring a medley of food, gardening, entertainment, shopping, chats, demos, food, drink and more.</p>



<p>Here&#8217;s why you can&#8217;t miss it (plus keep reading to <strong>WIN</strong> a Family Ticket for 5 and artisan food and drink hamper &#8211; whoop!).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>So what&#8217;s the Malvern Autumn Show all about? </strong></h2>



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<p>Love all things autumnal? Then you’ll be a huge fan of this big hitter event&nbsp;<a href="https://www.malvernautumn.co.uk/">The Malvern Autumn Show</a>&nbsp;is an annual jamboree of gardening, artisan produce, food and drink and fun. Expect giant vegetables, stunning floral displays, special guests, live music, great stalls and loads of family entertainment.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sounds good, <strong>where and when </strong>it is?</h2>



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<p>Catch it from Friday 22 September to Sunday 24 September 2023, at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-so-what-s-new-for-2023">So what&#8217;s new for 2023?</h2>



<p>Well, since you ask.. this year the Vintage Village will be bigger and better than ever, with a dance tent, tea room, vintage pub, dance lessons and vintage clothes. There&#8217;s even a grown ups&#8217; dressing up box where you can do &#8216;parade a decade&#8217;, trying on vintage clothes from the 40s, 50s and 60s. </p>



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<p>Also new for 2023 is The Black Pear Bistro, a fabulous new restaurant offering artisan fare, with a tantalising two-course lunch (29.95 per head) served daily between 12 and 2pm courtesy of Hereford’s A to Zest. Pre-booking is essential (very limited walk ups) to ensure you can secure a table. Find it in the Linden suite. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Any special guests</strong> <strong>to look out for?</strong></h2>



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<p>Absolutely. This year’s show will once again welcome a host of familiar faces and well-known names, from Nikki Chapman and Martin Fish to Jonathan Moseley. In the Kitchen Theatre, award-winning food and garden writer and photographer Mark Diacono will host with demos and info-packed talks from chefs and food experts. Don’t miss Expert forager Liz Knight, author of <em>Forage: Wild Plant to Gather, Cook and Eat</em>.</p>



<p>Familiar faces from the Great British Bake Off will be among some of the UK’s best-selling food and drink authors appearing and join Arthur Parkinson and Blanche Vaughan for a debate called Vegetable Versus Flower Gardening. </p>



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<p>Chef-turned-food and travel photographer Joe Woodhouse, whose <em>More Daily Veg</em> is out in September, will be discussing how to make vegetables the star of the meal with GBBO contestant Crystelle Pereira. John Whaite, winner of the third series of GBBO (and runner up in the 2021 series of BBC’s <em>Strictly Come Dancing </em>as the show’s first all-male pairing) will be sharing stories from his new memoir <em>Dancing on Eggshells</em>.</p>



<p>Head to the Garden Theatre for tips on what to plant for seasonal colour, along with advice for your veg plot.<em> BBC Gardeners’ World</em> presenters Arit Anderson and Adam Frost will be making return visits, as will popular florist Jonathan Moseley.</p>



<p>Malvern favourite Martin Fish, who has a wealth of gardening knowledge and practical advice to share from his 35 years in horticulture, will be hosting the Potting Shed Stage in the Harvest Pavilion, talking to nurseries, growers and specialist plant societies. Martin will also team up with his wife Jill for ‘Gardening on the Menu’ talks you can listen into.</p>



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<p>For foodies, there’s the fantastic outdoor Food &amp; Drink Village. Expect a mix of artisan food purveyors serving up delicious dishes. There’ll be a mix of local and world suppliers too, making for an amazing gastro experience. You&#8217;ll want to bring the large shopper for this.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Did someone say ‘gin show’? *sets off*</strong></h2>



<p>We did indeed. Visit the popular Malvern Gin Show where you can take part in tastings, get recipe ideas and hear gintastic talks showcasing gin producers from all over the counties. It’s a must for any gin lover.  </p>



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<p>Keener on cider? Go to the Cider Garden, courtesy of Westons Cider Mill for a pint of cider in the sunshine.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ok, that&#8217;s me sorted, but what about the kids?</strong></h2>



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<p>Families will love it here. Head to the Family Green where there is heaps of harvest fun to be had. There are a host of activities for all ages, especially in the World of Animals section where children can meet animals, including rabbits, cavies, pigs and exotic animals, and watch exciting animal displays in the Arena.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>I love a spot of gardening, tell me more?</strong></h2>



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<p>For the green fingered, there’s the chance to wander through impressive displays and glean great gardening inspiration, hints, and tips. The RHS Flower Show will be in full bloom, with the floral marquee featuring stunning displays and plenty of rare and unusual plants that you won’t want to miss. </p>



<p>See some of the UK’s best nurseries and growers compete for recognition from the esteemed RHS judges and pick up some interesting bulbs, plants and flowers to take home and transform your own outdoor space. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">It&#8217;s not autumn without a giant marrow contest though surely?</h2>



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<p>You&#8217;d be right there. A highlight of the Show is always the&nbsp;CANNA UK Giant Vegetables Championships, where competitors from across the country battle it out for a chance to win the coveted Guinness World Records title. </p>



<p>Each year new records are set with gigantic legumes and enormous fruits (settle down). Visitors can peruse everything from super-sized pumpkins to extra-long leeks in a purpose-built marquee, housing hundreds of entrants. Meanwhile, in the colossal Harvest Pavilion, visitors can admire over 175 different Grow to Show classes where growers present the very best produce grown in their garden or allotment.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>What’s the Harvest Zone all about?</strong></h2>



<p>The luscious-sounding Harvest Zone celebrates the great British harvest, with produce from the counties’ orchards and hopyards.&nbsp;The Orchard Pavilion has orchards to see, from apples to damsons and it&#8217;s a great place to buy trees and produce from local farms. Cast your vote for your favourite perry, try the best of the Three Counties’ fresh fruit and juice.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>What about a spot of retail therapy?</strong></h2>



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<p>The Malvern Autumn Show is a shopping nirvana, visitors can head to the huge Countryside Shopping Pavilion for a unique selection of gifts and homewares.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Anything else I simply can&#8217;t miss?</h2>



<p>See the fantastically fun dog agility and animal parades in the World of Animals Arena, always a big hit.  The Arena was new for 2022 and should be back action with packed displays this year, including film stars The Horsemen of the Knight, who will be returning for a second year with their jousting, sword fights, fire eating and trick riding.</p>



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<p>We&#8217;ll also be making a beeline for the talk on how to make cocktails in 60 seconds. Find out for yourself at ‘The World’s Best Spirits’ talk with Joel Ridley and Neil Harrison, the pair are regulars on Channel 4’s <em>Sunday Brunch</em>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Right I&#8217;m setting my sat nav now&#8230;</strong></h2>



<p>The Show is located in a stunning 90-acre setting at the foot of the Malvern Hills. Follow directions to WR13 6NW and to the Three Counties Showground.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Where do I get tickets?</strong></h2>



<p>General admission in advance is £20.00 per adult, and under 16s go free. Standard parking is free. <a href="https://www.malvernautumn.co.uk/">To find out more and buy tickets click here</a>. </p>



<p>*** STOP PRESS *** We’re giving away a family ticket for<strong> Sunday 24 September 2023</strong> for two adults and up to three children, and the winner will also get a delectable<strong> artisan food and drink hamper</strong> on the day, worth £60.</p>



<p><a href="https://glosworcs.muddystilettos.co.uk/reader-treats/win-family-ticket-to-the-malvern-autumn-show-plus-food-drink-hamper-worcestershire/"><strong>To be in with a chance of winning, enter here now.</strong></a></p>



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Just gourd-geous! Why you need to visit the Malvern Autumn Show 2023

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