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If ornamental horticulture is your cup of tea, these garden shows are guaranteed to stimulate your senses with a healthy dose of botanical inspiration.

Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, UK
Historic Hampton Court Palace lies southwest of London on the north bank of the River Thames and is home to the world’s largest flower show. It is a haven for conceptual gardens, giant floral marquees, demonstrations and shows. View display grounds ranging from outrageous to dazzling and you can stroll through the market-style event while buying plants for your own home.

Rose lovers flock to the British Rose Festival, which is the highlight of the show.

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The palace offers plenty of historical sights to check out after you’ve had your fill of things horticultural. Witness the vast medieval Tudor Kitchens and Cellars, built in 1530, or get lost in the trapezoid maze with miles of paths inside.

The King’s Ticker is a spectacular, colossal astronomical clock which consists of three copper dials indicating the hour, month and day, the signs of the zodiac and even the position of the sun.
In close proximity are charming pubs, quaint boutiques and sprawling parks.

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Singapore Garden Festival

Around 9.7 hectares of land is transformed into a magical landscape featuring over 70 floral displays with a predominant fantasy theme for this biennial event.
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Award-winning gardening luminaries from all over the world display their innovative creations. Domes dedicated exclusively to orchids, a cloud forest with a cascading waterfall and musical flower fields are a few of the many awe-inspiring attractions. Here you will also find topiary art moulded as animals or music notes.

Singapore is a city bursting at the seams with impressive things to see and do, a haven for every tourist.

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Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 
The show has a footfall of thousands of visitors flocking to see outlandish blooming gardens, trails and multi-coloured plants, with a special theme each year.
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The venue is a mélange of seasonal plants, exotic blooms, rare and native species. Floral design workshops and lectures aim to turn the casual gardener into an avid hobbyist. Exhibitors compete for a number of prestigious awards and card handouts are given to those interested in creating professional designs on their own at home.

The city hosts a broad spectrum of entertainment for tourists, from striking museums to buzzing bistros and wildlife parks. Get a bird’s eye view at sunrise in a hot air balloon, or amble along the cobbled lengths of Hosier Lane while witnessing all the street art it has to offer.

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Go on an adrenalin-fuelled adventure at Universal Studios, or check out nocturnal animals in their natural habitat on the night safari. Explore the exquisite temples which stand unabashed, whilst retail therapy can be had at the famed stretch of Orchard Road.