A beautiful trail of flowers takes over Manchester this Jubilee - here's where you can find them

Manchester city centre will be in full bloom this Bank Holiday - not just because of the parties taking place to honour the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, but because it marks the return of the annual Manchester Flower Show.

This year's vibrant floral displays come to shop windows, squares, streets, and statues, and will be extra special as they have been inspired by the Queen’s 70 years of service. The free event - taking place from Thursday, June 2 to Sunday, June 5 - sees a trail of 10 beautiful arrangements, including 'The Crown Jewels' and 'The Changing of the Guard.'

Alongside the trail, other signature 'festival zone' displays include The Queen's Gambit, located on New Cathedral Street, which uses crates filled with black and white plants, inspired by the chessboard, and The Queen’s Tea Party, housed in The Corn Exchange Atrium, which is a take on the traditional English tea party, crafted from dried and artificial flowers.

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There will also be plenty of entertainment on offer, with talks and live music on the main stage in Exchange Square, a Manchester Flower Show Cocktail Trail, pop-up food and drink stalls on New Cathedral Street and Exchange Square, and a flower and craft market on Market Street.

The event is coordinated by Manchester BID (Manchester Business Improvement District) and CityCo. Jane Sharrocks, Manchester Business Improvement District chair and general manager of Selfridges Exchange Square said: “The Manchester Flower Show is yet another example of our retail and hospitality sectors coming together to help build back the city post-pandemic.

"It demonstrates creativity, collaboration and resilience