THE grounds of a medieval castle will be the setting for an exotic flower show, which attracts hundreds of enthusiasts each year.
The British Orchid Growers' Association will hold a show at Raby Castle, near Staindrop, County Durham, next month, following the success of previous years' shows.
Visitors will be able to speak to experts about how to care for orchids. They can also take their own plants along for advice on how to divide and repot them.
The show will run between May 4 to 6, and lectures will be held on the Sunday and Monday of the event.
Plant experts Dr Richard Warren and Jack Wubben will give talks entitled Orchid Hunting in Brazil and Orchid Growing in Holland.
There will also be displays by orchid societies from around Europe, and demonstrations will be held at stalls set up around the castle gardens and grounds.
Entrance to the castle will include free admission to the show.
For more information contact Raby Castle, on (01833) 660207.
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