The annual RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower show returns this summer with a jam-packed schedule and here is chance to see what you get can get involved with from July 4 – 9.

Children can put on their chef’s hat as they test out their culinary skills in the ‘Kid’s Cookery School Workshop' in the Cook and Grow Theatre.

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CBeebies duo Mr Bloom and Justin Fletcher will be chatting to children and teaching them everything about gardening in the Celebrity Theatre.

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Get down and vote for your favourite scarecrow in this years ‘A walk on the Wild Side’ competition which has had over 70 entries from schools all over the South East of England.

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Children can get up close and personal to thousands of exotic butterflies as they wonder freely through the topical butterfly dome.

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If you’re a fan of bugs then make sure you check out Professor Gooblidook 'Creepy-Crawly Quest to Bag Bugs and Beasties' storytelling around the show along with giant wicker bug hunts.

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Each day two children under 16 can go free with a paying adult and all on-site activities for kids are free. For further information or to buy tickets, please visit the RHS website at www.rhs.org.uk/hamptoncourt