Kids go free to Hampton Court Flower Show (From Your Local Guardian)

Children go free to Hampton Court Flower Show

12:10pm Sunday 8th February 2009 in Elmbridge By June Sampson

Good news for families is that this year’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show will be free to children under 16.

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is also giving youngsters free entry to all its gardens during the month of August.

“Children are at the heart of the society’s mission, and we’re providing educational and fun initiatives to engage them in gardening and outdoor activities,” said RHS shows director, Stephen Bennett.

“We just ask that they bring their parents.”

This year’s Hampton Court show will run from July 7 to 12 (the first two days reserved for RHS members and their guests) and two under-16s will be admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult.

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