47 fabulously colourful pictures from Chorley Flower Show at Astley Park

The three-day event returned on Friday with a raft of activities including craft sessions, an outdoor theatre and the new addition of a pup-up cafe.

National and local societies displayed their plants along with demonstrations from professional gardeners.

It also featured some of the finest professional exhibitors with multiple gold medals from the country’s largest flower shows and RHS events.

Take a look at some of the fabulous pictures from the event.