Chorley Flower Show: 28 colourful pictures capture the magic of the annual event

Thousands of visitors enjoyed spectacular gardens, vibrant floral displays, celebrity appearances and family entertainment at Chorley Flower Show. Take a look through our 28 picture gallery.

There were vibrant exhibits, expert advice, family fun and celebrity guests at this year's Chorley Flower Show over the weekend.

Some of the country's finest professional exhibitors, many of them multiple gold medal winners at the nation's biggest flower shows and RHS events, displayed alongside national and local societies.

The three day event was also packed with family entertainment, celebrity appearances from gardening favourites including Charlie Dimmock and David Domoney, as well as expert demonstrations and workshops.

Here is our bumper gallery of images from the weekend.