Competition Entry for the Southport Flower Show

From garden design to photography, Southport Flower Show has some exciting competitions
to stimulate your creativity and challenge your skills.

Our four main competitions prove hugely popular each year, attracting a high standard of entry and interest - from schoolchildren to professional horticulturists alike.

The David Bellamy Design a Garden Competition, now in its 14th year, is now open to all primary school children in years 5 and 6. More details.

The Student Garden Design Competition, is a UK-wide competition that gives up and coming garden designers and landscapers the chance to launch their career by designing and building a garden for the flower show. More details.

The Stefan Buczacki Open Photography Competition encourages photographers of all ages to take a close look at their gardens and produce some remarkable images.  More details.

Entry for all the above competitions is free but requires online registration on this website, you will then be given access then download all the necessary competition entry forms and supporting information. Click here to register.

The Amateur Competition is the largest open amateur exhibition competition in the country. We pride ourselves not only on our high standards and but also our friendliness.  More details.