Wisbech Rose Fair 2011

During the Rose Fair the whole of Wisbech town takes on a festive atmosphere, celebrating its horticultural heritage and showing what the town has to offer.

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   Apricot Roses from possumgirl

 

The jewel in the crown is the magnificent church of St Peter & St Paul where this year's floral theme is 'Milestones'. It brings together traditional flowers and exotic blooms for a breathtaking display. There are also floral displays in three other town centre churches, each with its own particular theme and character.

So there are four flower festivals to visit in one go!

St Peter & St Paul's Church

The church is open until 8pm most evenings during the festival.

Entry is free but donations are appreciated.

Refreshments are available from the church hall and in the marquee.

Services:

• Choral Evensong – Wed-Sat at 4.30pm

• Civic Service – Sunday 10am

The church is set in an acre of stunning gardens which won a Green Flag Award for the last three years. From Wednesday to Saturday of Rose Fair the gardens host a wide variety of stalls selling local produce & plants, cakes & preserves, crafts & gifts, bric-a-brac and much more.

Wisbech Baptist Church

Hill Street – off the Horsefair shopping centre.

Flower festival theme - 'God's Promises and Commands'

Church open - Wednesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm

Tea and Coffee. Admission free – all welcome.

Tel: 01945 583967

United Reformed Church

Castle Square

Flower festival theme will be 'Biblical'.

Organ music – visiting organists daily.

Bric-a-brac, books for sale.

Church open - Wednesday to Friday 11am - 4pm. Saturday 9.30am-4pm followed by Epilogue on Saturday 4.15 - 4.45pm.

Tel: 01945 461782

Trinity Methodist Church

Church Terrace

Flower festival theme – 'Opposites'

Church open - Wednesday to Saturday 9am - 5pm.

Refreshments available all day. Craft Gift and Tombola stalls.Organ recitals.

Tel:01945 871516 or 01945 581683

There is also entertainment in Museum Square, exhibitions in the museum, an art exhibition at Wisbech Castle and a display of historic vehicles in the car park across the weekend. Park and Ride facilities available.

And the highlight of the celebrations is on Saturday 2nd July at 11am and 2pm when the Rose Fair Queen leads the Rose Fair Parade through the town.

So, there's plenty to do and see over the Wisbech Rose Fair Weekend. Come and join us, it would be great to see you!