Excitement is growing with just a week to go until one of the UK’s largest flower shows throws open its gates.

More than 100,000 people are expected to flock to the Three Counties Showground in Malvern over the hugely popular four-day event, from Thursday May 10-13.

Making a welcome return to RHS Malvern Spring Festival is Alan Titchmarsh, with other horticultural experts alongside foodies in the shape of Masterchef judge John Torode and TV chef Valentine Warner.

Diana Walton, head of RHS Malvern Spring Festival, said: “We can’t wait to welcome our visitors to what promises to be one of our very best shows yet. We have packed in lots of exciting new features alongside our hugely popular regular line up."

Visitors can expect to see a host of magnificent displays from seven metre tall terrariums, to flying Morgan cars festooned with flowers in the new Great Pavilion of Art and Flowers.

Guests will be spoilt for choice with more than 100 specialist nurseries on site, offering old favourites and brand new varieties being launched at the show.

A world first will be displayed in the form of a special knitted garden. Crafted by widow Clare Young and a team of knitters from across the globe, the heartfelt Work of Heart garden, will stand in memory of her late husband Ken and raise money for Sue Ryder Leckhampton hospice.

Visitors can look out for the special ‘Celebrating Blue Peter’ garden, marking 60 years of the children’s show. There are also 12 creative school gardens from youngsters showcasing the theme of what they think makes Britain so Great.

Renowned food writer, Mark Diacono, plays host to a bustling programme of demonstrations and Q&A sessions from culinary and gardening experts alike in the Festival Theatre.

For more on events at the festival and tickets, see rhsmalvern.co.uk or call 0844 811 0050.

There is free entry for children under the age of 16 throughout the festival.