Rose Fair 2011 is from Wednesday June 29th to Sunday July 3rd.
Welcome to the Capital of the Fens and to one of the finest flower festivals in England. Set in the unique Fenland landscape, the market town of Wisbech with its elegant Georgian architecture won 'Anglia in Bloom' Gold Awards from 2008 - 2010 and was judged best large town in 'Britain in Bloom' for 2009.
During Rose Fair the whole town takes on a festive atmosphere, celebrating its horticultural heritage. The jewel in the crown is our magnificent church of St Peter & St Paul - celebrating it's 900th anniversary in 2011 - 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!
Rose Fair began in 1963 when local rose growers sold rose buds in the church gardens to raise funds for the restoration of the church, which dates back to Norman times. Rose growing is still a specialty of this area and the flower festival continues to raise money to maintain the fabric of the church.
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