Wellesbourne and Walton Horticultural Society

held their first 

Public Show on Thursday 23rd July 1857 

The Village show restarted again in 1902

The Object of the Society is 

"To promote and stimulate public interest in

horticulture in general”

During the first 10 years there was great 

enthusiasm and exhibits were entered the Village shows.

After the World War 1 the shows were continued,

the President was Lady Mordaunt and the secretary

Mr E. H. Frost.

The Allotment movement was thriving

and awards for the best-kept plots on

Stratford Road, Talbot, Walton, Tollgate and also the Boy's School.

 The Shows in the 30's were notable Occasions held in the WI Hall 

with a varied programme of sports held in the adjacent 

Dog Close ( Renamed In the late 1950's)

The WI Hall was dismantled and the Flower Show moved to the 

Concert Hall (Conservative Club) in Church Street, and then onto the

present Venue The Village Hall, when, in 1968 Split into two shows

Spring Show (April)

Autumn Show (August / September).

In 2024 The Society were invited to exhibit

at Compton Verney Art Gallery

"After Hours Event"