With less than one week to go, the great countdown has begun to RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2016. Over 90,000 people are expected to flood through the gates of the Three Counties Showground across the four-day event. The landmark gardening and food festival kicks off the Royal Horticultural Society summer show season and welcomes the Godfather of Gardening Alan Titchmarsh and National Treasure Mary Berry to headline.

Ken Nottage, CEO of Three Counties, said: “Time flies and here we are again, just days until we open the gates for RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2016. The showground is a hive of activity with everyone working tirelessly to bring together another incredible show. Each year we strive to go bigger and better than before and this year promises to be no exception. Alan and Mary, two greats of both the gardening and food world, will ensure 2016 is a fantastic year. We cannot wait to see the showground filled with visitors enjoying themselves.”

Visitors can immerse themselves in stunning show gardens, a floral marquee in full bloom and a vibrant food and drink pavilion overflowing with the finest produce the British Isles has to offer. Alongside which, top tips will be shared from TV chefs and gardening experts including Valentine Warner, Mark Diacono, The One Show’s garden expert Christine Walkden and BBC Gardeners’ World presenters Carol Klein and Joe Swift and many more.

CBeebies favourite Ben Faulks as Mr Bloom together with BBC Blue Peter Gardener Chris Collins will welcome budding gardeners to a dedicated family day on the Sunday of the festival. Little ones can get green fingered with a lively line up of workshops and activities throughout the day.

RHS Malvern Spring Festival takes place from Thursday 5th May until Sunday 8th May 2016. Tickets will be available on the gate from £21. For more information, please call 01684 584900 or visit www.rhsmalvern.co.uk