The eagerly-awaited Plant Hunters' Fair returns to Cholmondeley Castle & Gardens later this month with the largest ever line-up of 34 stalls.

There is a reduced entry price of a £5 to their summer plant fair, which includes access to the gardens on Wednesday, July 31.

Martin Blow of Plant Hunters' Fairs said: "Our plant fairs at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens are always popular with plant lovers.

"The line-up of 34 stalls is our biggest ever at this venue with a brilliant range of the best independent plant nurseries from near and far, including RHS gold medal winners.

"There will also be a wonderful range of garden accessories available."

A record number of stalls will be at the event   (Image: Plant Hunters’ Fairs)

He also added: "It’s just the right time to pick up some late summer flowering plants to give your garden a boost and the nurseries will be pulling out all the stops to bring plants that will perk up your patios and beautify your borders."

Be it shrubs, perennials, alpines, herbs, grasses, wildflowers, or foliage plants for all needs and preferences, there would be something for every garden.

Mr Blow added: "The event includes entry to the stunning gardens at Cholmondeley Castle.

"This will be ablaze with colour and there is a "wow" moment around each corner, with flowering shrubs, a beautiful rose garden with hundreds of roses and the 100-metre-long double herbaceous borders should be looking wonderful.

"There are also many wonderful walks to choose from including Tower Hill and Deer Park Meer and when you’ve finished there’s always the tearoom to retreat to!

"This event is such great value, why not bring your friends and family to make a day of it in the romantic gardens and grounds of the castle."

Visitors are welcome to bring along their dogs on leads.

Refreshments will be available at the garden café, though visitors can bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens.

The venue is situated between A41 and A49 north of Whitchurch near Malpas.

The plant fair will run from 10am to 5pm on July 31.

Details for purchasing tickets and more information can be found on www.planthuntersfairs.co.uk.