RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

21 - 25 July 2027

Show Features 2017

Bridgewater: Canal, Coal and Craft

Highlighting Salford's historic Bridgewater Canal with planting that reflects the colours of the canal's industrial past

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Bridgewater: Canal, Coal and Craft

Designed by:
Tim Denton
Built by:
Tim Denton Ltd
Sponsored by:
Salford City Council
Heritage Lottery Fund

Salford’s historic Bridgewater Canal was established in 1761 and it offers a unique place that continues to inspire local communities. Within a planting scheme that reflects the colours of its industrial heyday, a series of handcrafted features reveal the story of the canal’s origins and its ongoing impact today.