FLOWER fans have voted the display at The Old Sessions House in Knutsford as the best in the town.

Knutsford shops and businesses put on a beautiful Floral Walk display to celebrate the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park.

Two competitions make up the Floral Walk, the formal RHS competition, judged by the RHS, and an informal competition led by Knutsford Town Council, with winners chosen by the public on social media.

The RHS competition winner was opticians Clare and Illingworth, who were presented with their prize on July 18.

In the town council competition the public vote saw The Old Sessions House come out on top, followed by Wine and Wallop in second and Pulse of Perfumery in third.

Mayor of Knutsford Cllr Peter Coan presented the top three with their certificates on July 24, and the winner has a trophy to display for the year.

Cllr Coan said: “The whole week has been absolutely inspiring. The amount of time and effort shown by local businesses is amazing and seems to get better with each passing year.

“Our town looks fantastic and is a credit to all involved. Well done everybody.”

Stephen Evans, chief executive of Carrwood Limited, which owns The Old Sessions House, said: “The team at The Old Sessions House are delighted to have participated and won this year’s competition.

“We never underestimate the importance of fully participating in local initiatives, as this helps to promote our fabulous town.

“It was a total team effort and a big thank you to all who voted for us!”

The Old Sessions House owner Stephen Evans and his team created a living wall over the front door shaped like a bee to complement the theme of the RHS show.

An old bike was painted yellow and filled with colourful flowers, the pub’s outside flower pots were changed for yellow pots and its dog drinking barrel was changed for a black and white striped one.

“We believe the flower show brings an awful lot of extra trade to the town, and it’s only right that the traders in Knutsford support the show,” Mr Evans.