The organisers of the Harrogate Flower Shows have said the spring event will go ahead in April but with visitor numbers reduced by two thirds.
The spring show usually attracts 60,000 visitors over four days and provides a major boost to the district’s hotels, bars and restaurants.
However, numbers will be limited to 5,000 people a day over the four days, which means the event will only attract about a third of its usual footfall.
The North of England Horticultural Society usually stages spring and autumn flower shows at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate but this year’s autumn event was cancelled.
But it has introduced measures that it says will adapt the spring show to covid-safe guidelines.
This means visitor numbers have been limited and all tickets have to be bought online in advance.
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A spokesperson for the North of England Horticultural Society, said the many acres of space at the showground meant the event could be adapted to meet covid requirements. The spokesperson added:
“If the situation improves in the New Year, as many top advisers have indicated they expect, then we can adapt again to take advantage of any improvements.”
Visitors will be allowed to attend in two timed sessions each day.
The event is due to take place from April 22 to April 25.
The society said it was aware government policies may change, forcing the event to be cancelled, and that it would work with partners to adapt to any changes.
The pring event — called Spring Essentials — will showcase gardens and nurseries and include live theatre.
