Wisbech-rosefair.co.uk
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Wisbech Rose Fair
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The Norman church of St Peter & St Paul is the main attraction for the annual Wisbech Rose Fair, one of the finest flower festivals in England. The centrepiece of Rose Fair is the breathtaking displays of traditional British flowers brought together with exotic blooms flown in especially for the festival. The theme for the displays in 2006 is "The Magic of the Musicals".
Rose Fair began more than 40 years ago when rose buds picked locally were sold in the church gardens to raise funds for the restoration of the church. There are still roses to be seen growing in the fields around the town.
The church is open until 8.00pm each evening during the festival. There are also floral displays in all the other town centre churches, each of which has its own character.