General Entry

Ticket Purchase

We're so excited to see you at FleurEx! Please remember to secure your spot by purchasing your entry ticket online before you arrive. This is the best way to guarantee your entry, as tickets at the door are limited and a higher price.

Members of the BFA and IPF qualify for discounted entry tickets. To receive this discount, you must enter your membership number when purchasing your ticket. Membership numbers may not be shared.

Under 16s can enter the show free of charge, but must still have their own ticket and be accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Proof of age will be required on the door.

Carers can enter the show free of charge when supporting an adult with a valid entry ticket. Proof of carer status may be required at the door.

Receipts & VAT

Receipts will be automatically sent via email following each transaction – so please make sure you register with a valid email address.

All ticket prices include VAT (our number is 446795012).

On-the-Day Tickets

Should you decide to join us on the day itself, we’d be thrilled to have you! All on-the-day entries are a flat rate of £75, there will be no member discounts available. While we recommend buying your tickets in advance online to ensure your spot, we're happy to accommodate spontaneous attendees if space allows.

The Event Attendee App

The app has been developed to help you make the most of your visit to FleurEx. Instructions of how to download the app and log in will be sent in your confirmation email once you have booked your entry tickets. The PIN you receive in this email is unique to you and must not be shared. If you are buying tickets for other people, please ensure you enter their valid email address when requested, as this will make sure they receive their log in details.

Refunds & Name Changes:

We'd love for you to be a part of our event, but if your plans change, please note that we're not able to offer refunds within 14 days of the event. Life is full of surprises though, and if someone else will be enjoying the show in your place, just let us know their name at least 48 hours before the event starts, and we'll happily update your ticket details free of charge.

Accommodation Assistance

While we don't offer a hotel package, we'd love to help make your stay as comfy as possible. Please book your hotel accommodation directly with Orchard Hotel, using this link.

Personal Property

All attendees are responsible for their own personal property. Property should not be left unattended at any time. The BFA take no responsibility for any loss or damage to personal property.

The BFA Promise

We're committed to giving you a fabulous event experience. However, if extraordinary circumstances beyond our control arise - like nature's surprises, unforeseen government directives, or anything that might compromise the safety of our lovely attendees, staff or volunteers - we might have to make tough calls or cancellations. Such events are rare but our focus is on everyone's well-being, and we'll be as accommodating as possible.

Industry Awards Evening

Ticket Purchase

Tickets for the Industry Awards Evening Dinner or Live Stream Event can be added to your order when you purchase your FleurEx general entry ticket, but don't wait too long as numbers are limited and tickets will sell out fast!

All attendees of the Industry Awards Evening Dinner and Live Stream Event must also hold a valid general entry ticket for FleurEx.

On-the-Day Tickets

This event is very popular and on the day tickets will not be available for the Awards Evening Dinner. Depending on availability there may be some tickets available on the day for the Live Stream Event, but this is not guaranteed.

Awards Evening Dinner

Tickets for the Awards Evening Dinner include, a pre-dinner drink, 3 course meal, entry to the Awards ceremony and disco.

The meal is a set menu, which will be tailored to meet any dietary requirements. It is the responsibility of each ticket holder to ensure the BFA are notified of any dietary requirements, before midnight on 1st September 2026.

LIVE Stream Event

Tickets for the Live Stream Event include entry to the Atrium bar, where a large screen will be showing a live stream of the awards ceremony as it takes place in the theatre. Entry to the theatre is only permitted to collect an award, or to join the disco, once the award ceremony is finished.

Photography

We'd love you to record your experience to share with friends and family, or on social media, but we ask that you do so from the comfort of your seat whilst the Awards Ceremony is taking place. This will help the evening run smoothly, and ensure that everyone can see the action! The BFA official photographer will endeavour to catch all the important moments, which will be shared online at a later date. Any of the lucky winners who wish to have their own photos taken are welcome to head back up on to the stage to do this once the awards ceremony has ended.

The BFA reserves all photographic rights for the event.

General Terms & Conditions

By purchasing a ticket for the Awards Evening, you also agree to the General Entry T&Cs.

Workshops

Ticket Purchase

Tickets can be purchased online when you purchase your general entry ticket - you'll need to enter FleurEx to attend your chosen workshop. Tickets are offered at a discounted price for BFA and IPF members, so you must enter your membership number when purchasing your ticket. Membership numbers may not be shared.

When purchasing a workshop ticket, please ensure you select the correct one - check the date and time, as there are multiple workshops on different topics across the weekend. Tickets are only valid for the specified workshops and cannot be transferred or swapped.

Tools and Equipment

Everything you need to participate in a workshop is provided for you, so there's no need to bring any tools. However, if you'd rather work with your own tools, a small, basic tool box will be sufficient.

On-the-Day Tickets

The workshops are very popular activities, so we cannot guarantee there will be any spaces available on the day. Any remaining tickets will be available to purchase, but to avoid disappointment, we recommend booking online in advance.

General Terms & Conditions

By purchasing a ticket for the Workshops, you also agree to the General Entry T&Cs.

Competitions

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased online when you purchase your general entry ticket - you'll need to enter FleurEx to stage your competition entry. Tickets are offered at a discounted price for BFA and IPF members, so you must enter your membership number when purchasing your ticket. Membership numbers may not be shared.

When purchasing a competition ticket, please ensure you select the correct one - check the schedules carefully as there are 3 options to choose from. Tickets are only valid for the specified schedule and cannot be transferred or swapped.

Tickets are non-refundable.

No competition tickets will be sold after the closing date, which is: Midnight on Friday 2nd October 2026.

Only 1 entry per schedule, per individual will be accepted.

Student Competition

Please note the student competition (schedule 1) is open to florists with less than 3 years experience, or who are currently studying at level 3 or below.

Schedules 2 and 3 are open to anyone.

Q&A

There will be no question and answer session for the Sunday competitions.

Staging and Display of Designs

Competitors must place their entry(s) between 9:00am and 9:30am on Sunday 4th October 2026.

All work submitted must be the work of the competitor and brought ready-made by the competitor and not a third party.

Entries may not be removed before 4:00PM on Sunday 4th October without prior written agreement from the BFA.

It is the responsibility of the competitor to place their entry in the correct location, and at the correct time.

The competitor is responsible for ensuring the stability of their entry when placed.

Under no circumstances will entries be accepted without a name.

Late competition arrivals on the day of the competition will only be accepted at the discretion of the Judge(s).

The competition room will be open for viewing throughout the event.

Conduct

Any instructions provided by the BFA, UK Floristry Judges Guild, or any other member of FleurEx or venue staff must be adhered to.

All competitors must make themselves and their entry available, as required by the BFA for media purposes.

Aggression and/or abuse from competitors or visitors directed towards BFA, UK Floristry Judges Guild staff or other competitors will not be tolerated. This includes being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Competitors or visitors found displaying any of the above behaviour will be removed from the competition/event and banned from entering any future competitions/events organised by the BFA.

The BFA

Through submitting a competition entry, the competitor grants permission to the BFA and associated parties to make recordings (still images and video) of them and their entry, and for the recordings to be used in marketing, promotion and any other media activity.

The BFA reserve the right to amend the rules and regulations for FleurEx competitions at any time.

The running of the floristry competitions is the responsibility of the BFA.

Judging and Awards

The Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

The presentation of prizes will be made at 2.45pm on Sunday 4th October, upstairs in the Competition rooms.

Judges will be available to provide feedback to competitors, in the competition room, following the presentation of prizes.

Please refer to the UKFJG website for the facets and marking sheets.

The Jimmy Nuttall Trophy

The late Jimmy Nuttall worked and strived for perfection in workmanship, and yet constantly endeavoured to create innovative floral designs. The Jimmy Nuttall Trophy will be awarded to the competitor in any competition that the Judges believe has created the most innovative design that exemplifies this ideology. This is a very prestigious award and will only be awarded if the judges agree that a competition exhibit reaches this standard.

General Terms & Conditions

By purchasing a ticket for the Competitions, you also agree to the General Entry T&Cs.

Tutor Standardisation

This session is for tutors and educators in Professional Floristry only.

Ticket Purchase

Please secure your spot by purchasing your entry ticket online before you arrive. This is the best way to guarantee entry, as tickets may not be available at the door. You will also need to buy a general entry ticket to FleurEx.

Conduct

This event provides a safe space for educators to discuss topics and share ideas in an open forum. We expect all attendees to behave in a professional manner, to respect the opinions of others and to be open to new ideas. With this approach we can all learn and grow together.

General Terms & Conditions

By purchasing a ticket for the Tutor Standardisation, you also agree to the General Entry T&Cs.