Generously sponsored by Nurtured in Norfolk
At our Summer Show within the Royal Norfolk Show
24 & 25 June 2026
An opportunity for children up to age 11 to take part in a free competition to grow cress in a decorated egg shell, displayed in the base of an egg box. The box can be decorated as well, if you wish. Two classes – up to age 8 and age 8 to 11.
Come along to our spring show between 10am and 4pm on Sunday 12 April 2026 at St Faiths Centre, Horsham St Faiths, Norwich, NR10 3LF and pick up some Greek Cress seeds, generously sponsored by Nurtured in Norfolk.
Instructions on how to create a Cress Head – note that Greek Cress takes about 14 days to germinate on a windowsill and another 5-7 days to be ready. Cover your eggshell with cling film to keep it damp until germination has taken place. Keep damp to prevent it drying out.
Entries to be made online (see below) and brought to the Norfolk showground on Tuesday 23 June 2026 between 3 and 7pm.
The entries will be judged by visitors to the Garden Village and the winners will receive a certificate.
Access to the showground for bringing your exhibit on the Tuesday is through the King George Vl gate in the bus layby on Dereham Road, Easton, Norwich, NR5 0TT. DO NOT BRING YOUR CAR ONTO THE SHOWGROUND. Please do not arrive early. When you have staged your entry you will receive one ticket and car park pass to allow entry to the showground on Thursday to collect your exhibit at the end of the show.
All exhibits and exhibitor’s property will be at the risk of the exhibitor and the NNHS and RNAA accept NO liability whatsoever for loss or damage sustained by any exhibit or competitor or their property.