RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the glamorous icon of horticultural innovation, outstanding in both quality and style. Within this inner city oasis, discover a diverse array of show gardens and cutting edge plants from renowned designers and nurseries. Revel in a Great Pavilion bursting with sumptuous floral displays and get those all important answers from leading experts. Alive with the latest trends, be sure to take a little Chelsea inspiration home for your own garden. New for 2012 are the inventive and ground breaking Fresh Gardens and Tradestands. The RHS is developing a whole new zone at Chelsea that will encourage designers and product designers to bring the very latest in garden technology and innovation to visitors.

Tickets, Box Office and Re-admission: Open 7am-7.30pm (5pm on last day). Tickets will be mailed to you, unless you buy them less than a week in advance or are an overseas visitor, in which case you will pick them up from the box office. There is no readmission once you leave.

Pets: No pet dogs/animals apart from registered assistance and guide dogs, which are permitted!

ACCESS BOOKINGS

Manual wheelchairs ONLY are available for loan, but must be reserved in advance. Parking is available in Battersea Park Buses with wheelchair access run regularly to and from the show. Visitors requiring use of the mobility bus should advise the parking stewards on arrival at Battersea Park.

GETTING THERE

It is recommended to travel to the show by public transport. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is located within the Transport for London congestion zone.

UNDERGROUND AND BUS

Sloane Square underground station (on the District and Circle lines) is a 10 minute walk. Bus numbers 11, 137, 170, 211, 360 and 452 stop closest to the showground, while bus numbers 19, 22, 319 and C1 stop at Sloane Square.

BY RAIL

London Victoria is the closest mainline station. A shuttle service runs between London Victoria train station and the show from 7am - 8pm each day (6pm Saturday).

PARKING

Public parking, including for orange/blue badge holders, is available in Battersea Park. Battersea Park is located outside the Transport for London congestion zone and is approximately a 20 minute walk from the show. Alternatively a park and ride service is available. There are over 2,000 spaces available from Tuesday to Friday, and on Saturday a lesser number of spaces are available due to other public events in Battersea Park. Wandsworth Council parking charges apply.

The show will close at 5.30pm on the last day.

Tickets for Chelsea sell out in advance.

Hours:
Opening Times: 24th to 26th May (to non-members). Thursday and Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 8am to 5.30pm. Timed entry at 8am, 3.30pm and 5.30pm.

Children:
Due to the compact and crowded nature of the showground, this show is unsuitable for small children. No under 5s, no babes in arms, no prams or pushchairs admitted/allowed. Children 5 and over MUST be in possession of a full price ticket.