Chelsea Flower Show in London
Chelsea Flower Show is world’s famous gardening show held every year in the 11 acres ground of Royal Hospital of Chelsea. The 5 day show is organized by Royal Horticultutre Society (RHS). The flower show features the best of horticulture techniques and aesthetics designed by prominent horticulturists, and various charming and exquisite gardens that highlight a specific theme are made by the exhibitors. Visitors can also purchase plants and other stuff displayed for sale by the exhibitors, the show is held in the month of May and over 157,000 people visit it. A picnic area, cloakroom, ATM and other banking facilities provide much convenience to the visitors.
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History
Started as Great Spring Show in 1862 in Kensington by the Royal Horticulture Society, it was later shifted to London’s temple Gardens in 1888. The show gained much popularity in due course of time and towards 1897, many eminent plant and seed dealers started participating in the show. In 1912, the show was cancelled to be shifted to its present site, the (grounds of) Royal Hospital of Chelsea. The name of the show was subsequently changed to 'Chelsea Flower Show'. -
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Activities
Several marvelously beautiful gardens are made by exhibitors which undertone a specific theme. Visitors can purchase plants and other items presented for sale by the exhibitors.
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Important Dates
The show is held every year in the month of May. -
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Duration
The show spans 5 days with first two days speicfied for RHS members. -
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How To Contact
The RHS can be contacted the below mentioned address or telephone number.
Location: Lindley Library & Exhibition Halls, 80 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PE, United Kingdom.
Contact: +44 0845 260 5000 -
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Location
Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London, United Kingdom. -
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Tickets Prices and How to Purchase Tickets
The costs of tickets vary according to whether you are a member of RHS (Royal Horticulture Society).
If you are NOT a member, then click here to purchase the tickets.
If you are a member, click here to purchase tickets. Please note that members are allowed to purchase a maximum of 4 tickets at member rate, and any further tickets would be purchased at the general public rate. -
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How To Get There:
By Tube
From the nearest Sloane Square tube station move Southwest on Sloane Gardens towards Lower Sloane St/A3216 and turn left onto Lower Sloane St/A3216. Now take the 2nd right onto Royal Hospital Rd/B302 and take the 1st left onto East Rd. Now turn right and the Royal Hospital of Chelsea will be on the left. View Map
By Bus
Bus number 170 reaches the nearest bus stop called Chelsea, Royal Hospital Lower Sloane St (Stop N).
. The flower show features the best of horticulture techniques and aesthetics designed by prominent horticulturists, and various charming and exquisite gardens that highlight a specific theme are made by the exhibitors. Visitors can also purchase plants and other stuff displayed for sale by the exhibitors, the show is held in the month of May and over 157,000 people visit it. A picnic area, cloakroom, ATM and other banking facilities provide much convenience to the visitors.
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