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The Chelsea Flower Show by chauffeur

The Chelsea Flower Show at Royal Hospital Chelsea. In 2027 it runs 18–22 May. The Great Plant Sell Off takes place 4pm-5.30pm on the final Saturday. The first show at Chelsea, then called the Great Spring Show, was held on 20 May 1913 in a single marquee. Children under 5 are not admitted; prams and pushchairs are not permitted. From Oxford, where Ravensley is based, the venue is about an hour and 17 minutes by road (61.2 miles).

How the day runs

For drop-off, the organisers' rules apply. Public parking is at Battersea Park (pre-booked with tickets, about 20 minutes' walk), with shuttle buses dropping at Bull Ring Gate. Coaches need a permit to set down on the Embankment; there is no coach parking at the show. The chauffeur stays within reach for the whole day and brings the car round when you are ready to leave. Journeys from: The Berkeley (8 min); Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park (8 min); Bulgari Hotel (8 min); The Park Tower Knightsbridge (8 min); The Exhibitionist Hotel (8 min); The Adria (8 min).

Worth knowing

  • RHS Members' days are 18-19 May 2027 and public days 20-22 May 2027, open 8am-8pm; the show closes 5.30pm on the Saturday.

    Source: rhs.org.uk

  • A Chelsea Late evening runs 5.30pm-10pm on Friday 21 May 2027.

    Source: rhs.org.uk

  • The Great Plant Sell Off takes place 4pm-5.30pm on the final Saturday.

    Source: rhs.org.uk

  • The first show at Chelsea, then called the Great Spring Show, was held on 20 May 1913 in a single marquee.

    Source: rhs.org.uk

  • Children under 5 are not admitted; prams and pushchairs are not permitted.

    Source: rhs.org.uk

  • Only guide and assistance dogs are admitted.

    Source: rhs.org.uk

  • A stage in the Ranelagh Gardens picnic and seating area hosts live bands through the show.

    Source: rhs.org.uk

  • Battersea Park shuttle buses run 7.15am-8.30pm Tuesday to Friday and until 6pm Saturday; cost is included in the parking ticket.

    Source: rhs.org.uk

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When is the Chelsea Flower Show in 2027?

In 2027 it runs 18–22 May.

Where are cars allowed to drop guests at the Chelsea Flower Show?

Public parking is at Battersea Park (pre-booked with tickets, about 20 minutes' walk), with shuttle buses dropping at Bull Ring Gate. Coaches need a permit to set down on the Embankment; there is no coach parking at the show.

Which is the nearest airport?

London Heathrow, about 34 minutes by road.

Is there a station nearby?

Sloane Square (District and Circle lines) — 10-minute walk; London Victoria is the closest mainline station.

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