RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show from Acton
The Chelsea Flower Show from Acton, by chauffeur. Clear-road time from Acton: 25 minutes for the 7.8 miles. It comes round again 18–22 May 2027. The first show at Chelsea, then called the Great Spring Show, was held on 20 May 1913 in a single marquee. Some 62,000 people call Acton home. Historic England lists Acton's The Elms at Grade II*. Rail reached Acton Central station in 1853.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Acton address, timed to the day's start. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. The chauffeur stays for the whole day, not just the drop. Home to Acton is 24 minutes once the event traffic clears. Positioning from Oxford to Acton is 1 hour 3 minutes, built into the booking.
- Acton to Royal Hospital Chelsea25 min, 7.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Royal Hospital Chelsea to Acton24 min, 7.1 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The first show at Chelsea, then called the Great Spring Show, was held on 20 May 1913 in a single marquee.
Source: rhs.org.ukActon has a population of about 62,000.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Elms, in central Acton, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukActon Central station opened in 1853.
Source: wikidata.orgBattersea 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.ukRoyal Hospital Chelsea dates to 1682.
Source: wikidata.orgRoyal Hospital Chelsea has a Grade II listed park and garden.
Source: historicengland.org.ukActon is in Greater London.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Royal Hospital Chelsea from Acton?
7.8 miles via the A4000, A406 and A4: 25 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
When is the Chelsea Flower Show in 2027?
18–22 May 2027.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 56.4 miles from Acton; it is in place before your collection time.
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