RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The Chelsea Flower Show from Barnes

Bound for the Chelsea Flower Show, starting in Barnes. Allow 21 minutes via the B349, A308 and A3220, before event traffic. The Chelsea Flower Show returns 18–22 May 2027. Royal Hospital Chelsea dates to 1682. Rail reached Barnes Bridge station in 1916. Chiswick House, 0.8 miles from Barnes's centre, holds a Grade I listing. Barnes lies on or beside the River Thames.

How the day runs

In Barnes, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. Home to Barnes is 21 minutes once the event traffic clears. From the Oxford base, Barnes is 59.3 miles and 1 hour 9 minutes via the M40 and M25.

  • Barnes to Royal Hospital Chelsea21 min, 4.9 miles, in clear traffic
  • Royal Hospital Chelsea to Barnes21 min, 4.8 miles, in clear traffic

Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.

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Questions

What drive time should we allow from Barnes for the Chelsea Flower Show?

21 minutes and 4.9 miles in clear traffic via the B349, A308 and A3220; allow more on the day.

Where does the car come from?

Oxford, 59.3 miles from Barnes; it is in place before your collection time.

When is the Chelsea Flower Show in 2027?

18–22 May 2027.

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  • 60 min

    of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.

  • Nothing

    is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.

  • 24 hrs

    before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.

  • In full

    refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.

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