RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show from Eton
Eton to the Chelsea Flower Show: collected at home, set down at the gates. Clear-road time from Eton: 39 minutes for the 22.0 miles. In 2027 it runs 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. Children under 5 are not admitted; prams and pushchairs are not permitted. Rail reached Datchet station in 1848. Eton's nearest station by road is Datchet (DAT), 6 minutes away. Eton sits by the River Thames.
How the day runs
In Eton, the chauffeur arrives early and waits outside. At Royal Hospital Chelsea, the car uses the permitted drop-off for your enclosure. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. After the day, it is 38 minutes back to Eton. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 56 minutes from Eton.
- Eton to Royal Hospital Chelsea39 min, 22 miles, in clear traffic
- Royal Hospital Chelsea to Eton38 min, 24 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.ukChildren under 5 are not admitted; prams and pushchairs are not permitted.
Source: rhs.org.ukDatchet station opened in 1848.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Eton by road is Datchet (DAT), about 6 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgEton lies on or beside the River Thames.
Source: wikidata.orgRoyal Hospital Chelsea lies in Greater London.
Source: wikidata.orgBy road, the closest National Rail station is Battersea Park (BAK), about 8 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Heathrow is about 34 minutes away by road (16.5 miles).
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Royal Hospital Chelsea from Eton?
22.0 miles via the B470, M4 and A4: 39 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 46.1 miles from Eton; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Chelsea Flower Show in 2027?
18–22 May 2027.
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