RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show from Harlow
Bound for the Chelsea Flower Show, starting in Harlow. The run is 29.6 miles, roughly 1 hour on a clear road via the A414, M11 and A12. Diary note: 18–22 May 2027. A stage in the Ranelagh Gardens picnic and seating area hosts live bands through the show. Battersea Park shuttle buses run 7.15am-8.30pm Tuesday to Friday and until 6pm Saturday; cost is included in the parking ticket. Harlow had roughly 82,000 residents at the 2011 count. Harlow Town station dates from 1842. By car, Harlow Town station is 3 minutes from Harlow.
How the day runs
Pick-up is from your Harlow address, timed to the day's start. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. After the day, it is roughly 1 hour back to Harlow. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 27 minutes from Harlow.
- Harlow to Royal Hospital Chelsea1 hr 2 min, 29.6 miles, in clear traffic
- Royal Hospital Chelsea to Harlow1 hr, 28.6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
A stage in the Ranelagh Gardens picnic and seating area hosts live bands through the show.
Source: rhs.org.ukBattersea 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.ukHarlow had about 82,000 residents in 2011.
Source: wikidata.orgHarlow Town station opened in 1842.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Harlow by road is Harlow Town (HWN), about 3 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon City Airport is about 44 minutes away by road (11.4 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgThe Great Plant Sell Off takes place 4pm-5.30pm on the final Saturday.
Source: rhs.org.ukThe first show at Chelsea, then called the Great Spring Show, was held on 20 May 1913 in a single marquee.
Source: rhs.org.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Harlow for the Chelsea Flower Show?
Roughly 1 hour and 29.6 miles in clear traffic via the A414, M11 and A12; allow more on the day.
When is the Chelsea Flower Show in 2027?
18–22 May 2027.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 85.8 miles from Harlow; it is in place before your collection time.
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