RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show from Hoddesdon
Bound for the Chelsea Flower Show, starting in Hoddesdon. The run is 31.7 miles, 1 hour 3 minutes on a clear road via the A10, M25 and A1. The 2027 dates are 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. Rye House station dates from 1843. Historic England lists Hoddesdon's Rathmore House at Grade II*. Historic England lists Hoddesdon's The Swan Inn at Grade II*.
How the day runs
A Hoddesdon pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. The car leaves you at the drop-off the organisers allow for your ticket. Leave when it suits: one message and the car comes round. Home to Hoddesdon is 1 hour 4 minutes once the event traffic clears. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 21 minutes from Hoddesdon via the M40, M25 and A10.
- Hoddesdon to Royal Hospital Chelsea1 hr 3 min, 31.7 miles, in clear traffic
- Royal Hospital Chelsea to Hoddesdon1 hr 4 min, 32.1 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.ukRye House station opened in 1843.
Source: wikidata.orgRathmore House, in central Hoddesdon, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe Swan Inn, in central Hoddesdon, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukLondon 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.ukHoddesdon is in Hertfordshire.
Source: wikidata.orgHoddesdon has a population of about 42,000.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Royal Hospital Chelsea from Hoddesdon?
31.7 miles via the A10, M25 and A1: 1 hour 3 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 77.2 miles from Hoddesdon; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Chelsea Flower Show in 2027?
18–22 May 2027.
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