RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show from Kensington, London
Kensington, London to Royal Hospital Chelsea for the Chelsea Flower Show. From Kensington, London, the car waits outside wherever you are staying. 2.4 miles separate Kensington, London from Royal Hospital Chelsea: about 12 minutes on the A4, B304 and A3217. In 2027 it runs 18–22 May. Cadogan Pier, served by river buses, is about a 15-minute walk from the showground.
How the day runs
Your chauffeur arrives in Kensington with time in hand. Choose an executive saloon for two or three of you. From there it is the A4, B304 and A3217 to Royal Hospital Chelsea. Drop-off follows the published arrangements. Public parking is at Battersea Park (pre-booked with tickets, about 20 minutes' walk), with shuttle buses dropping at Bull Ring Gate. Coaches need a permit to set down on the Embankment; there is no coach parking at the show. Through the afternoon the car is parked close by, not sent away. Back at Kensington, London about 11 minutes after leaving the gates, give or take the exit queue.
- Kensington, London to Royal Hospital Chelsea12 min, 2.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Royal Hospital Chelsea to Kensington, London11 min, 2.3 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Cadogan Pier, served by river buses, is about a 15-minute walk from the showground.
Source: rhs.org.ukPublic parking is at Battersea Park (pre-booked with tickets, about 20 minutes' walk), with shuttle buses dropping at Bull Ring Gate. Coaches need a permit to set down on the Embankment; there is no coach parking at 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.ukRoyal Hospital Chelsea dates to 1682.
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Questions
How far is the Chelsea Flower Show from Kensington, London?
About 12 minutes and 2.4 miles in clear traffic, via the A4, B304 and A3217; allow longer on the day.
Would the train be quicker?
The station for the Chelsea Flower Show is Sloane Square (District and Circle lines). From Kensington, London, a car goes door to door in about 12 minutes.
Can guests fly in for the day?
London Heathrow is about 34 minutes from Royal Hospital Chelsea by road; an airport collection can be added.
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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.