RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show from Kingston upon Thames
Bound for the Chelsea Flower Show, starting in Kingston upon Thames. Royal Hospital Chelsea is 34 minutes from Kingston upon Thames (9.8 miles) via the A308, A3 and A3205. Dates for 2027: 18–22 May 2027. The Great Plant Sell Off takes place 4pm-5.30pm on the final Saturday. The first show at Chelsea, then called the Great Spring Show, was held on 20 May 1913 in a single marquee. For rail, Kingston (KNG) is the nearest stop, about 5 minutes' drive. Among Kingston upon Thames's listed buildings is Clattern Bridge (Grade I). Kingston upon Thames is classed as a market town.
How the day runs
A Kingston upon Thames pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. Through the day the car stays nearby, ready when you are. Getting back to Kingston upon Thames takes 34 minutes on clear roads. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 21 minutes from Kingston upon Thames.
- Kingston upon Thames to Royal Hospital Chelsea34 min, 9.8 miles, in clear traffic
- Royal Hospital Chelsea to Kingston upon Thames34 min, 9.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The 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.ukThe closest National Rail station to Kingston upon Thames by road is Kingston (KNG), about 5 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgClattern Bridge, in central Kingston upon Thames, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukKingston upon Thames is classed as a market town.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon City Airport is about 44 minutes away by road (11.4 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgKingston upon Thames is in Surrey.
Source: wikidata.orgKingston upon Thames has a population of about 43,000.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Kingston upon Thames for the Chelsea Flower Show?
34 minutes and 9.8 miles in clear traffic via the A308, A3 and A3205; allow more on the day.
When is the Chelsea Flower Show in 2027?
18–22 May 2027.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 65.2 miles from Kingston upon Thames; it is in place before your collection time.
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