RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show from Letchworth
Bound for the Chelsea Flower Show, starting in Letchworth. The run is 39.4 miles, 1 hour 7 minutes on a clear road via the A1(M), A1 and A41. The 2027 dates are 18–22 May 2027. Royal Hospital Chelsea lies in Greater London. Grade II*: 158, Wilbury Road, 0.6 miles from Letchworth's centre. Historic England lists Letchworth's 296, Norton Way South at Grade II*. 0.7 miles from Letchworth's centre stands 102, Wilbury Road, listed Grade II*.
How the day runs
A Letchworth pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. On arrival, the chauffeur follows the event's own drop-off signs. The chauffeur waits close by rather than leaving and coming back. The return to Letchworth is 39.4 miles, 1 hour 7 minutes plus the exit queue. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 23 minutes from Letchworth.
- Letchworth to Royal Hospital Chelsea1 hr 7 min, 39.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Royal Hospital Chelsea to Letchworth1 hr 7 min, 39.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Royal Hospital Chelsea lies in Greater London.
Source: wikidata.org158, Wilbury Road, 0.6 miles out from central Letchworth, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.uk296, Norton Way South, in central Letchworth, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.uk102, Wilbury Road, 0.7 miles out from central Letchworth, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukA 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.ukRoyal Hospital Chelsea dates to 1682.
Source: wikidata.orgLetchworth is in Hertfordshire.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Letchworth for the Chelsea Flower Show?
1 hour 7 minutes and 39.4 miles in clear traffic via the A1(M), A1 and A41; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 79.2 miles from Letchworth; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Chelsea Flower Show in 2027?
18–22 May 2027.
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