RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show from Northfleet
The Chelsea Flower Show, with the car from Northfleet. Clear-road time from Northfleet: 58 minutes for the 25.5 miles. Diary note: 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. Northfleet is a town of 20,000 to 50,000 people, about 30,000 at the last figure. Northfleet (NFL) is the station, a couple of minutes from the middle of Northfleet. Grade II*: The Old Rectory House, 0.5 miles from Northfleet's centre.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Northfleet. Set-down at Royal Hospital Chelsea is where the organisers direct private cars. From arrival until you leave, the chauffeur stays within easy reach. The return to Northfleet is 25.2 miles, 57 minutes plus the exit queue. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 44 minutes from Northfleet.
- Northfleet to Royal Hospital Chelsea58 min, 25.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Royal Hospital Chelsea to Northfleet57 min, 25.2 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.ukNorthfleet has a population of about 30,000.
Source: wikidata.orgThe closest National Rail station to Northfleet by road is Northfleet (NFL), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Old Rectory House, 0.5 miles out from central Northfleet, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukLondon City Airport is about 44 minutes away by road (11.4 miles).
Source: wikidata.orgNorthfleet is in Kent.
Source: wikidata.orgNorthfleet lies on or beside the River Thames.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Royal Hospital Chelsea from Northfleet?
25.5 miles via the B262, A2 and A202: 58 minutes in clear traffic, longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 104.9 miles from Northfleet; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Chelsea Flower Show in 2027?
18–22 May 2027.
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