RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show from Rochester
A chauffeured day at the Chelsea Flower Show, leaving from Rochester. Royal Hospital Chelsea is 1 hour 9 minutes from Rochester (32.5 miles) via the A2, A202 and A3213. In 2027 it runs 18–22 May 2027. Royal Hospital Chelsea dates to 1682. Rochester is in Kent. Among Rochester's listed buildings is Kings School and Cathedral Visitors Centre (Grade I). Rochester had roughly 63,000 residents at the 2011 count.
How the day runs
A Rochester pick-up, at whatever hour the gates suggest. The drop-off follows the organisers' arrangements for the day. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. Getting back to Rochester takes 1 hour 7 minutes on clear roads. The car sets out from Oxford, 109.4 miles from Rochester.
- Rochester to Royal Hospital Chelsea1 hr 9 min, 32.5 miles, in clear traffic
- Royal Hospital Chelsea to Rochester1 hr 7 min, 32.1 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Royal Hospital Chelsea dates to 1682.
Source: wikidata.orgRochester is in Kent.
Source: wikidata.orgKings School and Cathedral Visitors Centre, in central Rochester, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukRochester had about 63,000 residents in 2011.
Source: wikidata.orgThe 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.ukChildren under 5 are not admitted; prams and pushchairs are not permitted.
Source: rhs.org.ukRochester lies on or beside the River Medway.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Rochester for the Chelsea Flower Show?
1 hour 9 minutes and 32.5 miles in clear traffic via the A2, A202 and A3213; allow more on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 109.4 miles from Rochester; it is in place before your collection time.
When is the Chelsea Flower Show in 2027?
18–22 May 2027.
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