RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show from The Dorchester
A chauffeured day at the Chelsea Flower Show, starting from The Dorchester. The Dorchester stands in London. It is a 250-room hotel. It stands on Park Lane, W1K 1QA. The building dates to 1931. The Dorchester is Grade II listed. By rail, the closest stop is Bond Street, 3 minutes' drive. Expect about 11 minutes on the road via the B310, A3217 and B302, a distance of 2.1 miles. The 2027 dates are 18–22 May. A stage in the Ranelagh Gardens picnic and seating area hosts live bands through the show.
How the day runs
At The Dorchester the concierge will know the car is outside. An executive saloon is the usual choice for a pair. From there it is the B310, A3217 and B302 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. After the last of the day, it is about 10 minutes back to The Dorchester.
- The Dorchester to Royal Hospital Chelsea11 min, 2.1 miles, in clear traffic
- Royal Hospital Chelsea to The Dorchester10 min, 2 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
A stage in the Ranelagh Gardens picnic and seating area hosts live bands through the show.
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.ukThe Dorchester has 250 rooms.
Source: openstreetmap.orgThe Dorchester is on Park Lane, W1K 1QA.
Source: openstreetmap.orgThe Dorchester dates to 1931.
Source: wikidata.orgArchitects associated with The Dorchester include Owen Williams and William Curtis Green.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Dorchester is built in the Art Deco style.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Dorchester is Grade II listed.
Source: historicengland.org.uk
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Questions
How far is the Chelsea Flower Show from The Dorchester?
About 11 minutes and 2.1 miles in clear traffic, via the B310, A3217 and B302; allow longer on the day.
Where does the car come from?
Ravensley is based in Oxford, about an hour and 16 minutes from The Dorchester; the car is positioned before your collection time.
When is the Chelsea Flower Show in 2027?
18–22 May 2027.
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