RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show from Woolwich
Leaving Woolwich for the Chelsea Flower Show at Royal Hospital Chelsea. Allow 41 minutes via the A207, A2 and A202, before event traffic. Dates for 2027: 18–22 May 2027. Royal Hospital Chelsea lies in Greater London. The Great Plant Sell Off takes place 4pm-5.30pm on the final Saturday. Historic England lists Royal Arsenal Brass Foundry, 0.7 miles from Woolwich's centre, at Grade I. Grade II*: Rotunda, 0.4 miles from Woolwich's centre. Woolwich Arsenal is on the North Kent Line.
How the day runs
The day begins at your front door in Woolwich. Set-down at Royal Hospital Chelsea is where the organisers direct private cars. A message brings the car round when you want to leave. Getting back to Woolwich takes 39 minutes on clear roads. Oxford, where Ravensley starts each job, is 1 hour 50 minutes from Woolwich.
- Woolwich to Royal Hospital Chelsea41 min, 11.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Royal Hospital Chelsea to Woolwich39 min, 11 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.orgThe Great Plant Sell Off takes place 4pm-5.30pm on the final Saturday.
Source: rhs.org.ukRoyal Arsenal Brass Foundry, 0.7 miles out from central Woolwich, carries a Grade I listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukRotunda, 0.4 miles out from central Woolwich, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukWoolwich Arsenal station is on the North Kent Line.
Source: wikidata.orgThe 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.ukOnly guide and assistance dogs are admitted.
Source: rhs.org.uk
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Questions
What drive time should we allow from Woolwich for the Chelsea Flower Show?
41 minutes and 11.4 miles in clear traffic via the A207, A2 and A202; allow more on the day.
When is the Chelsea Flower Show in 2027?
18–22 May 2027.
Where does the car come from?
Oxford, 71.5 miles from Woolwich; it is in place before your collection time.
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