Shangri-La The Shard, London
Season events from Shangri-La The Shard, London
Big days out from Shangri-La The Shard, London, by chauffeur. The Chelsea Flower Show is around 19 minutes away (18–22 May 2027). Wimbledon is around 32 minutes away (28 June – 11 July 2027). For the Derby at Epsom (4–5 June 2027), the drive is 16.8 miles. Guards Polo at Smith's Lawn sits 58 min from the hotel. The hotel begins on level 34 of The Shard and takes up 18 of its floors, looking out over the River Thames. For rail, London Bridge (LBG) is the handiest station, 4 minutes away by car.
How the day runs
For the Chelsea Flower Show, departure from Shangri-La The Shard, London is early, allowing for traffic on the A3 and A3203. Drop-off is wherever the organisers allow private cars for your ticket. The car stays on hand all day; it does not leave and come back. The drive back to Shangri-La The Shard, London is around 22 minutes, plus the time it takes car parks to empty. Outside the big festivals, Royal Windsor Racecourse (51 min) and Sandown Park Racecourse (51 min). Tickets and enclosures are booked with each organiser; Ravensley has no connection with any event.
- Shangri-La The Shard, London to Royal Hospital Chelsea19 min, 4.2 miles, in clear traffic
- Royal Hospital Chelsea to Shangri-La The Shard, London22 min, 4.2 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
The hotel begins on level 34 of The Shard and takes up 18 of its floors, looking out over the River Thames.
Source: shangri-la.comBorough Market, Tate Modern and St Paul's Cathedral are all within a short walk of the hotel.
Source: shangri-la.comCorner rooms on each floor give 180-degree views taking in Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Shakespeare's Globe.
Source: shangri-la.comThe hotel holds wedding ceremonies, receptions and smaller celebrations in event spaces high above the city.
Source: shangri-la.comFacilities include an infinity pool and a spa, with rooms and suites looking towards the Thames.
Source: shangri-la.comShangri-La The Shard, London is on 31 St Thomas Street, SE1 9QU.
Source: shangri-la.comThe nearest railway station by road is London Bridge, roughly 4 minutes away by car.
Source: wikidata.orgMeasured by road, the nearest main airport is London City Airport, around 27 minutes and 7.7 miles away.
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Questions
Drive time to the Chelsea Flower Show?
Around 19 minutes (4.2 miles) on clear roads; allow extra time for event traffic.
Will the car wait for the whole day?
Yes; it parks nearby and returns when you call for it.
What are the 2027 dates for the Chelsea Flower Show?
18–22 May 2027.
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