RHS Chelsea Flower Show
22nd May, 2018Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London 22nd to 26th May 2018
The Chelsea Flower Show has been held in the grounds of the Chelsea Hospital every year since 1913, apart from gaps during the two World Wars. It used to be Britain’s largest flower show (it has now been overtaken by Hampton Court), but is still the most prestigious. It is the flower show most associated with the royal family, who attend the opening day every year.
Key facts
- It takes 25 days to put the entire show up
- Number of exhibitors at first Chelsea - 244
- Current exhibitors' total - 550
- Hillier Nurseries holds the record for the greatest number of Chelsea Golds - 66 and counting...
Venue Address
London Gate
Royal Hospital Road
Royal Hospital Chelsea
London
SW3 4SR
Show times
Tuesday - Friday (22 - 25 May)
8am - 8pm
Saturday (26 May)
8am - 5.30pm*
*Each year at 4pm on the last day of the show, the plant sell-off begins.
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