The RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Royal Hospital Chelsea
21 May – 25 May
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a display not to miss as it will showcase garden pieces that will take your breath away. The popular event has now returned to its home place where it has been held for over a century. The beautiful floral pieces that gardeners will be creating this year will highlight the allure of nature and the importance of sustainability. The blooming of the flowers and the visual striking designs bring the ‘haute-couture’ to the London gardening scene.
Since 1912, the Chelsea Flower Show has graced the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, a stately retirement abode for British Army veterans nestled within Grade II listed gardens. Among its storied history, one of the most famous years for the show was 1937 with the coronation celebrations of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The show flourished with an empire exhibition, with plants and trees brought in from as far afield as Australia and East Africa. Royal ties deepened in 1953, with Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation prompting another splendid Chelsea Flower Show. Interestingly, this show saw the attendance of most of the Royal Family.
In present day, the allure of the show endures. Whilst members of the monarchy attend this floral event every year, more than 150,000 people from across the world visit annually.
Demand for Chelsea Flower Show’s tickets far exceeds availability, a testament to the show’s enduring popularity. Each year, a range of awards are bestowed upon exhibitors, from floral artisans to creators of the finest Show Gardens. This acclaimed event serves as a launching pad for botanical careers, with its prestige propelling winners to greater heights in the horticultural world.
Tickets are available under two classes: members and public. Members possess priority and attain cheaper rates.
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This year, mark your calendars for the Chelsea Flower Show running from 21st to 25th May. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the highlights awaiting you:
The Chelsea Flower Show blooms from Tuesday 21 May to Saturday 25 May 2024. Opening times are from 8:00 to 20:00 Tuesday to Friday, and from 8:00 to 17:30 on Saturday. Secure your tickets early via the Chelsea Flower Show website to avoid missing out on this floral extravaganza.
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