Saturday 25th May
TRAVEL TO THE CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW 21st – 25th May
Originally known as the Great Spring Show, The Chelsea Flower Show is held on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. There are many ways you can travel to the Chelsea Flower show, but only one way skips the traffic.
HOW DO I TRAVEL TO THE CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW?
Travel in comfort this May and book a chartered helicopter flight. Our pilots are highly trained and ready to help you get to the Chelsea Flower show in style and without stress. The show is located at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London.
The first Great Spring Show was originally held in 1862 at the RHS gardens in Kensington. Before this, there were many flower shows dating back to 1833. The Chelsea Flower Show has been leading the springtime events and is held over five days in May by the Royal Horticultural Society. Since 1912 the show has been attended by many members of the Royal Family.
The Chelsea Flower show receives praise across the board and has around 157,000 visitors each year. The 11-acre ground remains a ticketed event, and tickets must be purchased in advance. In 2004, the show went from a 4-day event to a 5-day event, allowing guests to marvel at the beauty the show has to offer.
WHAT CAN I DO AT THE CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW?
Attend the avant-garde show gardens by leading names in the industry, and visit the Floral Marquee at the centre. There are many other features the Chelsea Flower show boasts of including smaller gardens, such as the Artisan and Urban Gardens. Be sure to visit the new category “All About Plants” which highlights the positive impact of plants. The RHS will be back in the Great Pavilion with the finest growers and nurseries showcasing their impressive displays and offering advice. After a successful debut, House Plant Studios will be returning to Ranelagh Gardens to help provide you with more home inspiration. Top the day off with a little bit of retail therapy in the Great Pavilion.
WHAT KIND OF AWARDS ARE HELD AT THE CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW?
There are many awards to be had at the show such as:
- Flora Gardens and floral exhibits
- Hogg Exhibits of trees
- Knightian Exhibits of vegetables, including herbs
- Lindley Exhibits of special educational or scientific interest
- Grenfell Exhibits of pictures, photographs, floral arrangements, and floristry
Various Special award categories
- Best Show Garden Award
- Best Courtyard Garden Award
- Best Chic Garden Award
- Best City Garden Award
- RHS Sundries Bowl
- RHS Junior Display Trophy
- RHS Floral Arrangement Trophies
- RHS Floristry Trophies
- Show Certificates of Merit
- Certificates for Junior Displays
- RHS President’s Award
- RHS Best Tradestand Award
- RHS Director General’s Award for the Best Tradestand
These awards are presented in a four-grade system. Gold, Silver-Gilt, Silver, and Bronze.
The Chelsea Flower show offers a vast amount of activities, don’t get stuck looking for parking contact our team now
