Show Information
How to get to the show
Public transport
Car parking
Coach parking
Accommodation
The address of the Showground is Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London SW3
We strongly recommend that visitors travel by public transport, as parking in the area is extremely limited. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is located within the Transport for London congestion zone.
To find out more on how to navigate to the showground from other areas of London, go to the Transport for London Journey Planner by clicking on the image.
Public transport
Underground
Sloane Square station (on the District and Circle lines) is a 10-minute walk from the Showground.
Check whether there are any planned cancellations on the London Underground
Bus
Bus numbers 11, 137, 211, 239, 319 and 360 stop closest to the Showground, while numbers 19, 22 and C1 stop at Sloane Square.
Special Chelsea Flower Show bus from Victoria
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London General operates a special bus service between Victoria Train Station and the Chelsea Flower Show from 7am until 8pm each day (6pm on Saturday).
Buses operate at frequent intervals between Victoria Train Station (Hudson's Place) and the Showground at the Barrack Gate in Chelsea Bridge Road.
Adult: £1.70 single, £3 return
Children, Senior Citizens and valid Oyster card or Travelcard holders: £1.70 single, £2.50 return.
We are sorry, but no other concessions are available on this service, and bus passes, freedom cards or TfL tickets are not accepted
Train
Victoria is the nearest mainline station, and a shuttle bus will operate from Victoria Train Station to the Showground (see above for details).
Further information
London Transport: www.tfl.gov.uk; 020 7222 1234
National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950
Parking
Very limited parking (including spaces for orange/blue badge holders) is available on a first come, first served basis in Battersea Park from Tuesday, 22 to Saturday, 26 May; there are 2,000 parking spaces from Tuesday to Friday and 500 spaces on Saturday. The Park is approx. 25 minutes' walk from the show.
Alternatively, buses operate at frequent intervals between Battersea Park and the Showground’s Bull Ring Gate.
Please note: there will be a charge for this service. Battersea Park is outside the Transport for London congestion zone.
Parking costs
Standard parking charges apply. There are no reduced rate parking fees for disabled visitors.
Cars: £20 per day, £12 after 2.30pm *
Motorcycles: FREE
* To be confirmed by Wandsworth Borough Council
Coach parking
Coach companies must apply for a police set down/pick up permit in advance. To apply, fax details of the number of coaches and day of attendance to 01268 571709 or e-mail chelseacoaches@rhs.org.uk.
Coach parking is available as follows:
Battersea Park
Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ (Entrance via Albert Gate off Albert Bridge Road)
Tel: 020 8871 7218 (advance bookings available only)
Tariff: £45 per day
N.B. Coach parking is not available in Battersea Park on Saturday 26 May.
New Covent Garden
Nine Elms Lane/Battersea Park Road, Vauxhall, London SW8 5NX (Entrance off Battersea Park Road)
Tel: 020 7720 2211 (ask for coach parking)
Tariff: TBC
Seagrave Road - Earls Court
Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London SW5
Tel: 08718 719809 (Please note this number is for general enquires only. There is no pre-booking available, coaches will be parked on a first come first served basis).
Tariff: TBC
Accommodation
Expotel Hotel Reservations are the official hotel and travel agency for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The company can provide you with accommodation at discounted rates in hotels convenient to the Showground. For enquiries call 020 7372 2001 or fax 020 7624 4847. Alternatively, contact Expotel at events@expotel.com, or access the web page which features all of the hotels available by going to www.expotel.com/cfs2007. Please quote CFS2007 when contacting Expotel.