Events
Chelsea Flower Show 2005
Venue: Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London SW3 Date: 24 - 28 May
Tickets are now on sale
New for 2005 - Saturday opening
Chelsea Flower Show has been extended for an extra day.
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During May the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea come alive with the sights and smells of the finest collections of flowers in the world. Nothing compares to the show gardens, each one created with attention to detail by some of the world’s leading garden designers. Their ideas will provide you with lasting memories and endless inspiration whatever your budget.
The smaller courtyard, chic and city gardens will inspire you with ideas that can fit into any sized plot.
The Great Pavilion will host thousands of fabulous flowers including new plants that have never been seen before.
And not forgetting the vast array of horticultural sundries, floral art demonstrations and the lifelong learning exhibits which all together make visiting Chelsea Flower Show a special occasion.
Visit the show and see the latest and greatest in gardening ideas and experience the wonder of the world’s most famous flower show.
Ticket prices
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8am - 8pm* |
3.30 - 8pm |
5.30 - 8pm |
| RHS members' rates |
| Tuesday 24 |
SOLD OUT |
£21 |
£13.50 |
| Wednesday 25 |
£32.50 |
£18 |
£11.50 |
| Thursday 26 |
£26 |
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| Friday 27 |
£26 |
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| Saturday 28 |
£26 |
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| Public rates |
| Thursday 26 & Friday 27 |
£36 |
£21.50 |
£16 |
| Saturday 28 |
£36 |
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* The show closes at 5.30pm on Saturday 28. Sale of display plants starts at 4.30pm.
Please note: All tickets must be booked in advance - no tickets will be available to purchase on the gate.
Terms & conditions
For details of the terms & conditions for ticket booking and purchase click here
Booking information
RHS members can enjoy the show on Members’ Days (24 & 25 May) when visitor numbers are limited. Alternatively, visit on a public day (26 - 28 May) and take advantage of privilege priced tickets.
ALL tickets must be booked in advance.
RHS members’ rate allocations: RHS members may purchase two tickets at members' rates; additional tickets may be purchased at public rates.
Using the 24-hour booking line or RHS website ensures tickets are reserved instantly.
Ring the following numbers to book your tickets
- Member Bookings: 0870 906 3780 *
(Please have your membership card to hand)
- Non-member Bookings: 0870 906 3781 *
- Group Bookings: 020 7014 8444
- Coach Bookings: 020 7014 8440
Overseas
- Member Bookings: 00 44 870 906 3780 *
(Please have your membership card to hand)
- Non-member Bookings: 00 44 870 906 3781 *
* National Call rate applies.
A booking fee of £1.60 will be charged on all non-member bookings (£2 if overseas).
Online booking
You can also buy tickets online from Keith Prowse Ticketing - our Flower Show Ticketing Company.
To buy your tickets now click here
And while you're there, why not order a Show Catalogue so you can plan your visit to the show in advance.
PLEASE NOTE: We are aware of some other websites selling tickets to Chelsea directly themselves and not through Keith Prowse Ticketing - often at hugely inflated prices. These sites are nothing to do with the RHS and we cannot be held accountable for their actions or when people buy tickets from them. We strongly recommend you buy direct from Keith Prowse Ticketing.
Show catalogue
The official show catalogue is a great way to plan your day - so why not buy one when you order your tickets online?
Conditions
- Attendants cannot be provided, but one companion is admitted free of charge per wheelchair user, visually impaired visitor or other person whose disability necessitates a carer.
- Only guide or hearing dogs admitted.
- Sorry, children under 5 and babes-in-arms are not admitted.
- Charged car parking available in Battersea Park.
- Full travel and show information is sent with tickets.
There is no re-admission once you leave the showground, although RHS members will be allowed re-admission for the sell-off after 4.30pm on Saturday 28, on production of a valid membership card or goods receipt/ticket stub.
Please note that this event takes place on open grounds and is subject to varying weather and ground conditions. We therefore strongly advise you to check the weather forecast before you come and dress accordingly.
Groups & Affiliated Societies
Groups are welcome, but there are no discounts. Coach parking available in Battersea Park.
Affiliated Societies may purchase up to two tickets on Thursday 26, Friday 27 or Saturday 28 at members’ rates; additional tickets available at public rates.
RHS Shows recorded information line: 020 7649 1885