Plan your visit

Opening Times

Show times (19 - 23 May 2026)

Tuesday – Wednesday – RHS Members’ Days

8am – 8pm
 
Thursday – Friday
8am – 8pm

Friday Chelsea Late event
5.30pm – 10pm

Saturday
8am – 5.30pm (plant sell off begins at 4pm)

Members enjoy exclusive reduced rate tickets to RHS Flower Shows

Please note dogs are not permitted at RHS Chelsea Flower Show (except guide and assistance dogs).

Tickets

Member and public tickets for RHS Chelsea Flower Show are now on sale.

If booking RHS member tickets, you must have a valid membership at the time of the event.

Gift cards and certificates

Looking to buy RHS Show tickets as a gift? You can either purchase a gift card for someone special, or, if you’ve already bought tickets, print a gift certificate at home to present as your gift. Buy your tickets at axs.com.

Mobile ticket app

Tickets will be delivered via the AXS Mobile ID app. Alternatively, you can also select the e-ticket option at the checkout to be emailed a PDF ticket instead. Unfortunately, Mobile ID tickets can’t be added to your phone wallet.
AXS Mobile ID is the recommended delivery method for RHS Show tickets.

See our Frequently Asked Questions about downloading and using the app.

Travel by bus

Bus numbers 11, 137, 211, 360, 170, 44 and 452 stop closest to the showground, while bus numbers 19, 22, 319 and C1 stop at Sloane Square.

Please note: the 360 bus will not be stopping at bus stop ‘CH’ at the Bull Ring Gate, Chelsea Embankment. This bus stop is suspended during RHS Chelsea Flower Show week.

For further information on bus travel, visit the Transport for London website.

Travel by tube or train

Tube
Sloane Square tube station (on the District and Circle Lines) is a 10-minute walk from the showground.

For further information on tube travel, visit the Transport for London website.

Train
London Victoria is the closest train station to the show. For information on rail services, visit the National Rail website.

Shuttle bus

There are shuttle buses to the showground from Battersea Park.

The Battersea Park service drops off and picks up from Bull Ring Gate.

Accessibility buses will also drop off and pick up from Bull Ring Gate. 

The cost of the service is included with the price of a parking ticket. 

The shuttle bus runs between 7.15am-8.30pm Tuesday –Friday and 6pm on Saturday.

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Cycling

Cycle racks are available at Burton Court Car Park, opposite the London Gate entrance – postcode SW3 4SR.

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Parking

Public parking in Battersea Park must be pre-booked with your tickets.

Battersea Park is located outside the Transport for London congestion zone but within the ULEZ Charging Zone and is approximately a 20-minute walk from the show.

Please see info for Shuttle bus above.

Sat nav
If you are parking at Battersea Park and using a sat nav, please use the postcode SW11 4BY. This will take you straight to the Rosary Gate entrance.

River services

You can arrive by river with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers to Cadogan Pier or Battersea Power Station. The RB6 route serves both piers but weekdays only during morning and afternoon peak times. Battersea Power Station can be reached seven days a week with the RB1, RB2 or RB6.

The pier is approximately a 15-minute walk from Royal Hospital Chelsea.

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Coach drop-off

Coach drivers can request a permit to drop passengers off on the Embankment via [email protected].

From the Embankment it is approximately a 5 minute walk to the Bull Ring Gate.

Please note that there is no Coach parking at the show.

Food & drink

There are a range of bookable catering facilities at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, from a relaxed breakfast to a four-course lunch, championing the best of British produce. Throughout the day, you can savour all-day tapas by a top London chef, or enjoy a range of afternoon teas that span the quirky to the traditional. Across the showground, there is also a selection of hot and cold food and drink outlets, featuring some of London’s most exciting street food.

Vegan, vegetarian and non gluten-containing options are available at both the pre-bookable restaurants and outlets. If you’d prefer, visitors are invited to bring along a picnic and enjoy the surroundings.

Hospitality

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is renowned for outstanding entertaining, with quality food and drink options to enjoy throughout your visit. At its heart is Spring Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, an intimate and exclusive dining experience curated by Michelin-starred chefs. Guests can choose private chalets or tables – perfect for those looking to celebrate with friends and family, or adding a touch of elegance to a personal celebration.

For more information and booking enquiries for 2026, please contact Eventist via the link below.

Charity Gala Preview

The RHS Chelsea Gala is an exclusive and luxurious event which gives a select number of guests the chance to enjoy an exceptional evening of hospitality among the flowers.

Due to high demand, tickets to the Gala are sold every year via a ticket selection process. For further information about the Charity Gala Preview, please call 0203 176 5850 or send an email to RHS Special Events.

Royal Hospital Chelsea

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is home to the iconic Chelsea Pensioners and, for one week only in May, is also home to the world-famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

During the show there is also the opportunity to entertain your clients at the iconic Royal Hospital Chelsea Great Hall, elegant State Apartments or the newly available The Wren House.

For further information, please contact Royal Hospital Chelsea via email RHC Events.

Safety and security

The security and safety of visitors to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is paramount and we have an extremely robust security presence at the Show. We work closely with the police and emergency services throughout the year to ensure an appropriate policing plan is in place.
 
Visitors will be subject to security searches and we would like to ask visitors attending the show to remain extra vigilant. Please report anyone or anything suspicious or unusual to a member of staff or security immediately. 

Useful information

This is a temporary, outdoor event and is subject to varying weather and ground conditions. The majority of the show takes place on hard surfaces. We advise that you check the weather forecast for the day of your visit, consider the nature of the event and the effects of any inclement weather on surface conditions, and wear suitable clothing and footwear. In extreme weather conditions, access may be restricted in the interest of safety.

Please note there is no re-entry to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show once you have left the showground.

Show guides

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show Guide includes the complete exhibitor listings, show highlights and a fully illustrated guide to the Show Gardens and features. The Show Guide also contains a detailed map of the showground.

Show guides cost £18 and can be purchased at the show or online in advance.

Dogs

Only guide and assistance dogs can be admitted, no pet animals. Please do not leave dogs unattended in parked cars.

Children

For reasons of comfort and safety children under 5 years are not permitted into the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. 

Children aged 5 years or over are allowed into the RHS Chelsea Flower Show provided that they hold a valid ticket, are with an accompanying adult and comply with the terms and conditions. Babes in arms are permitted, but discouraged due to the unsuitable nature of the environment. ­Prams, pushchairs and buggies are not permitted in the showground.

Lost property

Lost property is located at Visitor Information near the London Gate entrance. Unclaimed items are kept for one month, and plants for 24 hours, before being donated to local charities.

Please contact [email protected] for further information. 

ATMs and bank facilities

For tickets, catering and show guides, only card payments are accepted.

For other vendors, card payments are the preferred method, but there is a cashpoint at the show. A charge applies for cash withdrawals.

RHS Gardening Advice

The RHS Gardening Advice stand, located on the west side of the Great Pavilion, is staffed by our team of experts.

At the RHS we are committed to protecting plant health and ask that visitors bring photographs of their plant problems to our shows rather than live plant material. This applies when visiting the RHS Gardening Advice stands or exhibitors.

Picnic / seating areas

There is seating at all catering areas throughout the Show and in front of the Royal Hospital on Royal Hospital Way.

Music and entertainment

The Stage is in the picnic/seating area in Ranelagh Gardens, which hosts performances from a variety of bands throughout the show.

Accessibility at the show

We want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to enjoy RHS Chelsea Flower Show. For a complete guide on what to expect before you arrive, when you arrive and during your visit, please see our detailed guide.

At a glance:
Toilets - There is a unisex Changing Places Facility. There are accessible units at all toilet blocks
Grounds - None of the gardens are designed for public access
Buildings - The Sloane Restaurant, Ranelagh Restaurant and The Promenade are all fully accessible
Thames View Café - Thames View Café is located to the west of Southern Road and is not accessible by wheelchair as it is only accessible by stairs. Visitors who cannot access Thames View Cafe can find similar menus at the Rock Bank Food Court

See accessibility information for our other RHS Shows.