Written by Felix Wilson
A staple in every gardener’s calendar, the Chelsea Flower Show is one of the UK’s institutions and is great for anyone with a love of gardening, landscaping, design and all things green.
Show Gardens are found along Main Avenue and Royal Hospital Way, featuring some amazing examples of garden design. Spectacular floristy displays are at every turn with the pinnacle being in the Great Pavilion, along with exhibition stands from the best growers and nurseries from around the world. This year sees two categories: Creative Spaces, which gives florists complete no-rules freedom to express themselves, and Floral Creations which sees smaller arrangements on a plinth.
Some of this year’s highlights sees a focus on sustainability and classic garden categories including the Balcony and Container Gardens, focused on gardening in smaller spaces and perfect inspiration for city-dwellers with green fingers.
Tickets for RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Members receive discounts on tickets as well as access to the first two days of the exhibition which are closed to the public. Regular ticket buyers can attend from Thursday–Saturday with tickets priced at £115.85 for a full day of access. For the 2025 event, only all-day tickets are still available, but be quick to book your place as it is selling out fast!
Perhaps the best value ticket is for Chelsea Late. From 5.30pm–8pm you can stroll around the inspiring show gardens, then head over to Ranelagh Gardens for a mini-festival of music, dancing, gardens and food, complete with floral crowns from the Secret Adventurers’ Club and a selection of street food and pop-up bars until 10pm.
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If this is a little out of your budget, you can stroll around the surrounding streets for free and admire the foral creations in the Chelsea in Bloom event.
We’ve got you covered for events such as Kew Orchid Festival, making the most of flowers for free with The Best Places to See Cherry Blossom and also Where to See Bluebells in London and even tips for Sending Flowers in London. More into edible garden produce? Try our guide to Wild Food – Foraging in London.
