The ultimate guide to the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show

Spring is officially here! The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming and the organisers of the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show are working around the clock to bring us yet another showpiece event.

Once again, the Royal Horticultural Society is putting on a five-day flower extravaganza, celebrating the best gardeners, flower arrangers and all round green-fingered experts on the planet.

The event has been a British tradition since the 1860s, before it was officially named the Chelsea Flower Show back in 1912. Since then, it has grown into a global phenomenon, with thousands of people flocking to Kensington each year and even more enjoying it on TV.

As well as showing off incredible displays of horticultural excellence, the show also offers tips to budding gardeners, with demonstrations on how to make the most from your outdoor space, whether it’s a balcony or a smaller garden.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a gardener with 50 years of experience or you’ve never even picked up a pair of gardening gloves, there really is something for everyone to enjoy at the Chelsea Flower Show.

There are plenty of awards to be handed out across the week. Gardeners putting on displays can be awarded Gold, Silver-gilt, Silver or Bronze in each of the categories. Apart from feature gardens, all gardens at the show are judged, including exhibits in the Great Pavilion.

As well as the judged categories, there are also the People’s Choice Awards each year. Visitors can vote for their favourite gardens as they wander round the event, with three categories for the public to vote in.

When is the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show?

This year’s event gets underway on Tuesday 20th May, running for five days until the weekend. The first two days are only for RHS members, with the public allowed to buy tickets from day three.

●    Day 1 – Tuesday 20th May
●    Day 2 – Wednesday 21st May
●    Day 3 – Thursday 22nd May
●    Day 4 – Friday 23rd May
●    Day 5 – Saturday 24th May

Hospitality at the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show

As the Chelsea Flower Show is such a glamorous, high-profile event, we’re proud to offer a range of hospitality packages that allow our guests to enjoy the festivities in style. You’ll be able to enjoy a day of taking in the stunning displays before indulging in delicious food, complimentary drinks and plenty more.

We offer two different hospitality options, one of which is in the morning, with the other available in the afternoon and evening.

Spring Meridian

Our daytime package is for guests arriving first thing in the morning and keeps you entertained throughout the day. As well as access to the Chelsea Flower Show, you’ll be able to enjoy all of this:

●    Light breakfast with brunch cocktails
●    Four-course lunch
●    Afternoon tea with Spanish small plates in the garden
●    Garden bar including Champagne and hand-crafted cocktails
●    Barista coffee
●    Live entertainment including pianist and live band
●    Live event artist and flower crown experiences
●    Show programme
●    Private cloakroom

Spring Nocturne

For those arriving a little bit later, our Spring Nocturne facility is open until late in the evening and you’ll be able to make the most of all this:

●    Champagne and canapé reception
●    Four-course dinner
●    Bar snacks
●    Garden fromagerie station with paired wines
●    Garden bar including Champagne and hand-crafted cocktails
●    Live entertainment from roaming band
●    Live event artist and flower crown experiences
●    Show programme
●    Private cloakroom

Chelsea Flower Show dress code

With lots of walking around expected, the dress code isn’t overly formal in order to keep guests comfortable. A smart-casual look with a combination of polished garments and casual elements is ideal.

With guests often treading across grass, we’d recommend ladies don’t wear stiletto heels to avoid getting caught in the ground.

How to get there

The Chelsea Flower Show takes place in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, right next to the banks of the River Thames. It’s easily accessible from anywhere in London, with Sloane Square the closest underground station. It’s on the Circle and District lines and is around a 10 minute walk away.

Victoria is the closest mainline train station and is just a short bus journey away. If you’re planning on driving, we recommend pre-booking a parking spot in Battersea Park, which is just the other side of the Thames. You’ll then be able to take the shuttle bus that runs all day. The bus is also open to those not using the car park.

And if you’re planning on dressing to impress, why not go full James Bond and arrive by boat? Uber Boat and Thames Clipper services run throughout the day, with drop-offs at Cadogan Pier and Battersea Power Station.

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