Chelsea Flower Show 2026: pictures, highlights and the best gardens we saw
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Chelsea Flower Show 2026: pictures, highlights and the best gardens we saw
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 takes place in London at the Royal Hospital grounds, hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society since 1912. The event runs from Tuesday 19 May to Saturday 23 May, with RHS members’ days on 19 and 20 May and public access from 21 May through 23 May. Show hours are generally 8am to 8pm, with a late-evening opening on Friday and a traditional plant sell-off on Saturday afternoon. Tickets have sold out, though dining experiences and add-ons remain available. The show can be watched on BBC One, BBC Two, and BBC iPlayer. Nearest Underground stations are Sloane Square and Victoria, and public transport is recommended due to road closures and limited parking.
"The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, one of the UK's most prestigious horticultural events, is currently taking place in London. Held in the grounds of the Royal Horticultural Society since 1912, the Chelsea Flower Show has long been a barometer for the ideas shaping our gardens and green spaces. Each year, the event draws leading botanists, members of the royal family and celebrities in their thousands each year."
"For 2026, there's wildly creative floral displays designed to raise awareness of topical issues, exhibits from world-renowned horticulturalists and planting strategies inspired by sustainability. It's the latter that makes this year's Chelsea Flower Show feel particularly significant, as gardeners and designers respond to changing climates and how it impacts the nature around us."
"The RHS Chelsea Flower Show runs from Tuesday 19 May to Saturday 23 May. Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May are reserved for RHS members, while the show opens to the public from Thursday 21 May through to Saturday. Show hours run from 8am to 8pm most days, with a special late-evening opening on Friday and the traditional plant sell-off beginning on Saturday afternoon."
"Tickets for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show are available through the Royal Horticultural Society weeks in advance and have now sold out. As per the RHS website: "Tickets are currently sold out, please check back regularly as returns may become available. Dining experiences and add-ons are still available to book.""
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