Chelsea Flower Show tickets are a must for anyone who loves plants or who just loves a crowd.

The show is one of the big events of the London summer social calendar, and it has become quite a tradition in some families to attend this event together.

The show has become the most famous garden show in the UK, and perhaps the grandest in the entire world.

There are hospitality packages available for those who would like to rub elbows with the rich and famous and experience all the glamour the Chelsea Flower Show has to offer.

The show is equally welcoming of everyone, however, and simply wandering the grounds and seeing all of the amazing botanical creations is show enough for most people.

The Chelsea Flower Show is put on by the Royal Horticultural Society and the first show was held at Kensington in 1862.

By 1913 they had moved the show to the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea where is has been located almost every year since then.

The show was very popular right from the beginning, and it is the place where plant breeders from all over come to introduce their new offerings and compete for various awards.

The show is held over 5 days in May, with the first two days being reserved for Royal Horticultural Society members.

If plants and gardens are a keen interest, you might want to consider purchasing a membership to the Royal Horticultural Society.

Membership allows you access to the first two days of the show, reduced ticket prices, as well as free access to the many Royal Horticultural Society Gardens all over the UK.

Tickets must be purchased in advance, and no children under 5 are allowed.

The show is spread out over 11 acres, so wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk all over.

Chelsea Flower Show tickets must be purchased in advance, and make sure to order a catalogue so you can plan out your day.

Visiting RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Royal Hospital Chelsea, Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, SW3 4SR

25th May 2010 until 29th May 2010

Telephone: 0844 209 0362

Opening Times

25-28 May 8am-8pm, Sat 29 May 8am-5.30pm, sell off 4pm

Ticket Prices

£19 (Thu & Fri 5.30pm-8pm), £25 (Thu & Fri 3.30pm-8pm) & £45 (Thu to Sat 8am-8pm) | RHS Members £14-£49

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