Top things to do at the Show

Take a look at just some of the things to see and do at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025

Garden design excellence

Show Gardens curl round Main Avenue and Royal Hospital Way. A stroll along this route will take you past some of the finest examples of garden design at the world’s most prestigious flower show. As well as inspired plant combinations and cutting-edge landscaping, these Gardens serve as a barometer of current gardening trends and key issues facing horticulture.

Balcony and Container Gardens explore what is possible in a smaller space. Urban gardens can be so much more than a place to store a bike. Top designers take on the challenges that town and city gardeners face, from flood management, pollution and noise to clever ways to make the most of the small space. These Gardens are practical as well as inspirational, with design principles that can be lifted and transplanted to nearly any garden space.

A gallery of floral art

From the moment visitors arrive they are welcomed to the Show by the spectacular floristy displays which adorn the gates. RHS Chelsea floral installations are world-famous for their show-stopping explosion of flowers, which push the boundaries of the art. The RHS Letters are the classic backdrop for selfies, but it is impossible not to try to capture all the creations which fill the showground, with a beautiful scent almost as breath-taking as they look.
On the way to the Show, don’t forget to take a stroll round Chelsea to take in the wonderous joy of Chelsea in Bloom. Pokemon Go for floristy fans!

Floral Art of the highest standard is showcased in the Great Pavilion where the floristry competitions are held. This year sees two categories: Creative Spaces which, with no rules or themes, gives florists free rein to express themselves. Though not judged, these works are eligible for the Floristry Ambassador’s Choice. Floral Creations category sees smaller arrangements on a plinth. As well as RHS medals, these florists are also vying for the coveted title of RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year.
Often an unsung hero, the Showground Planting, is overseen by a talented designer who created the beds and borders around the showground, making sure that every vista is flowing with beautiful combinations.

The Great Pavilion

RHS Chelsea draws the best growers and nurseries from around the world to exhibit in the most prestigious tent in horticulture. This is where you will find and unrivalled collection of plant experts, all eager to share their knowledge and advice on the plants they grow. As most of the plants on display aren’t available to buy – until the sell off from 4pm on Sunday – at RHS Chelsea it’s all about the exhibits and growers create wildly creative displays to claim an RHS Medal or a special RHS Award. Last year saw a bath filled with ferns, veg in portraiture and dinosaurs stalking Sarracenias – who knows what the growers will do to delight us in 2025.

The vast Great Pavilion also houses Floristry and Floral Art.
All About Plants Gardens showcase designs which focus on the planting.
GreenSTEM – formally Discovery – highlights horticultural science and technological innovations
RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year displays exceptional new plants to the market and asks eminent horticulturists to choose their favourite.
RHS Sustainable Excellence Awards are announced in the Great Pavilion and champions companies creating greener choices for gardeners.

Spring Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

A once in a lifetime experience

Enjoy the finest of dining experiences at RHS Chelsea. The Dorchester, Ranelagh and Champagne & Seafood restaurants serve curated menus in refined settings for a truly luxurious experience. Enjoy bespoke dishes created by Chef Patron, Skye Gyngell, based on local and seasonal produce in an exclusive and intimate setting at the Spring Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
You’re never too far away from a glass of Pimm’s or a chilled bottle of bubbly at RHS Chelsea. Take a moment to soak in the atmosphere with a relaxed picnic in Ranelagh Gardens or revive with a coffee as you stroll through the Houseplant Studios.

Food & Drink at the Show

Make the most of a unique shopping experience, with stalls and stands offering a shopping experience not available on the high street or online. Talk directly to the sellers about their products. Be the first to see the latest high-end product ranges and grab your RHS Chelsea-exclusive deals.
See the gardens in a different light at RHS Chelsea Late. Take a tour of the Show as the crowds fade and dusk falls, before heading over to the Main Stage where DJ Sara Cox will be bringing the tunes. Grab a floral crown and dance the night away for an unforgettable evening.

Chelsea Late

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