Description
The iconic RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been dubbed 'the garden equivalent of Paris Fashion Week' and for many the highlight event of the gardening season. Every year the grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea are transformed into a patchwork of show gardens, captivating urban gardens, inspirational small gardens and vibrant plant displays as the most talented of the gardening world gather for the UK's most famous and prestigious flower show, showcasing the latest in horticultural design innovation.
This show is the one the top professionals want to be known for, with hundreds of exhibitors striving for a Chelsea Gold Medal. The Great Pavilion is the centrepiece, housing a vast exhibition of displays by growers from all over the world, the Floral Design Studio showcases some of the most creative and technically accomplished floral designers from around the world, while the Show Gardens incorporate tranquil water features, sculptures and carefully conceived plantings, making them an annual highlight of the show. Don't miss your chance to experience this fantastic floral extravaganza!
Itinerary
What's Included?
Includes- Return coach travel- Overnight stay at a selected hotel outside London (JG3 or JG4 rating) with dinner & full English breakfast- Admission to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, with coach transfer
Itinerary
ItineraryDay 1From a morning pickup in your local area we travel by coach to our hotel, arriving in time for dinner and to enjoy a relaxing overnight stay.Day 2After breakfast, we head to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. With a huge range of designs, plants and plots, there are ideas here for every taste and growing space. There are plenty of refreshments available, from cafés, farmers' market stalls, wood-fired pizza and seafood restaurants to a real ale bar and champagne lounge. Or you might want to picnic and relax to the sound of live music at the Ranelagh Gardens bandstand. By the time we set off on the journey home in the early evening, you'll have so many ideas you will be raring to start creating in your own garden!Please note: Children under 5 years of age are not admitted to the Chelsea Flower Show. For further information please visit the RHS website: www.rhs.org.uk.
Venue Information
Hotel
Selected HotelJG3 or JG4 ratingWe'll stay at a well-appointed hotel outside London (JG3 or JG4 rating). The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.Hotel RatingJG3 ratingHotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.JG4 ratingAccommodation in our JG4 category is of an even higher standard, typically offering a wide range of facilities and services. Bedrooms are designed to make your stay the most comfortable possible and the staff provide a service that reflects the detail and quality. You can also expect higher standards of food and beverages.