RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show: What You Need to Know
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By Laura Porter
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The RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is the largest annual garden and flower show in the world. The showground covers 33 acres and most visitors stay for about 5 hours. (See list of visitor tips below.) It takes place in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace each July and is organized by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) who are also behind the RHS Chelsea Flower Show each May.
When: This annual London event takes place in July.
Where: Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU
See the Hampton Court Palace Visitor Guide.
Getting to Hampton Court Palace
The nearest train station is Hampton Court. Full information of all travel options can be seen on the Getting to Hampton Court Palace page.
Tickets to the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Tuesday and Wednesday are RHS Members Only Days
Ticket prices start from £21.50
Prices vary depending on the time and date of your visit
Each full paying adult may bring two children aged 16 and under free of charge to the show
Unlike the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, tickets are available on the door
10am until 7.30pm (afternoon tickets are available from 3pm)
Tuesday and Wednesday: RHS Members only
The show closes at 5.30pm on Sunday with afternoon entry from 2.30pm.
Official Website: www.rhs.org.uk
Tips for Visiting The RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Plan your visit from central London using the Getting to Hampton Court Palace information.
If you have a lot of stamina you could visit Hampton Court Palace on the same day but allow plenty of time as it takes 3-5 hours to visit the flower show and 1-3 hours to visit the palace.
Remember this is a temporary outdoor event on open parkland and is subject to varying weather and ground conditions. A temporary walkway is laid but it can still get pretty muddy if there's been heavy rain.
Wear suitable clothing for an outdoor event. Open-toed shoes and high heels are not usually appropriate footwear.
Bank and cloakroom facilities are available within the showground. Check the information boards at the show for locations.
Left Luggage and a pharmacy service are both available on the show site.
The RHS Advisory Service offers free gardening advice to show visitors. Check the information boards at the show for locations.
Free Music: There are two bandstands in the showground; one is located near the King's Food Court and the other on the north side of the Long Water.
Plant and Product Creche: There is a plant and product creche service available where you leave your purchases while you enjoy the rest of your day out.
Plant Porters: Plant Porters operate within the showground to help visitors carry their purchases. They cover all areas of the showground, Stud Car Park, and to the Thames (formally Rose) Entrance for the train station. They are easily recognizable by their green aprons and wheelbarrows.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Visitor Information
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