The Royal Hospital Chelsea is a retirement home and nursing home for British soldiers who are unfit for further duty due to injury or old age, located in the Chelsea region of central London, now the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It is a true hospital in the original sense of the word, that is a place where hospitality was provided. There are just over 300 soldiers (310, as of 10 June 2004) resident in the Royal Hospital, referred to as "in-pensioners" (or more colloquially, as Chelsea pensioners).
The grounds of the Royal Hospital have been the site of the annual Chelsea Flower Show since 1913.
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The Royal Hospital Chelsea is a retirement home and nursing home for British soldiers who are unfit for further duty due to injury or old age, located in the Chelsea region of central London, now the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. It is a true hospital in the original sense of the word, that is a place where hospitality was provided. There are just over 300 soldiers (310, as of 10 June 2004) resident in the Royal Hospital, referred to as "in-pensioners" (or more colloquially, as Chelsea pensioners).
The grounds of the Royal Hospital have been the site of the annual Chelsea Flower Show since 1913.

We recommend visitors travel to the show by public transport. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is located within the Transport for London congestion zone.
Underground and Bus
Sloane Square underground station (on the District and Circle lines) is a 10 minute walk. Bus numbers 11, 137, 170, 211, 360 and 452 stop closest to the showground, while bus numbers 19, 22, 319 and C1 stop at Sloane Square. For further information go to tfl.gov.uk or call 020 7222 1234.
By Rail
London Victoria is the closest mainline station. A shuttle service runs between London Victoria train station and the show from 7am - 8pm each day (6pm Saturday); price tbc. For further information on rail services call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50.
Parking
Public parking, including for orange/blue badge holders, is available in Battersea Park. Battersea Park is located outside the Transport for London congestion zone and is approximately a 20 minute walk from the show. Alternatively a park and ride service is available. There are over 2,000 spaces available from Tuesday to Friday, and on Saturday a lesser number of spaces are available due to other public events in Battersea Park.
Click here to purchase an 'All Day Car Park' ticket
Cycling
Bicycle racks will be available in Burton’s Court opposite the London Gate entrance.
Coaches
Coach companies must apply for a police set down/pick up permit in advance.
To apply, email details of the number of coaches, the day(s) of attendance, name and address, to chelseacoaches@rhs.org.uk
Disabled visitors
Parking is available in Battersea Park as previously mentioned. Buses with wheelchair access run regularly to and from the show. Visitors requiring use of the mobility bus should advise the parking stewards on arrival at Battersea Park.
Manual wheelchairs ONLY are available for loan, but must be reserved in advance. For wheelchair hire please call 0844 581 0700
Limited availability.
Sloane Square
Book online: Use the links below
Telephone Booking: 0844 871 7662
Customer Service: 0844 871 7662
Public parking, including for orange/blue badge holders, is available in Battersea Park. Battersea Park is located outside the Transport for London congestion zone and is approximately a 20 minute walk from the show. Alternatively a park and ride service is available. There are over 2,000 spaces available from Tuesday to Friday, and on Saturday a lesser number of spaces are available due to other public events in Battersea Park.
Purchase an 'All Day Car Park' ticket
