RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is held annually by the Royal Horticultural Society and is the most popular flower show in the United Kingdom.

2012-05-18

LONDON, ENGLAND, May 18, 2012 (Press-News.org) This year the show will commence on May 22nd and wrap up on May 26th. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show contains many different aspects including unique exhibits every year, showcases from emerging talents and seminars to help amateurs solve the many challenges of gardening in both an urban and country setting.

Held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show quite literally takes over south-west London during the 5 days which it is held in May. Many of the feature gardens require some assembly so massive awnings and screens are erected to not only protect the flowers but also keep away prying eyes. Being a royal charity, members of the Royal Family take a keen interest in the event with a special preview show put on for the Royal patrons before the full exhibition is open to the public.

A great benefit of experiencing the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is being able to enjoy all the other great things there are to do in London. The Royal Hospital Chelsea is stone's throw from the fashionable King's Road, whilst Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park are both a short cab ride away. So if you plan on enjoying more than the RHS Chelsea Flower Show when you visit make sure you pick one of the hotels in London that won't break your budget but also make getting around as simple as possible.

However, there is simply so much to see at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show that you can happily wile away the hours in garden after garden, silently appreciating the beautiful flowers and impressive designs that might trigger your own ambition to try it yourself.

Expedia.co.uk offers a wide range of hotels in London, including Savoy and Goring hotel, both centrally located within easy access to the venue.

For more information visit http://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/2012

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