How long does the RHS Chelsea Flower Show go on for? TV coverage, end date and if there are tickets still available
THE RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW is back with a flourish this spring.
Here is what to expect from the 2022 edition which will feature gardens from top tier gardeners in the UK.
Where is the Chelsea Flower Show 2022 and how can I get there?
As the name suggests, the flower show is being held in Chelsea, in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
The showground is transformed with a vast array of colourful flowers with plenty to see and do.
As the event is in central London, it is recommended that people use public transport to get there.
The closest underground Tube is Sloane Square, which is a 10-minute walk from the venue.
When does the Chelsea Flower Show end and can I still get tickets?
The colourful event will open to members of the Royal Horticultural Society on Tuesday, May 24, and Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 8am until 8pm.
Tickets for these two days are priced from £68.85.
Doors open to members of the public on Thursday, May 26, 2022, until the show ends on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 5.30pm.
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Thursday and Friday entry prices start at £40.85 for members and £45.85 for the public - but the cheaper tickets have currently sold out, with ones priced at £85.85 (members) and £110.85 (public) still available.
Tickets for Chelsea Flower Show Late - which is open from 5.30pm-10pm on Friday, May 27, 2022 - are on sale at £72.10 (members) and £77.10 (public).
The evening event features workshops, live music and demonstrations, with the gates opening to the Ranelagh Gardens at 8pm.
All-day tickets for the final day of the show on Saturday, May 28, 2022, are available at £68.85 (members) and £85.85 (public) with the show open from 8am until 5.30pm
Proceeds from all ticket sales support the charitable work of the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society).
If you want to enjoy the benefits of unlimited days out in the RHS gardens as well as early access and cheaper tickets to the annual show - you can , starting at £51.75 per year.
What can you see and do at the 2022 Chelsea Flower Show?
The show gives gardening fans an insight into the top gardening techniques from experts.
In 2022, visitors have the opportunity to:
- Go through several gardens and take some ideas to apply in their homes too.
- Experience a floral feast in which experts will be there to give their advice and showcase their impressive displays.
- Experience the Heavenly Houseplants in which stylists design a studio which represents a room in a house.
- Learn about the scientific innovations being made in horticulture.
- Buy some elite gardening products.
As ever, guests can explore the Great Pavilion, which will house 100 displays from the world’s best nurseries and florists.
There is also a range of show gardens to give visitors inspiration for their own outdoor spaces.
Can I watch the Chelsea Flower Show 2022 on TV?
Coverage of the event begins on BBC One at 6pm on Sunday, May 22, 2022.
Viewers can then enjoy features from the gardens on BBC One from 3.45pm-4.30pm and on BBC Two at 8pm-9pm from Monday, May 23, to Friday, May 27.
Two extra episodes will air in the evenings on Wednesday (7pm-7.30pm, BBC1) and Friday (7.30pm-8pm, BBC1).
Saturday, May 28, will feature an hour long highlights of the week with Monty Don and Joe Swift from 6pm on BBC Two.
Presenters include journalist Sophie Raworth, MasterChef 2017 winner Angellica Bell and Escape To The Country's Nicki Chapman.
These programmes will also be on after airing.