Chelsea Flower Show

Has anyone been or going ,we are thinking of coming down but not sure which day would be best.

 

It is in my opinion a fabulous day out.
It is nice to see what CAN be done with the show gardens if money is no object...........It's a dream land lol.
It is very crowded but there is an art to navigating the show gardens,and the floral marquees need to be visited either early or late in the day as middle of the day can be chocer bloc.
I am not going this year as it will cost two of us nearly £150 for the day and once you have had the experience..............you can see much more and get much closer by watching the BBC coverage in fabulous HD.and it is not quite as enjoyable if it rains,and as you have to obtain your tickets well in advance you just have to go "whatever the weather".......who said that?

I suspect Scotkat, coming down from Scotland you would stay overnight,and you could call in at Shiney's open day on the way home
The best day if you are not an RHS member is probably Thursday as things can begin to deteriorate after a few days.....I would avoid the Saturday,but that is the day of the big selloff which can be fun although chaotic..
So you pays your money and take your choice.

Oh hec I wish I was going now lol.

 

I went to Chelsea once,it was so crowded you could hardly move your arms, didnt see much.I prefer Harrogate shows ,they are wonderful ,everyone is friendly people talk to each other,plenty of advice, you can buy plants or order and get discount.good food to suit every pocket and Brass Bands.What more could you ask for brill Day out.Even better if you stay over and visit the lovely town , the valley gardens not forgetting Harlow Car rNHS garden.

 

Flights booked and accommodation and got our all day ticket booked for the Friday at chelsea.

I no it will be busy but this adds to it and never having been before shall be a real buzz.

 

I guess this means its time to cut our tall Sedum down.