RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

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 also bring us the RHS Chelsea Flower Show each May.

See: Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Photos.

2009 Dates: 7 - 12 July 2009

• Tuesday and Wednesday are RHS Members Days.
• Thursday - Sunday:
  10am - 7.30pm: £27
  3pm - 7.30pm*: £17
  (public rate, tickets available on the door)
• Children 16 and under FREE with accompanying adult

* The show closes at 5.30pm on Sunday 12 July with afternoon entry from 2.30pm.

Online booking

Telephone booking: 0844 209 1810

• 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 also 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.
• Children's Creche: The creche is located near Palace Garden Gate and is run by a professional creche operator with fully qualified nursery nurses. The service is free of charge and children between two and nine can stay for a maximum of two hours.
• 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.