Chelsea in Bloom is celebrating it's 20th anniversary.
The Royal Horticultural Society's (RHS) annual Chelsea Flower Show, which has been running since 1913, is a spectacle to behold. Taking place in the Royal Hospital Chelsea London, this beautiful display sees the world's most renowned horticulturalists showcase their finest work.
However, tickets are quite pricey (sitting at £137 for a day ticket) so might not be the best option if you're looking for affordable things to do in the capital. Instead, why not head to Chelsea's coinciding festival that takes place around the streets of West London - and is arguably just as incredible. Here's everything you need to know about Chelsea in Bloom.
Chelsea In Bloom 2025
What Is Chelsea In Bloom?
The annual free flower festival, Chelsea in Bloom, is a celebration of floral displays across West London. Produced in association with the RHS, the week-long display sees the borough's best retailers, restaurants and hotels competing for prizes.
This year's theme is 'Flowers in Fashion', where contributors will take inspiration from the area's most iconic fashion moments, muses and style icons, transforming Chelsea into a floral runway. A winner will be chosen on Tuesday 20th May - check back here to see who it is.
Who Is Exhibiting At Chelsea In Bloom?
More than 120 contributors are taking part in this year's Chelsea in Bloom festival. Some hospitality venues taking part include:
- The Ivy Chelsea
- Pizza Pilgrims
- 11 Cadogan Gardens
- Bread Ahead
- Comptoir Libanais
- Hans' Bar and Grill
- La Maison Ani
- Pizza Express
- Sticks'n'Sushi
- The Botanist
- The Cadogan Arms
- The Sloane Club
Plus many more. There's even a few high street favourites taking part such as H&M, Space NK and Russell & Bromley.
Where Is Chelsea In Bloom?
Chelsea in Bloom takes place across the whole of the borough. There's a downloadable map on the Chelsea in Bloom website, which you can follow to see all the incredible displays.
When Is Chelsea In Bloom Taking Place?
Chelsea in Bloom is taking place from Monday 19th to Sunday 25th May 2025.
Do I Need To Buy A Ticket For Chelsea In Bloom?
No tickets are required for the flower show. However, if you want to hop on a rickshaw ride or take a walking tour, then you will need to book tickets as these often sell out fast.
Eating And Drinking At Chelsea In Bloom
A lot of restaurants in West London have curated special menus to coincide with the floral event of the year, making it the perfect excuse to head to one of these places for a bite to eat:
- Pizza Pilgrims - head over to Chelsea's branch for a floral-themed pizza that featured edible flowers on a doughy delight
- The Ivy - these guys are featuring specially curated dishes and drinks by Lillet
- The Cadogan Arms - highlighting a floral cocktail menu and flower-topped dishes to fit with the theme
- Azzurra - eat delicious Italian seafood dishes while browsing swimwear by Oceanus
- Ixchel - drink a specially curated Flower Moon cocktail to celebrate Chelsea in Bloom
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