The RHS Chelsea Flower Show in pictures
Words: Laura Toogood | Photography: Sarah Bacon The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a truly spectacular occasion that never fails to impress. 2023 is no different. From the horticultural highlights and outstanding show gardens, to the Royal visits in support of various campaigns and the fantastic shopping and dining experiences for guests, there are many […]
Skye Gyngell cooks for the VIPs in Spring Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Words: Laura Toogood | Photography: Sarah Bacon For those seeking the ultimate luxury dining experience at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Spring Garden is where you need to be. This popup restaurant is discreetly located within an area of the Chelsea Flower Show that is roped off and manned by an attentive security guard. It […]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show: Stunning tulips steal the show in the Great Pavilion
Words: Laura Toogood | Photography: Sarah Bacon This year at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show there are many highlights in the Great Pavilion and across the entire showground. You can take a look at our overview of the show for some of the best parts of the 2023 event: Horticultural treasures admired by all at […]
Inside the Chelsea Flower Show Gala
Tickets to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gala have become high on the wish list for many. They are known to be among the hottest tickets in town and allow a select number of guests to enjoy a special evening preview of the show. Tickets to the Gala are sold every year by ballot and […]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023: The Shopping Guide
Words: Laura Toogood | Photography: Sarah Bacon As with all of the main events of the British Social Season, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show provides some excellent shopping opportunities. While the horticultural highlights of the show sit within the Great Pavilion and the surrounding show gardens, this event also provides visitors with the opportunity to […]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023 Social Diary: Royalty and famous faces show support for the leading horticultural show
Members of the Royal Family and many famous faces attended the Private View of this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which took place on Monday. The King and Queen arrived towards the end of the afternoon for an exclusive tour of the show and they stayed for some time, while enjoying the early evening sunshine. […]
Horticultural treasures admired by all at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023
Words: Laura Toogood | Photography: Sarah Bacon The British Social Season is in full swing and the weather has brightened up just in time for one of the highlights of the calendar, the RHS Cheslea Flower Show. As one of the best horticultural occasions in the world, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show attracts the very […]
Celebrate the Chelsea Flower Show with a delicious floral lunch
Words: Cat Gray The Chelsea Harbour Hotel in London has launched a special menu for the Chelsea Flower Show that looks as delightful as it tastes. The floral menu, designed by head chef Rohan Mehta, brings the outside in with three courses of floral delight. A special cocktail the ‘Chelsea Floral Spritz’ marks the Chelsea Flower Show celebration. The menu starts with a choice of spring […]
The Season 2023: Hartley Botanic reveals its plans for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Words: Cat Gray With a new year, comes the British Social Season 2023. We have all the key dates for the big events already in our essential guide, which you can read here. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is always a stunning highlight of the British Summer Social Season calendar and plans are already underway […]
The Season 2022: Raise a glass on the Champagne Pommery Terrace at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Words: Laura Toogood | Photography: Sarah Bacon If you are visiting the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week, the Champagne Pommery Terrace is the perfect place to unwind during the day. After browsing the Show Gardens and enjoying the amazing displays in the Great Pavilion, taking a break from the impressive showcases for a glass […]
The Season 2022: Glorious floral displays dazzle visitors in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Great Pavilion
Words: Laura Toogood | Photography: Sarah Bacon The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has returned to its usual spot in the British Summer Social Season. This year’s show does not disappoint, with a vast array of spectacular displays located in the Chelsea Flower Show Great Pavilion. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the best place to […]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022: The Social Diary
Words: Laura Toogood | Photography: Sarah Bacon A host of stars and VIPs attended a Private Viewing of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022. There was tremendous excitement as the gates to the Royal Hospital Chelsea opened for this year’s event, which has made a welcome return to its usual spot in the British Summer […]
What to wear to Chelsea Flower Show
2023 UPDATE: The weather has brightened up in time for one of the highlights of the British Summer Social Season. For those wondering what to wear to Chelsea Flower Show, you can expect warm conditions, which seem to be improving as the week progresses. This year, many ladies are wearing a mix of summer dresses […]
The Season 2022: Botanical Rhapsody at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Following on from their medal-winning success at last year’s inaugural houseplant studios, The Edible Bus Stop® return with ‘Botanical Rhapsody’ – an immersive studio offering a sensory experience, to encourage visitors through sound, vision and touch to explore our innate connection with nature. The Edible Bus Stop is London based an award-winning spatial design studio […]
The Season 2022: Champagne Pommery partners with RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Champagne Pommery has been revealed as the Champagne Sponsor for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, bringing together the world’s greatest flower show with one of the world’s favourite champagnes. From 24th to 28th May, visitors to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show will be able to enjoy a glass of Pommery whilst taking in spectacular garden […]
The Season 2022: Primrose Hall Peonies presents ‘The Enchanting Peony’ at Chelsea Flower Show
Edited By Jon Charles Alec White and the team at Primrose Hall Peonies are thrilled to share their exhibit plans for the Floral Marquee at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022. The exhibit has been in the making for the last 12 months with a photoshoot taking place on the nursery last Spring. It has […]
The Season 2022: A preview of the Kate Gould RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden
Edited by Jon Charles Kate Gould has become known as one of the most sought-after garden designers in London. She was encouraged by her parents from a young age and has gone on to win five Chelsea gold medals during her career. At this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, her garden will be known as ‘Out of […]
The Season 2022: The H. Miller Bros announce ‘Alder Hey Urban Foraging Station’ designed for Alder Hey’s Children’s Charity at Chelsea Flower Show
Award-winning designers, Hugh and Howard Miller of H. Miller Bros are delighted to announce their ‘Alder Hey Urban Foraging Station’, designed for Alder Hey’s Children’s Charity in Liverpool, will be showcased at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show between 24-28th May 2022, before being relocated to the children’s hospital as a permanent feature to benefit patients and their families. The garden is mindful of children’s […]
Enjoy a ‘Bed of Roses’ at The Langham during the Chelsea Flower Show
To mark this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, botanical drinks brand Fentimans has partnered with iconic London hotel, The Langham, to create the ‘Bed of Roses’ – a bespoke Rose Lemonade cocktail. Pink roses are synonymous with both The Langham and Fentimans, one is a celebrated flower in every foyer around the world, and the other […]
The Duchess of Cambridge introduces her garden to the Queen at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The RHS Chelsea Flower show is renowned as one of the most beautiful horticultural events in the world. It showcases innovative garden design, stunning floral displays and a fantastic selection of shops. The preview day of the show took place today and a number of striking gardens were unveiled to those in attendance. Many famous […]
Chelsea Flower Show: Top restaurants celebrate the famous event
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a highlight of the British Summer Social Season. Many of London’s top restaurants celebrate the occasion with floral touches to their menus and decor. Here is our round up of some of the best dining spots to visit during the show… Gaucho Sloane Avenue’s Chelsea in bloom Gaucho Sloane […]
Chelsea Flower Show 2018: Garden and floral highlights
Author: Laura Toogood ¦ Photographer: Sarah Bacon The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is renowned as one of the top social events of The Season. Yesterday, a number of famous faces gathered for a preview of the world class event. While Royalty and celebrities certainly catch the attention of many who attend the show, the real […]
Famous faces gather for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018
Author: Laura Toogood ¦ Photographer: Sarah Bacon The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the most prestigious events on the Sloaney Season calendar. It is also a reminder that summer is nearly in full swing and ‘The Season’ has well and truly started. Today, a number of celebrities and VIP guests visited the RHS […]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018: World’s most famous flower show returns in May
We may still be in the middle of winter, but now that 2018 has arrived, the warm spring days are not a million miles away. The British Social Season 2018 begins in March at Cheltenham Racecourse and Sloaney Season has the lowdown on all of the top events to attend thereafter. One of the highlights […]
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017
Words: Laura Toogood | Pictures: Sarah Bacon The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017 has arrived and it has brought summer with it. The show was bathed in glorious sunshine for the Private Viewing, which hosted a number of superstars and members of the Royal Family. The show has become known as a highlight of the […]
London to bloom during the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is only a few weeks away and it is a highlight of the newly launched Sloaney Season, which provides an extensive guide to the most prestigious events of The Season. When the famous flower show comes to London it spreads its love of florals throughout the capital city. Lots of […]
A sunny start to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016
Sarah Bacon reports from the opening day of the Chelsea Flower Show 2016… – The sun shone brightly in London today to mark the start of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016. The event has become one of the most prestigious fixtures to attend in our annual guide to the British Summer Social Season. Celebrities […]
What to wear to the Chelsea Flower Show
Our style guide helps give you some inspiration for what to wear to the Chelsea Flower Show in 2016… – The first part of our British Summer Social Season is whizzing by and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show will take place next week. This horticultural extravaganza is one of the most popular events of The Season […]
Belmond and Bowdens design RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s largest ever display
Belmond and Bowdens create a historic first at Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show in 2016 with the largest ever display since the show began 102 years ago. A 1920s carriage from Belmond British Pullman sets the scene for a unique exhibition telling the story of discovering plants throughout history. Built in 1929, ‘Zena’ […]
Hotel Xenia launches Chelsea Flower Show Package
By SARAH BACON Hotel Xenia, which is a lovely boutique hotel located on the Cromwell Road in London, has launched a special package for the Chelsea Flower Show and is inviting all horticultural enthusiasts to take advantage of the offering. The hotel is walking distance from the show and there are nearly 100 rooms, including […]
Sloaney TV: A day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is in full swing for 2014. This year’s event started with beautiful sunny skies and warm temperatures, which certainly brought a smile to the faces of guests arriving on Monday. A host of VIPs, familiar faces and press gathered with great excitement for a first glimpse at the various exhibits […]
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show Social Diary
By LAURA TOOGOOD, with additional reporting by SARAH BACON Yesterday, The Sloaney team attended the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London. We were fortunate enough to experience the event during a glorious spell of sunshine, which made admiring the vibrant blooms and striking gardens all the more enjoyable. Those following The Sloaney on Twitter were […]
Celebrate the Chelsea Flower Show at Jo Malone
Chelsea Flower Show is nearly upon us and London is really getting into the spirit of the event. At the beginning of May we featured the Intercontinental London Westminster’s delicious Edible Afternoon Tea which also gives guests the opportunity to win tickets to the coveted event. This week, we have some equally exciting news. One […]
The Season: Peter Beales Roses to unveil ‘With Courage’ rose at RHS Chelsea 2024
Leading grower Peter Beales Roses will unveil Rosa ‘With Courage’ at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May – an exquisite new bloom that’s poised to raise more than £40,000 to help support the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). The spectacular rose marks the start of a touching new collaboration between Peter Beales Roses and the RNLI […]
Step Into Spring: The Return of the Chelsea Barracks Spring Fair
Chelsea Barracks will have its outdoor public areas transformed to celebrate the Chelsea Flower Show. The development, which at its core champions British craftsmanship and design, will host the second edition of the Spring Fair. The event will take place from 24th-27th May 2023, in collaboration with House & Garden. There will be a series […]
Gold Award Winner: Cameron Design House at RHS Chelsea
Bespoke lighting studio Cameron Design House has once again collaborated with award-winning Garden Designer Chris Beardshaw, to create a stunning Show Garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022. Winner of the prestigious Gold Award, the Show Garden exudes timeless beauty, impressing both judges and visitors. Part of the ‘Project Giving Back’ initiative, this beautiful show garden […]
The Season 2022: Triple win for Kate Gould at RHS Chelsea
Garden designer Kate Gould has been awarded three awards (including Best Sanctuary Garden) for her contemporary, wellness and lifestyle-themed RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 Sanctuary Garden, ‘Out of the Shadows’. The award-winning, London-based designer caught the attention of the judges with her post-pandemic inspired garden design which packs a huge punch in terms of the lifestyle it delivers, […]
Celebrate RHS Chelsea with the Acqua di Parma Afternoon Tea at Baglioni Hotel London
There has been much excitement around Kensington Palace during recent weeks as a result of the Royal Wedding. The atmosphere is far from fading in our capital city thanks to the arrival of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which is one of the top events of Sloaney Season. Situated in close proximity to Kensington Palace […]
The Ivy Chelsea Garden unveils stunning floral installation by Jenny Packham
Local residents and VIPs gathered at The Ivy Chelsea Garden on Monday to celebrate The Ivy Chelsea Garden’s annual summer party and an exciting collaboration with British designer, Jenny Packham. Guests included Jenny Packham, Chris Jackson and Natasha Jackson, Lily Travers, Caroline Rush, Monica Galetti, Rosanna Falconer, Niomi Smart and Lilah Parsons. They spent the […]
Seedball: Easy to plant wildflowers that will bring your garden to life
March has finally arrived! The ‘Beast from the East’ has certainly made it feel like a long winter this year but the delights of spring are just around the corner. Before we know it, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show will have arrived and we will be celebrating florals and garden designs in all their glory. […]
