Tuesday, 19 May 2009 Everyone will have their own view of the gardens which are designed for different spaces such as show, urban and
courtyard Why are we asking this now Britain’s, and possible the world’s most famous flower show begins today. Over the next five days, until Saturday, 157,000 visitors will enter the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, south-west London, to gasp at the orchids and water features. Is attendance higher than last year
No, the capacity is the same every year 157,000 is the maximum the organisers, the Royal Horticultural Show, can squeeze into the 11-acre showground. However, the show sold out faster than last year, despite the straitened financial circumstances. Tickets cost from &pound13.50 to &pound48.