There is much to celebrate at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. The annual display of the best flora and gardening expertise from around the world will once again showcase spectacular garden designs alongside innovative new horticultural ideas from 19-23 May 2026 at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

Drawing the very best growers, nurseries and horticulturalists from the UK and beyond, don’t miss a trip to the Great Pavilion, where you’ll find an unrivalled collection of plant experts eager to share their knowledge and advice. Most of the plants on display aren’t available to buy (until the coveted sell-off from 4pm on the Saturday), it’s all about the exhibits and growers who work hard to create vivid displays in the hopes of scooping an RHS Medal or Award.

If you haven’t secured tickets to the main event, you can still enjoy an array of flower-themed satellite events across London. Tickle your tastebuds with specialty menus and botanical cocktails, or marvel at extraordinary floral installations across Mayfair, Belgravia and Chelsea.

Chelsea in Bloom, Chelsea

In celebration of the Chelsea Flower Show, the neighbourhood’s retailers dress up their storefronts each year with whimsical and imaginative installations, which are every bit as impressive as the main event. Now in its 21st year, Chelsea in Bloom 2026 will be themed ‘Out of this World’, inspired by the allure of space travel, astrology and spiritual symbolism, and extending the Chelsea Flower Show out into the local neighbourhood. More than 125 brands and businesses – including Jessica McCormack, Smythson, Rixo and Lululemon – will take part, unveiling spectacular floral displays that will transform Chelsea into an intergalactic wonderland.

Produced by Cadogan, in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the estate has also commissioned six large-scale floral art installations, including a spectacular Zodiac-inspired constellation at Sloane Square, a UFO hovering over Pavilion Road and a lunar-landscape at Duke of York Square. On the King’s Road, an enormous floral globe, which can be seen from space, honours David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, and complimentary walking tours and rickshaw rides will be available throughout the show.

Plus, installations have the chance to scoop prizes including Best Floral Display and the Innovation Award, with winners announced on 19 May 2026, while the public can vote for the People’s Champion – online voting will open from 5pm on 18 May and close at midnight on 21 May 2026. Get out, see the installations, and vote away.

From 18-24 May 2026, visit chelseainbloom.co.uk

Sketch in Bloom, Mayfair

Mayfair hosts its own mini flower show every year in tandem with the main event in Chelsea – and Sketch goes all in, transforming its already impressive dining spaces with verdant installations. For the 12^th edition of Sketch in Bloom, the Mayfair restaurant will feature its most nostalgic installation yet: The Hundred Acre Bloom: 100 Years of A.A. Milne. Transforming the Grade II-listed Mayfair townhouse into an immersive English woodland inspired by the original forest in Winnie-the-Pooh, the installation blends sculptural florals, hand-painted details and atmospheric storytelling throughout the venue’s grand spaces.

Perfectly timed for visitors in London during Chelsea Flower Show week and beyond, this year’s edition also includes a limited-edition Harper Collins book created exclusively for Sketch in Bloom – and all children partaking in one of Sketch’s gorgeous afternoon teas will receive a complimentary edition.

Until 7 June 2026, visit sketch.london

The Ivy Chelsea Garden, Chelsea

The Ivy Chelsea Garden will also take part in Chelsea in Bloom this year, partnering with floral design studio Phohm to unveil a striking new installation inspired by Chelsea’s creative identity. Centred around an immersive space themed garden – featuring aliens, an astronaut, Saturn sculpture and a full moon – the design also features an ice cream ‘observatory’, a playful focal point within the floral display, which is open until the end of Chelsea in Bloom on 24 May.

Throughout Chelsea in Bloom, guests who dine at The Ivy Chelsea Garden can also enjoy a limited-time seasonal menu created to celebrate the beauty of the occasion. Highlights include buffalo burrata with pesto, and crispy duck salad, followed by teriyaki salmon, chicken Milanese, and asparagus, courgette and broad bean linguine. Desserts include black bee honey and white chocolate cheesecake, or the ‘Out of this World’ white chocolate bombe which has been crafted specially for the occasion.

Until 24 May 2026, visit ivycollection.com

Claridges x The Newt, Mayfair

This May, Claridge’s is collaborating with The Newt in Somerset for a two-week partnership celebrating the Chelsea Flower Show. Featuring art-led installations, produce-packed menus, an indulgent stay, and apples aplenty for all guests, the union celebrates the very best of town and country from 18-31 May 2026. At the heart of the collaboration is a new six-metre sculptural installation, entitled A Farm in Mayfair, that depicts a constellation of animals including water buffalo, British White cattle, a stag, a ram, ewes and chickens, all ascending skyward. Elsewhere, willow sculptures will flank the entrance to the Foyer restaurant and make a statement on the Art Deco façade of the hotel.

Throughout the partnership, guests at Claridge’s will be able to handpick their own fruit, with fragrant Granny Smith apples interspersed with flashes of gold throughout the hotel. Menus in the Foyer and Reading Room will also feature ingredients from The Newt’s estate, including heritage tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella fresh from The Newt’s Creamery and greenhouses, and estate-reared British White beef and lamb. That’s not all; Claridge’s Bar will also serve The Newt’s Cyder; a special edition Claridge’s x The Newt tote bag will be available from both hotels' on-site and online shops; and, last but not least, guests can book the exclusive Claridge’s x The Newt Stay in Mayfair, including bed, breakfast, three courses in The Foyer, and a selection of welcome gifts from The Newt. There are few chicer ways to celebrate the Chelsea Flower Show than this. 

From 18-31 May 2026, visit maybourne.com

Pragnell, Mayfair

Pragnell, the British sixth generation family jeweller, is proud to be an official supporter of the Lady Garden Foundation’s Silent No More garden at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. Those not lucky enough to see inside the event will be able to enjoy a taste of the partnership via Pragnell’s floral garden façade design, created in support of the foundation's work, adorning its Mount Street showroom until 23 May 2026. 

Pragnell has worked with award-winning floral and plant designer Hazel Gardiner to produce a poetic extension of the Silent No More garden, featuring achillea, geraniums and salvia, and a colour palette that is a floral reflection of Pragnell’s rare jewels. Step inside the showroom to discover new additions to the Kitulo Garnet collection that have been released to coincide with the Chelsea Flower Show, featuring exquisite soft purplish-pink stones sourced from an artisan mining community in Tanzania. 

Until 23 May 2026, visit pragnell.co.uk 

Aspiga x RHS

For the first time, award-winning sustainable fashion brand and certified B Corp, Aspiga, will have its very own stand at the Chelsea Flower show and, to mark the occasion, has launched a new collection inspired by RHS Lindley collections. Coinciding with Aspiga’s 20^th anniversary and honouring its commitment to nature and craftsmanship, the new range includes pretty tea dresses, statement scarves and chic separates, while the floral prints reimagine historic botanical illustrations, from delicate ditsy florals to bold, dramatic blooms. Available to shop now, purchase your piece ahead of the high-end horticultural event. 

Visit aspiga.com 

Penelope Chilvers’ Chelsea Floral Collection

Luxury British footwear and lifestyle brand, Penelope Chilvers, will return to Chelsea Flower Show for a third consecutive year. Building on last year’s Andalusian Patio concept, the brand unveils a fresh interpretation for 2026 that continues to honour its deep-rooted ties to Spain, while evolving the narrative through texture, colour, and artisanal design. 

For the first time, the brand will present ready-to-wear alongside its signature footwear, expanding its presence and giving visitors a broader insight into the full Penelope Chilvers lifestyle. A curated edit of the high summer collection will be available to shop at the stand, showcasing signature styles alongside new-season designs inspired by botanical motifs and artisanal techniques. Expect tactile fabrics, intricate detailing, and a palette that reflects the warmth and vibrancy of Mediterranean summers.

Until 23 May 2026 and online, visit penelopechilvers.com 

Chelsea Flower Show Afternoon Tea with Jo Malone at The Stafford, St James’s

To celebrate the Chelsea Flower Show, Michael Caines at The Stafford has unveiled a limited-edition afternoon tea in collaboration with Jo Malone London. Ideal for guests looking to continue the celebrations, the experience is exclusively available on 21 and 22 May, featuring stand-out sweets such as strawberry and orange blossom petit gâteau, apricot and lavender mousse cake, and rose, raspberry and pistachio choux. Priced at £78 per person, the experience also includes a complimentary Jo Malone London gift and a hand and arm massage, complemented further by a selection of fine teas from Camellia’s Tea House, or a glass of Veuve Clicquot or Hambledon champagne.

21-22 May 2026, visit sevenrooms.com

Petersham Nurseries x K-Way, across London

Petersham Nurseries will be participating in the Chelsea Flower Show for the first time in 2026. Plant lovers who flock to the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea can visit The Conservatory by Petersham Nurseries, inspired by the Nurseries’ very own Richmond glasshouse, and filled with the gardeners’ favourite greenhouse picks. To celebrate, Petersham Nurseries is collaborating on a limited edition capsule collection with outerwear brand K-Way, and the Nurseries in Richmond is serving a special floral afternoon tea.

Launching on 19 May, K-Way x Petersham Nurseries will feature rain-proof jackets and a pair of olive green rubber Alpina boots by K-Way’s sister brand Superga, embossed with the Petersham Nurseries logo. Petersham Nurseries is also creating a showstopping floral installation for the K-Way store on the King’s Road as part of Chelsea in Bloom and will be gifting hand-tied bouquets to customers throughout the day. 

Finally, over in Richmond, guests can enjoy a taste of the SW3 event with a special floral afternoon tea served every Thursday to Sunday in May. From £65 per person, kick off proceedings with a glass of Millesimato prosecco, or simply go straight to a choice of fragrant loose leaf teas before dining on delicate finger sandwiches with seasonal fillings and treats including garden layer cake filled with elderflower and strawberry jam, red velvet cake, and blueberry and lemon tarts. 

Until the end of May, visit petershamnurseries.com 

Spring in Bloom afternoon tea at London Marriott Hotel County Hall, Westminster

As London’s social season turns its attention to florals, craftsmanship and tradition, London Marriott Hotel County Hall invites guests to step into a celebratory rose garden with the launch of its Spring in Bloom Pommery afternoon tea, created in partnership with Louis Pommery Rosé and inspired by the Chelsea Flower Show. Available until the end of May, and priced at £85 per person, the menu champions quintessentially British flavours, from nostalgic rhubarb and custard to a light and fragrant lemon elderflower cheesecake, and will be served in the Library, which is elegantly dressed in seasonal florals inspired by an English rose garden. 

Until 31 May 2026, visit thelibraryatcountyhall.com

Champagne cocktails at Thirteen, Soho

Created in partnership with Veuve Clicquot to celebrate the Chelsea Flower Show, Thirteen has unveiled a limited-edition champagne cocktail menu. Housed within the Chateau Denmark hotel in Soho, and available until 23 May 2026, the bespoke collection is inspired by the spectacle and tradition of one of the capital’s most celebrated occasions. Highlights include Crimson Butterfly, featuring Veuve Clicquot, Belvedere vodka, fig liqueur, lemon juice and grenadine, and the Romulus’ Roy, blending Cointreau, vanilla gomme and orange bitters, and served with a bump of caviar. Chin, chin. 

Until 23 May 2026, visit sevenrooms.com 

Installations and tarot readings at Ixchel, Chelsea

Ixchel joins Chelsea in Bloom in cosmic fashion, partnering with Código 1530 Tequila to curate a celestial installation for this year's Out of This World theme. Drawing inspiration from Ixchel herself, the ancient Mayan goddess of the moon after whom the restaurant is named, this year’s display has been designed by award-winning florist Amaranté and sees sculptural moon phases and cascading wildflowers sweep across the restaurant's façade, progressing from crescent to full moon in an ethereal visual journey. 

Guests visiting Ixchel during Chelsea in Bloom (18-24 May 2026) can soak in the spectacle while indulging in a bespoke cocktail menu crafted in partnership with Código 1530 Tequila. The Flower Moon blends tequila with lime, clementine and yuzu liqueur for a citrus-flecked serve, while the Mexican 75 marries together Código 1530 Rosa tequila, agave and Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne – all complemented by chef Ximena Gayosso Gonzalez’s menu of crab tostadas with salsa macha and chipotle crema, and crisp Ensenada fish tacos. 

Continuing the celestial theme, acclaimed celebrity clairvoyants, The Psychic Sisters, will be in residence on 21 May, offering tarot readings to guests who purchase a Código 1530 Tequila between 6.30-9.30pm. Whether you're drawn by the florals, the mythology, or the promise of a perfectly crafted tequila cocktail, Ixchel is a must-visit destination during Chelsea in Bloom.

Until 24 May 2026, visit ixchellondon.com 

Midsummer Night’s Dream Afternoon Tea at Kona, Westminster

Just a short walk from the Royal Hospital Chelsea, Kona at luxury hotel Taj 51 invites guests to elongate the celebrations with an afternoon tea inspired by one of Shakespeare’s most enchanting plays: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Drawing on the romance, mischief and magic of this much-loved work, the menu starts with savouries like thyme roasted chicken and apricot mayo in caraway bread, and dill cream cheese and smoked salmon on spinach bread, before desserts including the Heart of Love and Confusion, a dark chocolate treat with tropical notes; the Enchanted Forest, which pairs tarragon and cherry; and the pistachio and lemon Mystical Grove, followed by a medley of scones. 

Pair with luscious libations such as Puck’s Mischief, a playful cocktail of Bourbon, homemade wild berry sherbet and bitters, and the Elixir of Enchantment: a signature tea blend layered with green tea, mulberry, cranberry, lingonberry, raspberry and strawberry. To mark Chelsea Flower Show itself, Kona will also be offering a complimentary Chelsea Viola Bloom cocktail with each afternoon tea served from 22-24 May 2026.

Until 24 May 2026, visit taj51buckinghamgate.co.uk  

Chelsea in Bloom at At Sloane, Chelsea

At Sloane, the elegant Chelsea hotel led by Jean-Louis Costes, will transform its entrance into a poetic floral orangerie to mark Chelsea Flower Show, celebrating the art of French savoir-faire. Conceived by François-Joseph Graf, the designer behind the hotel’s signature aesthetic, and realised in collaboration with Maison Moulié, France’s oldest florist, the installation will feature bouquets of peonies, roses, hydrangeas, and freesias in reds, pinks and whites. The external porch and entrance will also be adorned with sculptural greenery and delicate floral arrangements sourced by Moulié, inviting guests to indulge at Restaurant At Sloane, serving seasonal Costes Essentiels for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

Until 24 May 2026, visit atsloane.com 

Willett’s Hour at The Cadogan, Chelsea

Willett’s, the neighbourhood bistro and bar located within The Cadogan, is participating in this year’s Chelsea in Bloom festival with a striking installation inspired by its namesake William Willett, the pioneer of British Summer Time. Featuring an armillary sphere set among apple and pear trees, which serves as a nod to both celestial time and the traditional British garden, the theme extends to the plate and glass, with a menu that champions UK sourcing from the Isle of Wight to Herefordshire. To mark the festival, Willett’s Hour will run daily from 6-7pm, offering signature cocktails for £8, pints for £6, and oysters or sausage rolls for just £1. See you there. 

Until 24 May 2026, visit belmond.com

Astrolabe Discovery Stay at Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Knightsbridge

Jumeirah Carlton Tower invites guests to experience Chelsea in Bloom through a celestial lens, unveiling a thoughtfully curated programme of experiences inspired by this year’s theme, Out of This World. At the heart of the celebration is the Astrolabe – a striking floral installation adorning the hotel’s façade, created by Chelsea in Bloom gold medallist, Paul Thomas. Drawing inspiration from travellers guided by the night sky, it nods to the astrolabe – an ancient Arabic navigational instrument – reflecting Jumeirah’s heritage. 

Available across a limited selection of rooms and suites, book the exclusive Astrolabe Discovery Stay to enjoy a monocular on your private balcony, a bespoke cocktail collection, a Laurent-Perrier Champagne pop-up, and the Jagaraga Ritual in the hotel’s Talise spa. This treatment blends a therapeutic massage with celestial sound healing, working to align body and mind through chakra-focused frequencies. 

Finally, families are invited to the Astral and Floral scavenger hunt, designed to engage younger guests through discovery and play. Also inspired by the Astrolabe, the experience connects themes of stars, nature, and navigation in an interactive journey across the hotel, with those who complete the trail in with a chance of winning an astrology-themed family guide, including visits to the Royal Observatory Greenwich and the Peter Harrison  Planetarium.

Until 24 May 2026, visit jumeirah.com 

Boodles Botanical Afternoon Tea at Brown’s, Mayfair

In partnership with Laurent-Perrier, Brown’s has curated a programme of stays and experiences centred around London’s social season, launching with Chelsea Flower Show. For five days throughout May, book the Boodles Botanical Afternoon Tea to indulge in edible botanicals, exotic fruits and aromatic herbs. Sandwiches include coronation chicken on brioche, smoked salmon with horseradish cream cheese and pickled shallots, and roast beef with English mustard and watercress on shokupan, followed by freshly baked scones with homemade strawberry jam and Cornish clotted cream. To finish, a pistachio and rose tartlet, a strawberry choux with rare tea chamomile, and a petit pavlova with apricots and tagetes provide a fitting floral finale. 

Until 24 May 2026, visit roccofortehotels.com

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