Royal Hospital South Grounds

Address: Chelsea Embankment SW3

Famous venue of the Chelsea Flower Show, these grounds have extensive areas with football pitches, tennis, netball courts and sports changing facilities.

Garden Practicalities: Open 7.30am until dusk. Public toilet facilities. Sports Booking Line 020 7602 2226

History

The Royal hospital South Grounds re-designed by the eminent landscaper John Gibson in 1860, are used by the Royal Horticultural Society to stage the world famous Chelsea Flower Show annually between May to July. King Charles II founded the Royal Hospital Chelsea as a home for old soldiers and it still retains that primary role today, being the home of the Chelsea Pensioner.