From giant astronauts to fire-breathing dragons, these are the Chelsea in Bloom displays drawing in crowds this year
Missed out on tickets to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026? You can still get your dose of floral inspiration, as London's largest free flower festival, Chelsea in Bloom, has returned to the streets with a new theme: Out of this World.
Produced by Cadogan in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the flower festival is within walking distance of the Chelsea Flower Show, with more than 145 shops, restaurants, pubs, and hotels unveiling spectacular floral displays inspired by astrology, travel, and all things space adventure.
There are also six large-scale art installations across key locations, including a UFO hovering over Pavilion Road, a giant mythical dragon, and a floral globe celebrating David Attenborough's 100th birthday.
Visitors can enjoy free-to-attend walking tours available throughout the week; simply head to the Chelsea in Bloom information point on Sloane Square to register your interest.
The nearest tube stations are Sloane Square, Victoria and Knightsbridge. For more information about planning your journey, visit chelseainbloom.co.uk.
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