When is the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2019, how do I get tickets and how do you get to the palace?
THE Hampton Court Flower Show kicked off today in an extravaganza not to be missed by horticultural fans.
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s colourful show and getting your hands on tickets for the event.
When is the Hampton Court Flower Show 2019?
The event, which showcases gorgeous gardens and floral displays, kicked off on Tuesday July 2 and will end on Sunday July 7.
The flower show aims to be a great family day out, which allows guests to immerse themselves in displays showcasing over 250,000 flowers.
You can stroll round the show gardens, try your hand at workshops, browse stalls with gardening products and food, see talks and see the Scarecrow competition.
From Tuesday to Saturday, the event will be open from 10am to 7.30pm.
On the Sunday, there are slightly reduced hours from 10am to 5.30pm.
There was also a preview evening on Monday July 1, which takes place from 5pm until 10.30pm.
How do I get tickets for Hampton Court Flower Show 2019?
Tickets are currently on sale and there are a range of options available.
Tuesday and Wednesday are currently RHS Members only days, and members can book up to four tickets in total for these days or the preview evening.
The general public can buy tickets from Thursday to Sunday, and these cost £33 for a full day event (or £39.50 if you pay on the day).
Alternatively you can enter the grounds after 3pm for a late ticket which costs £22 or £25.50 on the day.
You can buy tickets at seetickets.com and at ticketmaster.co.uk.
How do you get to Hampton Court Palace?
Hampton Court Palace is located in East Molesey in Surrey and the post code is KT8 9AU if you are travelling by car.
The palace is on the A308 and is well signposted from all major local roads.
The nearest train station is Hampton Court, which is located a five-minute walk away.
Services to Hampton Court run from London Waterloo every 30 minutes, calling at Vauxhall, Clapham Junction, Earlsfield, Wimbledon, Raynes Park, New Maldon, Berrylands, Surbiton and Thames Ditton.
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You can travel to Zone 6 Hampton Court from Waterloo using your travelcard/oyster card.
There is no underground station at Hampton Court, and the nearest stations are Wimbledon and Richmond.
The buses that run from Kingston are the 111, 216, 411, 461 and 513, and from Richmond is the R68.