Set in the spectacular grounds of Hampton Court Palace, the world's largest annual flower show is a must see for passionate gardeners and 'grow your own' enthusiasts. Explore inspirational show gardens and grow your own exhibits, discover rose and plant marquees bursting with the highest quality floral displays and shop your way through a wide array of quality plants and must-have accessories. Be inspired by the stunning outdoor features and learn from the experts in all aspects related to horticulture with practical demonstrations and first class advice. View our amazing Conceptual Gardens by up and coming as well as established gold medal winning designers, and absorb the panoramic view of show ground from the fabulous Allium Restaurant. Listen to the bands play whilst sipping a Pimms or picnic along the Long Water with wonderful views to the Palace. Tickets, Box Office and Re-admission: Open 9am-7pm (4pm on last day). Tickets will be mailed to you, unless you buy them less than a week in advance or are an overseas visitor, in which case you will pick them up from the box office. Visitors will be able to leave the showground and return during the show as long as they obtain a handstamp from the gate staff on leaving. Pets: No pet dogs/animals apart from registered assistance and guide dogs, which are permitted! ACCESS BOOKINGS Orange/blue badge holders may park in the showground car park (Black car park). The charge is per day regardless of arrival time. Manual and electric wheelchairs are available for loan, but must be reserved in advance. GETTING THERE The showground is in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace. We strongly recommend travelling by public transport, as the local area experiences a high volume of traffic during the event. BY RAIL Hampton Court and Kingston stations are approximately 30 minutes from London Waterloo. The showground is a 15 minute walk or short ferry ride from Hampton Court station or a 30 minute cruise from Kingston station. UNDERGROUND AND BUS Take the District Line to Richmond underground station, then the R68 bus from Richmond to Hampton Court. PARKING We recommend using the park and ride facility at Apps Court Farm on the A3050 (M25 junction 11). Frequent courtesy buses will run all day between this facility and Hampton Court station. Parking at the showground charges per day and is available at the Stud Gate car park (Black car park) on the A308 Hampton Court Road, and the Hampton Court Green car park (Green car park) opposite Hampton Court Palace. The show will close at 5.30pm on the last day. A separate ticket is required for entry to the Palace itself.