Chelsea Flower Show 2012 map: How to get to the show Fri 25 May: 8am - 8pm Sat 26 May: 8am - 5.30pm; sell off 4pm For reasons of safety, children under five, babes in arms, pushchairs and prams are not admitted to the show under any circumstances. The RHS recommends that visitors travel to the show by public transport. The show's location is within the Transport for London congestion zone. To find out more on how to get to the showground by public transport, go to the Transport for London Journey Planner. How to get to the show London Underground & buses Sloane Square tube station (on the District and Circle Lines) is a 10 minute walk from the showground. Please note: A major refurbishment of the three escalators serving the Victoria underground ticket hall is being undertaken - avoid if possible. Bus numbers 11, 137, 211, 170, 360 and 452 stop closest to the showground, while bus numbers 19, 22, 319 and C1 stop at Sloane Square. For further information on tube and bus travel, visit the Transport for London website or call 020 7222 1234. National Rail London Victoria is the closest train station to the show. For information on rail services, use the National Rail journey planner or call 08457 484950. London General are operating a shuttle bus service between London Victoria (Hudson's Place) and the Chelsea Flower Show (Barrack Gate, Chelsea Bridge Road) from 7am to 8pm each day (6pm Saturday). Fares for Adults are £4/return (£3.50 with Oyster card); £2.50/single Concessions (Senior Citizen/Child and holders of valid travelcards) are £3.50/return; £2.00/single Cycling Bicycle racks are available in Burton's Court opposite the London Gate entrance. Barclays Cycle Hire Barclays Cycle Hire stations can be found on Bourne Street, Cadogan Gardens, Flood Street, and two in Royal Avenue. For further details, including information on how to hire the bikes, visit the TFL Barclays Cycle Hire website. Car Parking Public parking, including for orange/blue badge holders, is available in Battersea Park on a first come, first served basis. Battersea Park is located outside the Transport for London congestion zone and is approximately 20 minutes" walk from the show. Alternatively, a park & ride service is available; buses, including a mobility bus, operate at frequent intervals between Battersea Park and the showground's Bull Ring Gate entrance. There are more than 2000 spaces available from Tuesday to Friday, but on Saturday fewer spaces are available due to other public events in Battersea Park. Wandsworth Council parking charges apply: the standard tariff is £1.80 per hour, with a maximum stay allowed of four hours. Please note that there are no reduced rates for disabled visitors. Groups Set down and pick up points for coaches Coach companies must apply for a police set down/pick up permit in advance. To apply, e-mail details of the number of coaches, the day (s) of attendance, name and address to chelseacoaches@rhs.org.uk. Coach parking Parking for coaches is available at the following locations: Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ (entrance via Albert Gate on Albert Bridge Road) Tel: 020 8871 7128 (advance bookings only) Tariff: £30 per day (price correct at time of publication). Seagrave Road, nr Earl's Court Exhibition Centre, London SW5 Tel: 0871 871 9809 for details and pricing Map of the best restaurants and bars in the area