Look, the ticket price is just the opening act. You will absolutely spend more once you’re through the gates. A single sausage roll in the food village can cost £8, and a glass of Pimm’s? Probably £10. That’s the London tax, but hey—you’re at the Chelsea Flower Show, darling, you’re allowed to live a little. Budget an extra £30 to £60 for food, drinks, and a small indulgence like a hand-thrown terracotta pot or a rare foxglove.
And then there’s the shopping. The plant stalls are irresistible. You will walk past a stand of Japanese anemones and suddenly need them in your life. Fun fact: Some nurseries offer shipping deals for heavy plants, so ask before you attempt to carry a weeping standard rose on the tube. You’re stylish, not a pack mule.
