free festivals in london this spring

If you’re in London this week, run, don’t walk to Chelsea! The annual free floral event, Chelsea in Bloom, has returned. Whilst the famous Chelsea Flower Show is taking place in an enclosed space, with tickets costing an arm and a leg, the general public gets to enjoy a free version on the streets of Chelsea and Belgravia. This year’s theme of Chelsea in Bloom is ‘Out of this World’. Nearby, there’s a sister event: Belgravia in Bloom. Both festivals run from May 18th to May 24th. Here’s all you need to know, and some photos of this year’s displays.

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