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Chelsea Physic Garden
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Welcome to Chelsea Physic Garden

Situated in the heart of London, this 'Secret Garden' is a centre of education, beauty and relaxation. Founded in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries, it continues to research the properties, origins and conservation of over 5000 species.

Garden Openings & Events

  • 2008 Opening Times - The Garden is open on Wednesdays, Thursday, Fridays, Sundays and Bank Holidays from noon.
  • Teacher training day (CPD): Tuesday 13 May 2008: 'Growing Understandings, How to develop, use, enjoy and sustain your school garden'
  • Andrea Wulf Lecture- The Brother Gardeners; Wednesday 14 May 6:45pm
  • Compost Clinic - Wednesday 14 May 2008 & Wednesday 23rd July 2008, book now to avoid disappointment
  • Special 25th Anniversary Lecture Series- Wednesday Evenings in July and August
  • Chelsea Physic Garden is currently recruiting a Facilities Assistant
  • Educational Outreach Package for schools
  • We have produced a new botanical card game for all the family that celebrates the Tercentenary of the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778)

    For a list of all our events and details of our new opening times, see our events pages.

    Points of Interest

    Download the following maps to take with you as a guide for when you visit the Garden:

    Find out more about the Lichens at Chelsea Physic Garden (PDF/285KB)

    Honey bee on flower

     


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