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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.

Compost Clinics Wednesday 8th October 2008, book now to avoid disappointment

Teachers' Evening Tuesday 14th October 2008 from 415-6pm

Teacher training day for KS2 and KS3 teachers: Tuesday 21st October 2008: 'Growing Understandings, How to develop, use, enjoy and sustain your school garden'

Family Activity Days - 29th and 30th October 2008

Christmas Fair: Sunday 30th November 2008, 10am-4pm

Our Plant Families card game for all the family

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

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Points of Interest

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

Points of Interest: October 2008(PDF/954KB)
Points of interest for children (PDF/157K)

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

Find out more about honey bees (PDF/79KB)

 

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