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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 plant species.

Friends of the Garden have privileged access on weekdays throughout the year and on Sundays and Bank Holidays between April and October.
For the general public, our 2010 Opening times.

We will be open on Bank Holiday Monday: August 30th from 12-6pm.

  • Adult Learning programme launched. Forthcoming courses include:
    • Creative writing -Tues 3rd August
    • Behind the scenes at Chelsea Physic Garden -Wed 4th August
    • Ayuveda plants - Thurs 5th August
  • Summer lecture series - coinciding with our late night Wednesday openings
  • Family Activity Days - for 3 weeks in August
  • Compost Clinics - August 4th, October 13th
  • Job vacancy with us: Buildings & Facilities Coordinator

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    • PLEASE NOTE: The beehives are located in the ‘Mediterranean woodland’ and the bees provide delicious honey which will be available in the shop from mid-July.
    We ask all our visitors – particularly those with young children – to take great care when near the hives. If you suffer a severe reaction due to an insect sting, please tell a member of staff in the office who will call the emergency medical services.

    Points of Interest

    Download the following maps to take with you as a guide for when you visit the Garden:
    adobe logoJuly 2010 Points of Interest (PDF/480Kb)
    adobe logoPoints of interest for children (PDF/227Kb)

    Union Jack flagChelsea Physic Garden - A Brief History (PDF/484Kb)

    French flag Chelsea Physic Garden - Un Bref Historique     (PDF/440Kb)

    German flag Chelsea Physic Garden - seine Geschichte in Kürze     (PDF/379Kb)

    Find out more about the Lichens at Chelsea Physic Garden (PDF/307Kb)

    Honey bee on flower Find out more about honey bees (PDF/116Kb)

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    Index Seminum     2010