Step into Chelsea Physic Garden and travel back in time at London’s oldest botanical garden. Founded in 1673 for apothecaries to study the healing power of plants, the Garden is bursting with stories waiting to be uncovered. This special weekend is free to attend as part of the Chelsea History Festival.

Across the weekend of the Chelsea History Festival, the whole family can get hands-on with nature and history. Try pond dipping, craft activities, and enjoy lively storytelling sessions. Encounter historical characters who’ll share tales of medicine, botanical art and plants from centuries past.

Pond dipping, craft activities and storytelling are all included in your ticket and do not need to be booked separately. These activities will be running throughout the day.

About Chelsea Physic Garden

Since 1673, Chelsea Physic Garden has been a teaching garden with the core principles of discovery, learning and wellbeing.

Within the Garden, visitors can find over 4,500 species of edible, useful and medicinal plants that help to tell the story of humanity’s relationship with plants.

The Garden is an independent charity which relies on public support to ensure it can achieve its purpose of education and public access. The Garden offers a year-round programme of learning activities, walks, talks, tours and workshops.

Additional information

Ticket holders can arrive at any point from their arrival time onwards.

Please note the Garden will close at 5.00pm.