Behind the Scenes Tour - August

Thursday 6th August, 11.30am-1pm

Join a senior member of the horticultural team to explore areas of the Garden not usually open to the public and find out more about the work involved to manage a botanical collection.

Behind the Scenes Tours tend to fill up very quickly, so booking in advance is strongly advised.

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This one-day workshop will cover how our immune system functions, understanding coughs, colds, allergies, identifying rose family, plant actions, remedy-making: inhalation, vapour rub, throat decoction spray & gargle.
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This one-day workshop will cover food and herb know-how kit for first aid and skin problems, identifying the daisy family, and remedy-making: infused oil, ointment, cream, lotion.
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Opening times and prices

For full information on our opening hours and admission prices.
Place

Tucked away beside the Thames, Chelsea Physic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in London and houses around 5,000 different medicinal, herbal, edible, and useful plants.
How to find us

We are right on the edge of the river Thames in London, and very easy to find via public transport.
Weddings

Hidden in the heart of London, Chelsea Physic Garden is a beautiful and magical setting for your special day.
The Physic Garden Café

The Physic Garden Café offers a relaxed and welcoming space, with simple fresh cuisine. The daily menu of interesting brunch options, a varied lunch menu and seasonal daily changing specials, is complemented by a wide range of cakes and full afternoon tea. There is an extensive wine list plus botanical cocktails, mocktails and juices.
Garden parties

Spend a relaxed spring or summer afternoon with exclusive use of the beautiful Chelsea Physic Garden for your private Garden Party. A day in the garden with family and friends is a special and memorable way to celebrate.
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Vacancies

We currently have one tender opportunity.
Friends' Membership

From just £39* a Friends' Membership subscription gives you access to Chelsea Physic Garden, The Christmas Fair, partner gardens, and helps preserve this historic garden for future generations.
Heralding Spring

Chelsea Physic Garden will burst into life again this January. We've got an exciting programme of walks, talks and workshops planned and our usual snowdrop trail and theatre, along with other early spring blooms.

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Behind the Scenes Tour - 06/08/2020