What we offer

Family Activity Days

We offer activity days for a range of ages and abilities - covering a great selection of topics:- from herbology to zoology, sculpture to chocolate and, of course, gardening.Read more

We are further spreading the word of how important plants are to our everyday lives by engaging with school children, young people and community groups across London. Check out what we have been up to.Read more

Education for Home Schooled Groups

Find out how we can facilitate home-schooled groups at the Garden.Read more

Bringing the Garden to you

Find out more about options for outreach, we can bring the Garden to your communityRead more

Resources

Learning resources are archived here for you to download. This includes information on our award winning 'Shelf Life' project and the new resource pack that accompanies it, as well as a series of useful fact sheets for students and teachers.Read more

School Visits to the Garden

We welcome visits from schools at the Chelsea Physic Garden and will bespoke them to your needs.Read more

Latest

Garden Steward volunteers

Are you a people person dedicated to a high standard of customer service, who would like to spend time in London’s oldest botanic garden? We are looking for a team of friendly Stewards to be a welcoming presence in the Garden and help give our visitors an unforgettable experience.

Beverages, Bergamot and Brews with Pukka Herbs

Learn how to make your own tea and infused oil using a selection of herbs from the Garden, with Katie Pande from Pukka Herbs.

Spices, Ayurveda and new health messages from India with Pukka Herbs

The team from Pukka Herbs get in on the ‘Beverages, Bubbles and Brews’ act with a talk from experienced herbalist/herbal strategist Simon Mills. Supper will be served before and after.

An Elixir of Letters Talk and Tour with Rachel Gundry

The Lettering Arts Trust's Rachel Gundry talks about her work on the Garden's 'An Elixir of Letters' exhibition, followed by a tour taking in all the beautiful pieces including Rachel's Apple Bird Bath and "A Laughing Pomegranate" sculpture.

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.

Tangerine Dream Café

A trip to Chelsea Physic Garden would not be complete without a slice of homemade cake and a refreshing cup of tea in the on-site Tangerine Dream café. Both hot and cold food is served with snacks and both sweet and savoury scones freshly baked throughout the day.

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.

Vacancies

Work with us at Chelsea Physic Garden, we have some vacancies.

Learn and explore

Learn

Buy or renew a Friend of the Garden membership

For just £52 you can sign up to join our Friend of the Garden membership scheme, or renew your existing membership. Just complete the registration form. A Friends Membership subscription makes a wonderful gift which lasts all year round and helps preserve this historic garden for future generations.

Café at Garden

Our highly-acclaimed, licensed Café serves a range of fresh homemade food including light lunches, and delicious afternoon tea.