Gardening courses

Compost Clinic

Whether you have a heap, bin or wormery, we lift the lid on the world of compost and teach you how to make the ultimate ‘black gold’. Learn how to improve the quality of your soil through simple processes to enable your plants to flourish -with Head of Education, Michael Holland. Read more

Tree Identification Seminar: Fruits & Seeds

This seminar will help you identify trees more easily and get to know more about special specimens within The Garden. It starts in the classroom with a practical session studying seeds, fruits and other details of trees helpful with identification. You will develop skills and confidence to observe the key features which help to identify trees generally.Read more

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Do not miss Autumn

Don't miss Autumn at Chelsea Physic Garden, it is the best time of year to drink in the glorious firework colours.

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.

The Christmas Fair

It may be winter, but the Christmas Fair at Chelsea Physic Garden will be blooming with festive spirit. With over 100 stands selling gifts and produce from the finest British suppliers, discover unique presents you won’t find anywhere else, all with our signature botanical twist.

Four Seasons Hotel Park Lane partner with Chelsea Physic Garden to create its seasonal afternoon tea

The Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane has partnered with Chelsea Physic Garden to create an afternoon tea. The afternoon tea experience begins with the original hot chocolate recipe brought back by Sir Hans Sloane. The Garden Tea follows, with sandwiches, scones and jams made from the finest seasonal ingredients. The sweet selection of pastries inspired by different areas of the Garden, includes ‘Wild Strawberry and Poppy Macaron' and ‘Beehive’.

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 a 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.

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Vacancies

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

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.

Meet the team

Garden Staff