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Walks Talks and Workshops

Experience our fascinating range of walks talks and workshops for adults and family activity days for children. Our popular Thursday Supper Talks return with an interesting range of speakers and topics. 


Please note, we are unable to refund or transfer tickets for our events and workshops.

Wreath Making at Duke of York Square

Back by popular demand, the team will be out in force during Christmas at Duke of York Square. Read more

Start: 7th December, 2019 at 10:30am

End: 7th December, 2019 at 4:30pm

Published: 16th October, 2019

Updated: 17th October, 2019

Author: Rachel Bates

Location: Duke of York Square, London, SW3 4LY Duke of York Square London SW3 4LY Duke of York Square, London, SW3 4LY

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Christmas Wreath Making

Come and make your own Christmas wreath. Christmas wreaths are a lovely way to showcase the natural resources of the festive season as well as your creativity. Read more

Start: 8th December, 2019 at 11:00am

End: 8th December, 2019 at 4:00pm

Published: 26th September, 2019

Updated: 18th November, 2019

Author: Iain Houten

Location: 66 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HS 66 Royal Hospital Road London SW3 4HS 66 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HS

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Heralding Spring Kokedama making

Join the horticultural team to start off your own Japanese snowdrop garden! Read more

Start: 25th January, 2020 at 11:00am

End: 25th January, 2020 at 3:30pm

Published: 16th October, 2019

Updated: 18th November, 2019

Author: Iain Houten

Location: Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HS Chelsea Physic Garden 66 Royal Hospital Road London SW3 4HS Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HS

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The wonderful world of snowdrops: Talk and Tour with Joe Sharman

As part of Heralding Spring, renowned galanthophile Joe Sharman of Monksilver Nursery returns. Join Joe for a glimpse into the intriguing world of snowdrops. Read more

Start: 26th January, 2020 at 11:30am

End: 26th January, 2020 at 3:30pm

Published: 28th September, 2019

Updated: 29th September, 2019

Author: Iain Houten

Location: 66 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HS 66 Royal Hospital Road London SW3 4HS 66 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HS

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Glasshouse Tour with Jess Snowball

Glasshouse Manager Jess Snowball leads a fascinating tour of our historic glasshouses, home to scores of exotic plants. Read more

Start: 28th January, 2020 at 11:30am

End: 28th January, 2020 at 1:00pm

Published: 28th September, 2019

Updated: 18th October, 2019

Author: Iain Houten

Location: Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HS Chelsea Physic Garden 66 Royal Hospital Road London SW3 4HS Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HS

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Behind the Scenes with Nell Jones

New for 2020, join our Head of Plant Collections on a special winter, spring, summer or autumn tour of the Garden. Read more

Start: 30th January, 2020 at 11:30am

End: 30th January, 2020 at 1:00pm

Published: 28th September, 2019

Updated: 29th September, 2019

Author: Iain Houten

Location: Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HS Chelsea Physic Garden 66 Royal Hospital Road London SW3 4HS Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HS

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Winter Flower Pressing

Join us for seasonal flower and leaf pressing. With our guidance, you will choose a variety of flowers and take home at the end of the workshop. Read more

Start: 31st January, 2020 at 11:30am

End: 31st January, 2020 at 1:00pm

Published: 20th October, 2019

Updated: 21st October, 2019

Author: Iain Houten

Location: Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW34HS Chelsea Physic Garden 66 Royal Hospital Road London SW34HS Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW34HS

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Heralding Spring Kokedama making

Join the horticultural team team to start off your own Japanese garden! Read more

Start: 2nd February, 2020 at 11:00am

End: 2nd February, 2020 at 3:30pm

Published: 16th October, 2019

Author: Iain Houten

Location: Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HS Chelsea Physic Garden 66 Royal Hospital Road London SW3 4HS Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HS

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The Magic of Hellebores with Ed Flint

Discover more about these glorious early-spring flowers with Ed Flint. Read more

Start: 2nd February, 2020 at 2:00pm

End: 2nd February, 2020 at 3:00pm

Published: 16th October, 2019

Author: Iain Houten

Location: Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, London Chelsea Physic Garden 66 Royal Hospital Road London Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, London

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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 CPG Head of Education, Michael Holland. Read more

Start: 14th February, 2020 at 10:00am

End: 14th February, 2020 at 1:00pm

Published: 28th September, 2019

Updated: 8th October, 2019

Author: Iain Houten

Location: Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HS Chelsea Physic Garden 66 Royal Hospital Road London SW3 4HS Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HS

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Living Medicine: The Whole Body

This award-winning five-day course, spread over 2020 is for anyone interested in healing plants and foods, health, gardening or working with communities. It includes discussion, tasting and identifying healing plants, practical remedy making and assessing your own health and diet. Read more

Start: 8th March, 2020 at 10:00am

End: 8th November, 2020 at 4:30pm

Published: 2nd October, 2019

Updated: 3rd October, 2019

Author: Rachel Bates

Location: Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Rd, London, SW3 4HS Chelsea Physic Garden 66 Royal Hospital Rd London SW3 4HS Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Rd, London, SW3 4HS

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Living Medicine: Self-Care Basics

This one-day workshop is the first of a five-part course to give you a grounding in self care using foods and herbs. It will cover the basics of: herbal therapeutics, identifying mint and other plant families, basic food self care, remedy making, herb chewing, herbal tea, breakfast smoothie and herb crush. Read more

Start: 8th March, 2020 at 10:00am

End: 8th March, 2020 at 4:30pm

Published: 2nd October, 2019

Updated: 6th December, 2019

Author: Rachel Bates

Location: Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Rd, London, SW3 4HS Chelsea Physic Garden 66 Royal Hospital Rd London SW3 4HS Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Rd, London, SW3 4HS

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    Franziska Stampfli left the Garden in mid-September after completing her 12-month traineeship. For her trainee project, she installed a Mental Wellbeing Garden near our Swan Walk entrance.. We sat down for a chat with Franziska before she left.

  • Art of the Garden

    Create art and craft inspired by a tour of the Garden, taking in vampire plants, spiky cacti, tropical treasures, medicines, perfumes, seeds and ferns, worms, tadpoles, birds, vegetables and more.

  • Chocolate Tuesday

    Learn about the history, geography and science of chocolate and celebrate this very special plant-based food. The day includes craft activities, a Garden tour, chocolate tasting and the chance to create your own mixtures to take away.

  • Garden Safari

    A day of discovery about the wonderful world of animals, plants and ecology. For ages 4+

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  • 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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