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Houseplant Market

Join us this October for the first ever Chelsea Physic Garden Houseplant Market. Specially selected vendors, stalls and growers all in the historic setting of London's oldest Botanic Garden.
The Physic Garden Players present: The Year of the Monkey

The Physic Garden Players present: The Year Of The Monkey, an iconic series of monologues by playwright Claire Dowie. Enjoy a unique outdoor theatre experience in the picturesque setting of Chelsea Physic Garden.
Seed Dispersal
Habitats

Students will explore the exciting range of habitats at Chelsea Physic Garden, including our pond and log pile. They will learn how to identify a variety of plant and animal species and discover how different species have become well suited to unique habitats. Students will also explore the principle of simple food webs.

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Opening times and prices

Book here for tickets to Chelsea Physic Garden. 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.
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 have one current vacancy
Friends' Membership

From just £40** 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.
Meet the team

Garden Staff
Our partner gardens

We are partnered with some very well respected gardens around the country, these are; Great Dixter House and Gardens, Oxford Botanic Gardens & Arbortum and Borde Hill Garden.
Plants

London’s oldest botanic garden and contains a unique living collection of around 5,000 different edible, useful and medicinal plants that have changed the world.