Family Activity Days

Family Activities at Chelsea Physic Garden

Explore, create and have fun with our range of family activities, from exploring the world of mini-beasts to learning how to make your own herbal remedies and chocolate blends, we have something that will inspire and engage a range of ages.

These events will take place in all the school holidays in 2018 (except the Christmas Break).

Click for our 2018 listings

They cost:

£11 per person for a half day events
£15 per person for full day events

Please note:

Children must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult (the 3 events for teenagers are an exception to this).
There is no discount for Friends of the Garden.

"It's rare to find a workshop that we both enjoyed taking part in and learning together" -quote from a parent, February 2018

Latest

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.
Elkstone Road Garden Oasis - Making bird boxes and feeders

Elkstone Road Garden Oasis: an urban community garden in North Kensington in collaboration with RBKC community gardening team. Making bird boxes and feeders.
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.

Community Projects

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.
Education for Home Schooled Groups

Find out how we can facilitate home-schooled groups at the Garden.
Bringing the Garden to you

Find out more about options for outreach, we can bring the Garden to your community
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.
School Visits to the Garden

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

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.