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

Pub Quiz with a Difference

Why does your gin and tonic glow in the dark? Which country drinks the most wine? What is Cenosillicaphobia? Come and find out at the ‘Beverages, Bubbles and Brews Pub Quiz with a difference’ at the Chelsea Physic Garden on Tuesday 15th May 2018. Scientists, chefs and gardeners will tax your team’s food and drink knowledge. Food will be by Tom Kerridge’s new catering company ‘Lush’ (the team behind the two Michelin starred restaurant The Hand and Flowers in Marlow).
Niwaki Film Night

Renowned topiary pruning specialist Jake Hobson and his Niwaki team present three short films, beautifully shot and edited by young film maker Soeda Koehei. This event includes a glass of wine and the chance to see the Garden after hours.
Supper talk: The Social History of the Pub

It could be argued that the history of Britain’s relationship with drink mirrors the evolution of the nation, interwoven with themes from colonial and imperial history, industrialisation and social change. After a broad overview of this longer history, the talk will concentrate on the changing fortunes of the pub from the end of the eighteenth century to the middle of the twentieth, examining the reasons for its evolving uses, character and form.
The Lettering Arts Trust presents An Elixir of Letters at Chelsea Physic Garden (Talk and Tour)

In ‘Journey of an Apprentice’, artist Tom Sargeant talks to Karoline Newman about how carving is in his DNA, the tradition of letter carving and the invaluable support provided by a Lettering Arts Trust apprenticeship that enabled a fledgling artist to flourish.

Teachers' Open Evening

This is a chance for you to visit Chelsea Physic Garden and see what we have on offer for nurseries, schools, colleges and home-schooled groups. Our Education team will be here to answer any questions and take you on a tour of this wonderful outdoor educational resource. We have also invited 3 other educational institutions who will showcase their wonderful work and what they have on offer. You’ll have the chance to meet their experts and discuss possible trips.
Community Projects

For the past five years, our education team have been working in partnership with Waltham Forest Council Youth Offending Team to transform the unused space behind the offices to growing spaces.
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.