Garden parties

The Chelsea Physic Garden is the perfect place to host your special occasion or event. Whether you choose a lunchtime celebration or candlelit canapes, the garden has a unique history and provides a memorable backdrop to your special event.

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Garden Day UK pop-up flower crown station at Chelsea Physic Garden

We are celebrating the forthcoming "Garden Day" on 5th May between 11-3pm when you can get creative at our free Garden Day UK pop-up flower crown station.
Chelsea Fringe Glasshouse Tour

Glasshouse Manager Jess Snowball will lead a fascinating tour of our historic glasshouses, home to scores of exotic plants.
Sunday Fundays

Our Education team will be running children's activities on the first and last Sundays of each month throughout the main season.
Secret Gardener: Kirsty Wark in conversation with James Alexander-Sinclair

We are honoured to welcome novelist, broadcaster and Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark to the Garden as our 'Secret Gardener"

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.
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 vacancy.
Friends' Membership

From just £39* a Friends' Membership subscription gives you access to Chelsea Physic Garden and four other partner gardens, and helps preserve this historic garden for future generations.
Meet the team

Garden Staff