Learn and explore

The Garden was first established by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London over three centuries ago in order to grow medicinal plants and train apprentices in their identification and use. To this day education is at the heart of the Garden’s work, we aim to connect people to plants providing an inspirational and creative experience.

Schools and Outreach

Book a school visit, we cover a wealth of topics. We can also arrange for the Garden’s Education Department come to you in one of our Outreach visits.

Family Activity Days

Throughout the school holidays why not join our Family Activity Days?

Walks, Talks and Workshops

This season’s programme of Walks, Talks and Workshops is the Garden’s most diverse to date. Learn about propagation, living medicine, try your hand at textile basketry and much more!

You can also book one of the Thursday Supper Talks which will feature experts in their field exploring aspects of the world of plants. Make the most of your evening and enjoy supper at Tangerine Dream Cafe before or after the talks.

We are currently working on a series of talks of this sort for 2018.

Latest

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.
Four Seasons Hotel Park Lane partner with Chelsea Physic Garden to create its seasonal afternoon tea

The Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane has partnered with Chelsea Physic Garden to create an afternoon tea. The afternoon tea experience begins with the original hot chocolate recipe brought back by Sir Hans Sloane. The Garden Tea follows, with sandwiches, scones and jams made from the finest seasonal ingredients. The sweet selection of pastries inspired by different areas of the Garden, includes ‘Wild Strawberry and Poppy Macaron' and ‘Beehive’.
Art Exhibition celebrating Worldwide Day of Botanical Art

The Chelsea Physic Garden Florilegium Society is made up of a group of botanical artists dedicated to documenting and recording the plants of the Garden. To celebrate ‘Worldwide Day of Botanical Art' join us for a rare chance to view works from the Physic Garden’s collection of paintings and meet the artists.
An Elixir of Letters

‘An Elixir of Letters’ A brand new exhibition of inscriptions and sculptures created by some of the UK's foremost letter carvers. Opens May 2018 at Chelsea Physic Garden.