Chelsea Physic Garden
About Chelsea Physic Garden
Second oldest botanic garden in England, particularly linked with medicinal plants through its foundation by the worshipful Society of Apothecaries in 1673. Three and a half-acre garden with one of the oldest rock gardens in Europe, herb garden with culinary and medicinal plants, botanical order beds, glasshouses, rare plants and tender species. Largest olive tree outdoors in Britain. Historical walk, and medicinal walk both self-guided via guidebook. New 'Garden of World Medicine' showing use of plants medicinally by tribal societies.
| Opening Times | April-October Weds: 12pm-9pm. Thurs & Fri, 12-5pm. Suns, Bank Hols and Good Friday, 12-6pm. Monday 21st May - Friday 25th May, 12-5pm Concessions include students and unemployed |
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Chelsea Physic Garden Address
| Address: |
66 Royal Hospital Road, London
London
SW3 4HS
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7352 5646 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)20 7376 3910 |
| Email: | enquiries@chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk |
| Website: | http://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk |
Location Information for Chelsea Physic Garden
| Address: |
66 Royal Hospital Road, London
London
SW3 4HS
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7352 5646 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)20 7376 3910 |
| Email: | enquiries@chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk |
| Website: | http://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk |
| By Road: | Walk along Royal Hospital Walk |
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Latest 4 reviews of Chelsea Physic Garden
I'm sure it would have been great if we were allowed in
Despite its 'family friendly' credentials - summer workshops for children, pond-dipping etc - the garden has an extremely un-family-friendly policy of allowing only two children under 16 per accompanying adult (in very small type on their website - I didn't realise until I turned up ). So if you have any more children, even if they are well-behaved, sensible and genuinely interested in the garden, they won't let you in if you are a solo parent. A great way of suggesting to children that gardening is not for them, and that they are really not welcome. The average age of those in the queue was about 65, and I get the feeling that's just the way the Physic Garden likes it.
22 July 2009
An oasis in the middle of a big city
The Chelsea Physic Garden is a wonderful place to spend a quiet, restful couple of hours while visiting London. Located alongside the edge of the Thames in lovely Chelsea, this historic garden provides a glimpse at medicinal plants as well as unique botanicals. The walled garden is quiet, private, and small enough so as not to overwhelm. Even those less interested in plants will find the garden a pleasant place to explore or relax. In addition, the Tangerine Dream cafe provides delicious, homemade-like food and beverages, which makes for a delightful lunch or afternoon snack. I've visited the Chelsea Physic Garden on each visit to London over the past four summers, and have yet to visit on a day when it's crowded! Do treat yourself to this little gem in the midst of the big city!
26 June 2009
Beautiful and interesting
For anybody with an interest in botany, gardening or herbalism, this is an absolute must. Bought by Dr Hans Sloane for the Apothecaries' Society, the physic garden still plays an important medicinal role in the development of natural medicine. Although particularly beautiful in spring and summer, it is worth looking up the special winter openings for "Snowdrop Days", when the garden has its own "snowdrop gallery" to show off different types of snowdrop. If you don't have much time, I would recommend the guided tour, which lasts just under an hour and takes you all around the garden, focusing on each area. Definitely certainly worth the walk from Sloane Square station if you have any interest in plants, though it might be too far for young children.
12 July 2008
Beautiful Garden with Great History in Nice Area
We took a trip to this garden on a recent vacation in England and had a wonderful time. It has a fascinating history (over 300 years old) and the staff were wonderful.
We had lunch at their cafe, gourmet quality sandwiches and desserts and of course a pot of teal; the food was excellent.
The garden has over 400 varieties of plants and trees, and most were planted there for their medicinal qualities.
The park has an interesting micro climate thanks to the tall buildings nearby, and palm trees grow there as do grapefruit.
As to the history, Some plants were gathered on voyages with Captain Cook, and Sir Thomas More used to dock his boat at the north wall of the park back before the Thames was modified by the Embankment (the Thames used to extend to the garden, now it is about 75 feet away).
All in all, a lovely time in a beautiful, historical park.
8 April 2007
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Events at Chelsea Physic Garden
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2010
Special event24 May 2010 to 28 May 2010
Come and experience the greatest flower show in the world at London's Royal Hospital Chelsea. 25-29 May
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Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair
Special event29 Nov 2009 to 29 Nov 2009
The Christmas Fair presents a rare opportunity to see Chelsea Physic Garden in winter. It is a wonderful, festive occasion for the whole family with children's activities, a large selection of Christmas stalls and the opportunity to sample some of the finest mince pies in the land.
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Six Compost Clinics
Special event10 Mar 2010 to 4 Aug 2010
Chelsea Physic Garden presents 'Six Compost Clinics'. It is a opportunity to learn how to make the ultimate 'Black Gold'.
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