Chelsea Physic Garden
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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.

Facilities

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

Chelsea Physic Garden Address

Address:
66 Royal Hospital Road, London
London
SW3 4HS
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7352 5646
Fax: +44 (0)20 7376 3910
Email:
Website: http://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

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Prices for Chelsea Physic Garden

Adult: From £7.00 (USD11.44)  full price
Child: From £4.00 (USD6.54)  child
Concession: From £4.00 (USD6.54)  concession
 

Location Information for Chelsea Physic Garden

Address:
66 Royal Hospital Road, London
London
SW3 4HS
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7352 5646
Fax: +44 (0)20 7376 3910
Email:
Website: http://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
By Road: Walk along Royal Hospital Walk

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4.0
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  Latest 3 reviews of Chelsea Physic Garden

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...

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!

 
5.0
26 June 2009
by BlueMerleFemale, Carlisle
 

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...

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.

 
4.0
12 July 2008
by Starsea82, Gloucester
 

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...

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.

 
5.0
8 April 2007
by Pembroke_Traveler, Florida
 

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