South London Activities

Chelsea Physic Garden, hidden behind high walls next to the Thames, is an extraordinary survivor.

One of the world’s most important botanic gardens, this beautiful living museum still functions as an outdoor classroom, as it has done since 1673. Founded to train apothecaries’ apprentices in ‘physic’ or healing arts, this is the second oldest such garden in England.

Highlights include Britain’s first Garden of World Medicine, a fascinating tropical glasshouse and the oldest rock garden in Europe.

• Discover 330 years of botanical and medical history
• Unwind in an unspoilt ‘secret garden’ just minutes from Sloane Square, Victoria and the King’s Road
• Take a free tour with an expert guide or the new audio tour narrated by broadcaster Jon Snow
• Enjoy delicious lunches and teas at our licensed café
• Browse an eclectic range of gifts in our shop
• Wander with a glass of wine during Wednesday late openings

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Snowdrop Days open 10.00-16.00 on February 2, 3, 9 and 10

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Maximum of two children (under 16) admitted per adult

No dress code

Please note: Please note that the Garden’s café is not always open on Thursdays. Please check with the Garden directly to see when this applies

Venue information
Chelsea Physic Garden, Swan Walk, London, SW3 4JJ

• Underground: Sloane Square
• BR stations: Victoria and Battersea Park
• The 239 bus stops outside the Garden from Victoria or Clapham Junction
• This venue has disabled access - please contact the venue directly for specific details

Please note that for this event, we are acting as disclosed agent for a third party supplier.

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