The Chelsea Physic Garden was founded in 1673 by the Society of Apothecaries to study the therapeutic properties of plants. Displays include plants used in present day pharmaceuticals and a Garden of World Medicine showing the use of plants by indigenous peoples. In addition there are many rare plants and a rock garden from 1773.
Chelsea Physic Garden
66 Royal Hospital Road
London
SW3 4HS
Tel. 020 7352 5646
Open April-October on Sunday 12:00-18:00 and Wednesday 12:00-17:00
Also open for Physic Garden Christmas Fair, Sunday 4 December 2005 11:00-17:00 & Special Winter Openings Sunday 5 February & Sunday 12 February 2006, 11:00-15:00
Admission charge (limited concessions)
Visitor entrance in Swan Walk
Wheelchair access via No 66 Royal Hospital Road
Victoria
Sloane Square
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