Chelsea Physic Garden
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.
Museum Details
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)
Other Information
Visitor entrance in Swan Walk
Wheelchair access via No 66 Royal Hospital Road 
Victoria
Sloane Square
239
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