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.

Admission Details

• 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

Other Information

• Schools by appointment at any time of the year, small charge, education pack available
• Group visits by appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, April-October
• Shop and plant sales
• Home-made teas

For more information please visit the Physic Garden website at http://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/.