Chelsea Physic Garden on Postcard

"...or Chelsea Physic Garden, which was established in 1673 by the Apothecaries to grow medicinal plants." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

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@vogue

"The Chelsea Physic Garden, founded in 1673, is located along the Thames and is home to over 5,000 plant varieties. It offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the horticultural history of the Chelsea area and is an ideal spot to spend a leisurely afternoon." - Hayley Maitland

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@goop

"Beyond being a beautiful place to pass an afternoon, this is also London's oldest botanical garden (it dates back to 1673). Don't miss the newest addition, the Garden of Edible and Useful Plants, where you'll find foliage with a variety of uses, from perfume to cosmetics. P.S. Closed Saturdays."

The London Kids Guide

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"Beyond being a beautiful place to pass an afternoon, this is also London's oldest botanical garden (it dates back to 1673). Don't miss the newest addition, the Garden of Edible and Useful Plants, where you'll find foliage with a variety of uses, from perfume to cosmetics. P.S. Closed Saturdays."

The West & Southwest London Guide

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Chloe McIlroy!

Google

5 MILLION STARS!!! This may be my favorite place from my visit to London. I almost didn’t end up going here but OH BOY I’m so glad that I did!! The smell is so good. There is birdsong EVERYWHERE. The paths are so well kept and the hedges so well-trimmed! They were even having an insect identification class when I was there! It was so cool. There were so many arches and paths to explore, I could’ve stayed all day!! The one thing I would’ve loved to see more of was stuff in the gift shop! I’d hoped there would be some sort of t shirt or tote bag but there was not 😔… some really nice seed packets though! And a couple super cute houseplants as well as gardening tools! If you are in the area (or even if, like me, you aren’t 🤪) PLEASE go check it out!! You will not regret it!!

Julie Griffith

Google

Had no idea this was such a beautiful place in Royal Hospital Road, just off Chelsea Embankment. The 170 bus goes there from Victoria Station. Entrance is £15 but there are discounts for certain groups. It's a four acre site with cultivated gardens. Tours available and Pamela was extremely knowledgeable on the features of the site. Enjoyed the tour, went to the cafe then had another look around on our own. It's a 10 - 15 min walk from Carlyle's House so possible to visit both places in a day. Highly recommend.

Aaron Harris

Google

Whether it's for a summers walk through their exquisite gardens, a tasty bite for lunch, or even a Christmas fayre, the Chelsea Physic Garden is a splendid place to spend your time whiling away the hours. This tranquil hideaway by the Chelsea Riverside is a must if you're in the area, and even more so if you're simply in the mood for any of the above, depending on the time of year! It's a treat for all seasons and food for the soul.

Nuria Robinson

Google

This is an enchanting garden, a real gem tucked away from the busy roads and s stones throw away from the river. We were there in late July and it was in full summer bloom. We loved the tropical greenhouse, geranium greenhouse, wild meadow along the pond and weaving between the many beds of vibrant flowers. A oasis of calm, clearly nurtured and tendered to by those lucky enough to work there!

o s

Google

A lovely garden with greenhouses, lots of information about growing plants, a lovely shop, toilets, wildlife trees and lots of history. It is well worth the visit and has plants from all over the world.

Daishu Ma

Google

A very special walled garden full of history and fascinating stories. I joined a fantastic guided tour given by Michaela, whose knowledge of the medicinal plants and passion for the place was truly inspiring. I can’t wait to go back in different seasons and learn more.

Pippa Priestley

Google

Interesting garden in a quiet area of London off the beaten track for most tourists. Signs explain the link between the common herbaceous plants and their medicinal uses, both historically and in the present day. Small cost really with lots of discounts for various groups. Not sure I'd visit in autumn of winter. Latest spring and summer are best for most flowers.

Allison Walsh

Google

I loved this place! Made my little herbalist heart so happy to be amongst all the beautiful plants! I was starting to wonder if we were in the right place as we walked down the road towards it. Then through the unassuming door and voila, transported to a different world entirely. It’s easy to forget this is in central London! The only downside was that the toilets are very small! 🤣

Chloe McIlroy!

Google

5 MILLION STARS!!! This may be my favorite place from my visit to London. I almost didn’t end up going here but OH BOY I’m so glad that I did!! The smell is so good. There is birdsong EVERYWHERE. The paths are so well kept and the hedges so well-trimmed! They were even having an insect identification class when I was there! It was so cool. There were so many arches and paths to explore, I could’ve stayed all day!! The one thing I would’ve loved to see more of was stuff in the gift shop! I’d hoped there would be some sort of t shirt or tote bag but there was not 😔… some really nice seed packets though! And a couple super cute houseplants as well as gardening tools! If you are in the area (or even if, like me, you aren’t 🤪) PLEASE go check it out!! You will not regret it!!

Julie Griffith

Google

Had no idea this was such a beautiful place in Royal Hospital Road, just off Chelsea Embankment. The 170 bus goes there from Victoria Station. Entrance is £15 but there are discounts for certain groups. It's a four acre site with cultivated gardens. Tours available and Pamela was extremely knowledgeable on the features of the site. Enjoyed the tour, went to the cafe then had another look around on our own. It's a 10 - 15 min walk from Carlyle's House so possible to visit both places in a day. Highly recommend.

Aaron Harris

Google

Whether it's for a summers walk through their exquisite gardens, a tasty bite for lunch, or even a Christmas fayre, the Chelsea Physic Garden is a splendid place to spend your time whiling away the hours. This tranquil hideaway by the Chelsea Riverside is a must if you're in the area, and even more so if you're simply in the mood for any of the above, depending on the time of year! It's a treat for all seasons and food for the soul.

Nuria Robinson

Google

This is an enchanting garden, a real gem tucked away from the busy roads and s stones throw away from the river. We were there in late July and it was in full summer bloom. We loved the tropical greenhouse, geranium greenhouse, wild meadow along the pond and weaving between the many beds of vibrant flowers. A oasis of calm, clearly nurtured and tendered to by those lucky enough to work there!

o s

Google

A lovely garden with greenhouses, lots of information about growing plants, a lovely shop, toilets, wildlife trees and lots of history. It is well worth the visit and has plants from all over the world.

Daishu Ma

Google

A very special walled garden full of history and fascinating stories. I joined a fantastic guided tour given by Michaela, whose knowledge of the medicinal plants and passion for the place was truly inspiring. I can’t wait to go back in different seasons and learn more.

Pippa Priestley

Google

Interesting garden in a quiet area of London off the beaten track for most tourists. Signs explain the link between the common herbaceous plants and their medicinal uses, both historically and in the present day. Small cost really with lots of discounts for various groups. Not sure I'd visit in autumn of winter. Latest spring and summer are best for most flowers.

Allison Walsh

Google

I loved this place! Made my little herbalist heart so happy to be amongst all the beautiful plants! I was starting to wonder if we were in the right place as we walked down the road towards it. Then through the unassuming door and voila, transported to a different world entirely. It’s easy to forget this is in central London! The only downside was that the toilets are very small! 🤣

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