Talk

Peatlands: A Journey Between Land and Water

Book tickets

Location:
Chelsea Physic Garden

Date & time:
Wednesday 24 Sep 2025, 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Price:
£15.00

Alys Fowler delves deep into the rich, mysterious world of bogs, revealing their beauty and importance.

About the event

Blending personal memoir with ecological insight and cultural history, Alys Fowler explores the emotional and environmental significance of bogs, places that are neither fully land nor water.

From the Flow Country in Scotland to the mossy depths of the Peak District, she reveals how peatlands hold ancient stories, support unique biodiversity, and play a crucial role in climate regulation.

Deeply reflective and poetic, Alys’s latest book is a call to notice, protect and cherish these overlooked and essential parts of our natural world.

Additional information

This event is eligible for our 20% ticket bundle discount.

Book tickets to three or more different events across the festival and you can save 20%. Tickets must be purchased in the same transaction and the discount will automatically be applied within the basket.

About the speaker

Alys Fowler is a writer, gardener and broadcaster known for her work on ‘Gardeners’ World’ and her long-running column in ‘The Guardian’. Trained at Kew, RHS Wisley and the New York Botanical Garden, she is the author of several acclaimed books on nature, including ‘Hidden Nature’ and ‘Peatlands. Her work blends horticultural knowledge with lyrical, personal storytelling.

FAQs

Is the Chelsea Physic Garden accessible?

Most of the Garden is fully accessible, with the exception of the first floor Gallery at Chelsea Physic Garden which is used only for special events and is only accessible via a narrow 22 step staircase with a handrail.

If you are attending an event and need help please get in touch at enquiries@chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk or call 0207 352 5646.

Are bikes or scooters allowed?

Bikes (including folding bikes) and scooters are not permitted. There are bike racks located along Royal Hospital Road. These can be used to secure any bikes and scooters.

Please do not secure any bikes or scooters to the railings outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea or Burton Court. Any items secure to these railings will be removed.