Bloomin’ Women! Herstories of Women in Botany
Location:
Chelsea Physic Garden
Date & time:
Sunday 30 Mar 2025, 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Price:
£35.00
Step into the storied walls of Chelsea Physic Garden and uncover the hidden histories of women who shaped botany, medicine, and botanical art.
About the event
We invite you to join us in celebrating Women’s History Month this March, with Maria from Herstorical Tours as she introduces to you extraordinary women through history. Through live storytelling you will learn about Hildegard of Bingen, Mary Seacole, Jeanne Baret, Elizabeth Blackwell, and Mary Delany—women who healed, explored, illustrated, and cultivated knowledge. Some of these women walked these very grounds, while others left a legacy that reaches us from afar.
Doors open at 5:30pm, giving you time to arrive, explore the Garden or visit the Physic Garden Café for a drink before the tour begins at 6pm. The evening will conclude with a discussion on women in botany today—celebrating progress while reflecting on the challenges that remain.
Expect an evening of live storytelling, history, and interactive moments that bring these stories to life.
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.
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.
Please adhere to the age range specified for events on the listings page and if appropriate please book a ticket for your child. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult approved by the parent/guardian. The event organiser cannot be responsible for unsupervised children.
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