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Location:
Chelsea Physic Garden

Date & time:
Friday 27 Sep 2024, 1:00pm

Price:
£2.00 to £10.00

Join expert guide Edward Richards on a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of Chelsea Physic Garden.

About the event

Founded in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries, Chelsea Physic Garden is London’s oldest botanic garden. It houses over 4,500 species of medicinal, edible and useful plants across a four-acre site. Over the centuries, it has become one of the world’s most important centres of botany and plant exchange.

On this British Sign Language guided tour, Edward Richards will explore the history of the garden and its role as a place for learning, while also highlighting some of the rare and remarkable specimens on display.

This event is funded by City Living Local Life.

About the speaker

Edward Richards has been delivering BSL tours in museums and galleries since 2002, including Tate Modern and the Design Museum. He has led BSL tours at the National Army Museum for over two years.

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.

Can I bring children?

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.