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Chelsea Physic Garden: Open Days

Visitors exploring Chelsea Physic Garden

Tickets are now fully booked.

Location:
Chelsea Physic Garden

Date:
28 - 29 September 2024

Price:
Free

Book your ticket to enjoy free entrance and free family activities at the Chelsea Physic Garden, exclusively during the Chelsea History Festival.

About the event

Chelsea Physic Garden is London’s oldest botanic garden with over 4,000 different medicinal, herbal, edible and useful plants.

Founded by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London in 1673 for apprentices to study the medicinal qualities of plants, there is something for the whole family to enjoy.

Visitors can explore London’s oldest botanic garden and experience the delights of the Physic Garden Café.

Throughout the weekend, there will be lots of drop-in activities and tours, such as:

Family storytelling: Relaxed and fun performances for all the family, led by storyteller Olivia Armstrong.
Pond-dipping: Explore the wildlife pond and meet some of the amazing pond creatures including water snails, newts, frogs, pond-skaters and more.
Guided tours: Garden volunteers will show visitors around and discuss the diverse plant collection from all over the world.

Timings of activities will be displayed on information boards on the day. No additional tickets are required apart from Open Day entrance ticket.

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 only accessible via a narrow 22 step staircase with a handrail. Unfortunately it is not wheelchair accessible.

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

Are there luggage or cloakroom facilities?

There will be no storage facilities for luggage or coats at any of our venues during the festival.

Are bikes or scooters allowed?

Bikes (including folding bikes) and scooters are not permitted at any of our venues. 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.

How can I book tickets?

Online booking is available 24/7 on this website.

You can book by phone on 0131 226 0014 from Monday – Friday 10 – 5pm from 10 July but will need to make payment at the time. We cannot reserve tickets.

You can book in person at the National Army Museum from Wednesday 25 – Sunday 29th if there is still availability at that time, which we cannot guarantee.

Is there a booking fee and what are the terms & conditions?

Please see the full terms & conditions on the booking platform when you book tickets.

The booking fee is £2.00 and this applies online, on the telephone and in person.

All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, with the exception of cancelled events which we will refund within 28 days. The organising venue reserves the right to change event speakers and content may be subject to change. Refunds will not be issued if the event is still taking place.

Are there concessionary tickets?

There are no concessions for Chelsea History Festival tickets, which have been priced as reasonably as possible. People requiring a carer, support worker or personal assistant will get a complimentary carer ticket. To book this please contact our box office on 0131 226 0014. Proof of concession is required for these tickets so please be prepared to show relevant ID.