Living Medicine: Skin and First Aid
Location:
Chelsea Physic Garden
Date & time:
Sunday 6 Sep 2026, 10.15am - 4.30pm
Price:
£140.00
Discover how medicinal plants and everyday foods can support skin health and first aid in this practical one-day workshop.
About the event
Spend the day exploring natural approaches to skin care and everyday first aid with medical herbalist and author Alex Laird.
Learn about herbs traditionally used for common skin concerns including eczema, cold sores, insect bites and acne. You’ll explore useful plants growing in the Garden and discover how they can be prepared and used.
The practical session includes making your own infused oils, ointments, creams and lotions, helping you build a simple plant-based first-aid kit to take home.
The ticket includes Garden entry, lunch in the Physic Garden Café, course handouts and herbal remedies made during the day. The workshop takes place both in the Garden and in the Learning Classroom and will go ahead whatever the weather.
Additional information
Advance booking required. Please provide any dietary requirements or allergies when booking.
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.
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