Open House at Chelsea Physic Garden
Location:
Chelsea Physic Garden
Date & time:
Sunday 13 Sep 2026, 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Price:
Free
Join us at Open House this year to see inside London's oldest botanical garden: Chelsea Physic Garden!
About the event
During the Open House Festival, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Garden and tours can be booked via the Open House website. Part of the Chelsea Heritage Quarter, Chelsea Physic Garden was established in 1673, by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London. This four-acre green space in the heart of Chelsea is London’s oldest botanical garden and home to over 4,500 medicinal, edible and useful plants.
Drop in activities:
4 pm – 6 pm
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.
What’s on
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Living Medicine: Skin and First Aid
- 6 September 2026, 10.15am
- Chelsea Physic Garden
- £140.00
Discover how medicinal plants and everyday foods can support skin health and first aid in this practical one-day workshop.
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Wild Edibles: Foraging, History & Folklore
- 6 September 2026, 2.00pm
- Chelsea Physic Garden
- £20.00 to £25.00
Explore wild edible plants through foraging knowledge, folklore and history, while learning how to identify plants safely and responsibly.
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Fruity Walks: Folklore
- 6 September 2026, 2.00pm
- Chelsea Physic Garden
- £20.00
Discover the folklore, journeys and human stories hidden among the fruit trees of Chelsea Physic Garden.
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Autumn Crafternoon: Bee Bug Crafty
- 13 September 2026, 11.00am
- Chelsea Physic Garden
- £10.00 to £15.00
Get creative with a hands-on family workshop inspired by the bugs, birds and small creatures that help keep the Garden thriving.
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