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Chelsea Physic Garden Medicine Trees Tour

A visitor admiring the trees at Chelsea Physic Garden

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Location:
Chelsea Physic Garden

Date & time:
Friday 13 Jun 2025, 11.00am

Price:
£35.00

Join us for a tour of Chelsea Physic Garden’s medicinal trees. Learn of their history and uses.

About the event

Chelsea Physic Garden is home to thousands of species of plants used for medicine, clothing, tools, shelter and food. In our collection there are over a 100 different species of tree, many of which are rare in Britain. From the largest outdoor fruiting olive tree in Britain to the world’s most northerly outdoor grapefruit tree. Pomegranate, avocado, ginkgos and eucalyptus trees all grow here in London’s oldest botanical garden.

Join arboriculturist Greg Packham as he takes you on a two-hour tour where you will get to learn more of the history of our many medicinal trees.

Additional information

This event includes our first floor ‘Gallery’ space, which is accessed via a narrow 22-step staircase with a handrail. Unfortunately it is not wheelchair accessible.

About the speaker

Greg Packman is a multi-award winning arboriculturist working in London, specialising in tree management in urban parks. Greg has worked in locations such as Hyde Park, St James’s Park, City of London, Epping Forest, Inner Temple Gardens and Brompton Cemetery amongst other locations. Greg’s work focuses on tree health, tree risk management, landscape management and ecological management.

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.