Wild Edibles: Foraging, History & Folklore
Location:
Chelsea Physic Garden
Date & time:
Sunday 6 Sep 2026, 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Price:
£20.00 to £25.00
Explore wild edible plants through foraging knowledge, folklore and history, while learning how to identify plants safely and responsibly.
About the event
Join grower and forager Ella Brolly for a walk exploring the edible, medicinal and cultural stories found in the plant world.
Learn how to identify wild plants and plant families, understand the differences between edible and poisonous species, and discover some of the traditional medicinal and folk uses associated with them.
The session also looks at the history and folklore surrounding wild foods, ethical and responsible foraging, land access and the journey from wild plants to the foods we know today.
Pre-prepared vegan and gluten-free wild snacks and drinks are included. This is an educational walk and participants will not harvest plants from the Garden.
Additional information
Advance booking required. Please notify CPG of allergies in advance. This is not a full meal, so visitors are advised to eat beforehand.
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. This person can accompany a maximum of four children per event. Where permitted, any child over the age of two needs their own seat for events.
The event organiser cannot be responsible for unsupervised children.
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