Chelsea Physic Gardens

 

You will find the Chelsea Physic Garden in West London, in the heart of the city, and will be amazed at the education you will receive simply by visiting. The sheer beauty of the area is also worth checking out and you will feel so relaxed and separated from the hustle and bustle of daily life that you will want to stay forever! In the Garden there are more than 5000 species of medicinal plants that are researched to discover their medicinal properties, origins, and methods of conservation. There are also plants that are rare or endangered, and those that have an ethno botanical interest as well.

 

It is interesting to know a little bit of background history on the Chelsea Physic Garden before you go so that you will be prepared to learn and absorb everything there is to learn. The Chelsea Physic Garden was originally an Apothecaries’ Garden back when it was founded in 1673. The purpose was to train apprentices on the different medicinal plants and fortunately the garden was close to the river so many non native plants lived. Many changes have taken place since 1673 and today you can see the Pharmaceutical Garden as well as the Garden of World Medicine. There are many plants for you to see that will certainly delight and enthrall you, but you will see more than just plants. In fact, you will see lots of wildlife as well!

 

There is a wonderful Christmas Fair you can check out if you are around on December 3 from 11 am until 4 pm. There are many gifts, confectionary, and crafts to buy that make fabulous Christmas gifts. You can even buy honey in the gift shop from the garden beehives, which is a wonderful treat and simply delicious. Only one jar per person is allowed however because there is such a limited supply. If you really love the garden then you may decide to become a friend of the garden, if you are a tourist that visits enough or a local that simply loves the area and then have free admission for life.

 

Once you visit the garden once, whether you are a local or a tourist, you will realize it has special qualities and if you are planning a special occasion then you might think the garden is the perfect place! The garden is sophisticated, elegant, and charming and it may be hired out privately during the months of April through October. You can even arrange marquees or catering for your event regardless of whether it is formal, causal, or somewhere in between. A lecture room and reception are also available for hire that work splendidly for private and even corporate events.

 

The garden’s opening times for the public are from the months of April through October. Wednesdays, the garden is open form12 pm until dusk or until 9 pm, whichever happens to be earlier. Thursdays and Fridays the garden is open from12 pm to 5 pm and on Sundays and Bank holidays the hours are 12 pm to 6 pm. For those interested in visiting the tearoom on Thursdays keep in mind it is not always open so call in advance to make sure that it is open before you head out to the garden.

 

If the above times are not sufficient for you to visit the garden then join for as little as £20 for the entire year so you can visit at other times.

 

Admission to the garden is very affordable and it is certainly worthwhile to see all there is to see. In fact, compared to many other outings the admission charges are quite cheap! Adults and senior citizens are charged £7.00 while those who are unemployed, students, or children aged 5-15 pay only £4.00. Proof is required for this reduced price. Those who visit with the disabled are admitted to the garden free of charge. Large group visits are welcomed and schools visiting should book beforehand.

 

Reaching the garden by tube is really easy. The closest tube station, on District and Circle Lines, is Sloane Square. Once you leave Sloane Square tube station you should cross the road that is directly in front of you and then take a left onto Lower Sloane Street. Here you will make a right at the traffic lights onto Royal Hospital Road and then keep walking until you pass the National Army Museum on your left. Then cross Tite Street, turn left onto Swan Walk where you will see the public entrance. The garden may also be reached by bus routes 11, 14, 19, 22, 49, 137, 211, 239 (stops just outside the garden), 349.

 

Now that you know a little more about the garden and how to get there you will be prepared to visit when the garden is open on your next visit to London. Don’t let this opportunity pass you up because you will miss such a wonderful opportunity and experience if you do!

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