Chelsea Physic Garden, London

Name: Chelsea Physic Garden
Address: 66 Royal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4HS, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7352 5646

#488 among attractions in London

Museum, Park, Relax in park, Garden

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Facts and practical information

The Chelsea Physic Garden was established as the Apothecaries' Garden in London, England, in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries to grow plants to be used as medicines. This four acre physic garden, the term here referring to the science of healing, is among the oldest botanical gardens in Britain, after the University of Oxford Botanic Garden. Its rock garden is the oldest in Europe devoted to alpine plants and Mediterranean plants. The largest fruiting olive tree in Britain is there, protected by the garden's heat-trapping high brick walls, along with what is doubtless the world's northernmost grapefruit growing outdoors. Jealously guarded during the tenure of the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries, the Garden became in 1983 a registered charity and was opened to the general public for the first time. ()

Alternative names: Created: 1673Elevation: 30 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°29'4"N, 0°9'44"W

Address

66 Royal Hospital RoadKensington and Chelsea (Chelsea)London SW3 4HS United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7352 5646

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Day trips

Chelsea Physic Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saatchi Gallery, King's Road, National Army Museum, Peter Jones.

0.4 miN
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Saatchi Gallery, London
12 min walk • The Saatchi Gallery, located in the heart of London, stands as a contemporary cultural landmark dedicated to showcasing the works of emerging artists from around the world. Since its inception by Charles Saatchi in 1985, the gallery has played a pivotal role in...
~1860 ftNW
Shopping, Street, Shopping district
King's Road, London
9 min walk • King's Road, a vibrant thoroughfare in the heart of Chelsea, London, stands as a beacon of British culture and history. This iconic London street, extending from Sloane Square in the east to Lots Road in the west, has been an influential fashion and shopping...
~750 ftNE
Museum, Military museum, History museum
National Army Museum, London
4 min walk • The National Army Museum is the British Army's central museum. It is located in the Chelsea district of central London, adjacent to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the home of the "Chelsea Pensioners". The museum is a non-departmental public body.
0.6 miN
Shopping, Department store, Modernist architecture
Peter Jones, London
15 min walk • Peter Jones & Partners is a large department store in central London. It is owned by John Lewis Partnership and located in Sloane Square, Chelsea.
~1400 ftNE
Museum, Christopher Wren, History museum
Royal Hospital, London
7 min walk • The Royal Hospital Chelsea is a retirement home and nursing home for some 300 veterans of the British Army. Founded as an almshouse, the ancient sense of the word "hospital", it is a 66-acre site located on Royal Hospital Road in Chelsea.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Chelsea Bridge, London
14 min walk • Chelsea Bridge is a bridge over the River Thames in west London, connecting Chelsea on the north bank to Battersea on the south bank, and split between the City of Westminster, the London Borough of Wandsworth and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
~1310 ftSW
Bridge
Albert Bridge, London
7 min walk • Albert Bridge is a road bridge over the River Thames connecting Chelsea in Central London on the north bank to Battersea on the south.
0.4 miSE
Riverside park with woods and kid's zoo
Battersea Park, London
11 min walk • Battersea Park is a 200-acre green space at Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth in London. It is situated on the south bank of the River Thames opposite Chelsea and was opened in 1858.
0.5 miSW
Bridge
Battersea Bridge, London
13 min walk • Battersea Bridge is a five-span arch bridge with cast-iron girders and granite piers crossing the River Thames in London, England. It is situated on a sharp bend in the river, and links Battersea south of the river with Chelsea to the north.
~1740 ftNW
City hall
Chelsea Old Town Hall, London
9 min walk • Chelsea Town Hall is a municipal building in King's Road, Chelsea, London. The oldest part is a Grade II* listed building and the later part is Grade II listed.
0.5 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Playground
St Luke's Church, London
13 min walk • The Parish Church of St Luke, Chelsea, is an Anglican church, on Sydney Street, Chelsea, London SW3, just off the King's Road. Ecclesiastically it is in the Deanery of Chelsea, part of the Diocese of London.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Chelsea Physic Garden open?

Chelsea Physic Garden is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Chelsea Physic Garden?

Nearby attractions include National Army Museum, London (4 min walk), Chelsea Embankment, London (4 min walk), Albert Bridge, London (7 min walk), Statue of Charles II, London (7 min walk).

How to get to Chelsea Physic Garden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chelsea Physic Garden:

Bus

Chelsea Physic Garden • Lines: 170 (2 min walk)
National Army Museum • Lines: 170 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Cadogan Pier • Lines: Rb6 (6 min walk)
Battersea Power Station Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb2, Rb6 (18 min walk)

Metro

Sloane Square (16 min walk)
South Kensington • Lines: Circle, District, Piccadilly (21 min walk)

Train

Battersea Park (21 min walk)
Queenstown Road (24 min walk)