Bona Ventura

Chelsea · London

Chelsea Physic Garden

ParkLocal favourite

London's oldest botanic garden, founded in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries to grow medicinal plants, walled beside the Thames. Four acres, Victorian glasshouses and an events programme of talks and tours.

Address
66 Royal Hospital Road, London SW3 4HS
Hours
Mon-Fri 11:00-17:00; Sun 11:00-17:00; closed Sat (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Afternoon · About 1.5 h
Price
Price not verified (ticketed)
Price level
££

Open in Google Maps

Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Closed Saturdays.
  • Check the events diary for talks and garden tours.

Nearby

The Bona Ventura app

Plans your days, reads the walks aloud, finds what is open near you and works offline.

Coming soon to iPhone and Android.