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Chelsea Physic Garden
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66 Royal Hospital Road
London
SW3 4HS
England
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Collection details
Agriculture, Medicine
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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020 7352 5646
Enquiries (Fax)
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020 7352 5646 extension 2
Education (Fax)
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020 7352 5646 extension 4
Group bookings (Fax)
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020 7352 5646 extension 2
Enquiries
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enquiries@chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
Education
:
education@chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
Group bookings
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groupvisits@chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
Website
:
www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
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Open
April 3rd 2005 to October 30th 2005:
Sundays (14.00-18.00) and Wednesdays (12.00-17.00)
Chelsea Flower Show Week Openings:
Monday 23rd May - Friday 27th May 2005
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Admission charges
Adults & Senior Citizens £6
Students, unemployed people & children (5-15 yrs old)* £3.50
Companions of those with disabilities FREE
*Proof required for concessions
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Description
Situated in the heart of Chelsea, this 'Secret Garden' is a centre of education, beauty and relaxation. Founded in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries, it continues to research the properties, origins and conservation of over 5000 species.
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Collections description
The Garden holds approximately 5000 taxa, the collection concentrates on medicinal plants and those of ethnobotanical interest, as well as rare and endangered species. We also grow plants named or introduced by people associated with the Garden's history. The mild microclimate created by the shelter of the city and the Garden's south facing aspect allows us to grow many tender plants, especially from the Mediterranean region and the Canary Islands. The glasshouse range holds a collection of tropical, sub-tropical and Mediterranean species as well as back-up plants of those grown outdoors that may not survive a cold or wet winter.
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Articles
MGM 2005: Gardens & West End Glitz - Discover Hidden London
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Trails
From Apothecaries To Florence Nightingale - A Medical Museums Trail
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Disability Access
Wheelchairs available for loan
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