Venue Description

Since 1673 Chelsea Physic Garden has occupied four acres of land on the edge of the Thames. First established by the Apothecaries in order to grow medicinal plants, this extraordinary garden in London has had wide reaching impact around the world.

Accessibility

Getting around the garden The paths around the Garden are flat and laid with small stone shingle. We have a limited number of wheelchairs available to borrow, please speak to a staff member at the kiosk or on Royal Hospital Road upon arrival for assistance. The Garden is on one level once inside; ramp access is available to our education space and to the Physic Garden Café. Our Gallery space, used for events and talks is up a flight of stairs without lift access. Please contact us ahead of attending a talk or event here, so we can best advise on alternatives. Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available in the main building as well as the Physic Garden Café. Baby-changing facilities can also be found in the café. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome in the Garden. If you need help planning your visit to the garden, talk to us about access by calling 020 7352 5646 or email at enquiries@chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/visit/accessibility/

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk/visit/accessibility/

Accessible Performances

The Garden is collaborating with Westminster University to launch Audio Description guide tours. We also host a few events with BSL Interpreters.

Toilets

Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available in the main building as well as the Physic Garden Café. Baby-changing facilities can also be found in the café.

Staff

If you need help planning your visit to the garden, talk to us about access by calling 020 7352 5646 or email at enquiries@chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome in the Garden.

Other assistance dog facilities

Water Bowls provided at the Cafe area.