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Nestled in the heart of Chelsea on the banks of the Thames lies Chelsea Physic Garden—London’s oldest botanic garden—spanning four acres of thriving plant life comprising one of the world’s most unique microclimate and biodiversity signatures.
From perhaps the world’s oldest Pond Rockery, to the tropical plants housed in our Victorian Glasshouses; the kaleidoscopic Dicotyledon Order Beds, Ginkgo trees, fragrant Mediterranean herbs, carnivorous and poisonous plants, fruiting olives, palms, pomegranates and the terraces and woodland peripheries that enclose two spacious lawns—the Garden casts an uncontrived and truly beautiful backdrop to an event of any kind, and bestows a character unique amongst any other venue so close to the centre of London.
Only a limited number of weddings are permitted at Chelsea Physic Garden each year, to uphold our principal purpose as a working horticultural and educational charity. It also means we and our partner event suppliers can attend to each booking, from beginning to end, with the diligence it deserves.
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- CCharlie and Lucy27/09/2024The Push to Make Better ArtThe Push to Make Better ArtCharlie and Lucy’s wedding was a photographer’s dream. Colourful and spontaneous, fun and silly, whilst remaining emotional and real, we absolutely loved every second. The wedding all took place at Chelsea Physic Garden which proved to be a truly beautiful spot for a wedding. The girls had thought of everything; the multi-coloured flowers, the bubble guns (which the children absolutely loved!) and when it rained girls had supplied a huge range of colourful umbrellas. Charlie and Lucy’s wedding was a photographer’s dream. Colourful and spontaneous, fun and silly, whilst remaining emotional and real, we absolutely loved every second. The wedding all took place at Chelsea Physic Garden which proved to be a truly beautiful spot for a wedding. The girls had thought of everything; the multi-coloured flowers, the bubble guns (which the children absolutely loved!) and when it rained girls had supplied a huge range of colourful umbrellas.
- BBritish Vogue | Marissa Montgomery27/09/2024A London Wedding with Sweet Nods to family historyA London Wedding with Sweet Nods to family historyDespite loving her adopted California home, Marissa knew she wanted to get married in London – specifically at the Chelsea Physic Garden, which she’d spent a lot of time in with her father David, a world-renowned photographer and Martine, a PR guru. Her mother was instrumental in planning the wedding, helping with everything from the catering to the music, and was Marissa’s rock and sounding board throughout. Despite loving her adopted California home, Marissa knew she wanted to get married in London – specifically at the Chelsea Physic Garden, which she’d spent a lot of time in with her father David, a world-renowned photographer and Martine, a PR guru. Her mother was instrumental in planning the wedding, helping with everything from the catering to the music, and was Marissa’s rock and sounding board throughout.
- TThe Wedding Edition27/09/2024Inside: A Charming Garden Wedding In ChelseaInside: A Charming Garden Wedding In ChelseaWe were married at the beautiful Christchurch in Chelsea, a short walk from our reception at The Chelsea Physic Garden. The gardens are a stunning location and we wanted a venue that encapsulated the countryside where I grew up but with easy access for so many London friends and family. Our wedding planner, Katie Tottenham did a masterful job of working with the venue and securing the right suppliers to ensure our day was seamless and magical from beginning to end. We were married at the beautiful Christchurch in Chelsea, a short walk from our reception at The Chelsea Physic Garden. The gardens are a stunning location and we wanted a venue that encapsulated the countryside where I grew up but with easy access for so many London friends and family. Our wedding planner, Katie Tottenham did a masterful job of working with the venue and securing the right suppliers to ensure our day was seamless and magical from beginning to end.
- VVicky B14/04/2023What a fabulous setting for a WeddingWhat a fabulous setting for a WeddingWhat a fabulous setting for a Wedding .The garden's are beautiful.The staff were outstanding.Worth a visit.What a fabulous setting for a Wedding .The garden's are beautiful.The staff were outstanding.Worth a visit.
- EEmma D14/04/2023My partner and I attended the wedding of our friends here on a warm Saturday in AugustMy partner and I attended the wedding of our friends here on a warm Saturday in AugustMy partner and I attended the wedding of our friends here on a warm Saturday in August. The surroundings are beautiful and it feels like a haven away from the hustle and bustle of London. There were flowers everywhere and it smelt divine. - Emma D.My partner and I attended the wedding of our friends here on a warm Saturday in August. The surroundings are beautiful and it feels like a haven away from the hustle and bustle of London. There were flowers everywhere and it smelt divine. - Emma D.
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What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't be afraid to ask your contact at the venue if you are unsure of anything. They know the space and their programme better than anyone else. Remember that when they give advice, it's usually because they know what works well and what doesn't.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
A couple were keen gardeners and enthralled by our plant collection. They had a cocktail menu designed and perfectly timed, to include only ingredients that were growing and in season in the botanic garden on that exact date. If the wedding had taken place even a week earlier or later in the year, the recipes could have been completely different.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
A cocktail menu designed and perfectly timed, to include only ingredients that were growing in the botanic garden on that exact date.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Historic | unique | beautiful | personal | exclusive
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Historic | unique | beautiful | personal |
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Our dicotyledon order beds - it's a long and technical word, but it effectively means rows of flowering plants grouped by their plant family . We have an entire acre comprising over 2,000 individual specimens across 40 different plant orders, in curated beds that have remained in exactly the same configuration for over 100 years. The colours and textures change almost every day of the year, while the plants grow above and around the interlocking grass pathways. I can't think of many places within Central London that can offer the same effect of natural wilderness.
Our Victorian Glasshouses also bear a mention - they are made entirely from wood and cast iron, and house some of our most valuable and extraordinary plants - a huge range of patterns and textures.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Our dicotyledon order beds - it's a big word, but it effectively means flowering plants. We have an entire acre comprising over 2,000 individual specimens across 40 different plant orders, in curated beds that have remained in exactly the same configuration for centuries.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Our historic walls, secure entrances and tall treelines create a naturally secluded environment and an ideal setting for those wishing to remain private. We have accommodated celebrity clients and guests, but would never disclose who.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
A prehistoric plant which is so rare that we're not allowed to disclose its exact location in our grounds - you could walk right past it and wouldn't know it. We're also licensed to grow cannabis, which we do in the context of cultivating plants (alongside cotton, stinging nettles, and flax) used to make fabric and rope. Our pomegranate tree is another highlight, believed to have been planted in the 1730s; guests walk directly under it as they enter the Garden.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our gardeners, who works tirelessly 365 days a year to cultivate and maintain such a beautiful space.
