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Chelsea Physic Garden

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Chelsea Physic Garden

United Kingdom
Best timeJun
Set inUnited Kingdom
In season~70°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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37–73°F
CurrencyGBP
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+00:00
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jun–Sep. Go in May for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightApr · 40%
WarmestJul · 73°F
WettestDec
Best windowJun
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

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.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun.

Pairs well with

British Library
3 mi away
Tate Modern
3 mi away
BFI Southbank
3 mi away
Lord's Cricket Ground
3 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chelsea Physic Garden?

The best time to visit Chelsea Physic Garden is June, in United Kingdom.

Where is Chelsea Physic Garden?

Chelsea Physic Garden is in United Kingdom.

What is Chelsea Physic Garden known for?

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.

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