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Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians

We have over 1,000 different plants connected with the history of plants in medicine. These inc plants named after physicians, plants which make modern medicines as well as those used for millennia, plants which cause epidemics, plants used in different medical traditions from all the continents of the world and plants from the College's Pharmacopoeia of 1618.

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Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians
Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians
Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians
Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians
Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians
Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians
Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians
Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians
Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians
Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians
Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians
Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians
Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians
Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians
Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians
Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians
Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians
Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians

About Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians

The garden of medicinal plants of the Royal College of Physicians has been described as ‘the most interesting garden in London’. With over 1,000 plants linked to the story of medicine over the past 3,000 years, it is both beautiful and educational. Open in 2024 on Monday 15th July when there will be guided tours telling of plants that are used to make anti-cancer drugs and treatments for many other illnesses; of plants that cause epidemic diseases and others that relieve pain and suffering. Come and learn about modern day medicines and their discovery; of the Doctrine of Signatures and the humoural system of medicine of the ancient Greeks; of herbal medicine, analgesics, hallucinogens and narcotics; and the uses of the plants from the College’s Pharmacopoeia of 1618.

Information on all the plants in the garden may be accessed on your mobile devices via https://garden.rcplondon.ac.uk

Opposite the south-east corner of Regent’s Park with easy access from Regent’s Park and Great Portland Street tube stations.

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https://garden.rcplondon.ac.uk

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Location details

Garden of Medicinal Plants,
Royal College of Physicians,
Regents Park,
London,
NW1 4LE

Directions to Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians
Tubes: Great Portland St & Regent's Park. Garden is one block N of station exits, on Outer Circle opp SE corner of Regent's Park. There is no access via Peto Place.

Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Entry to the garden is at far end of St Andrews Place. Accessible paths around the garden. Some slopes. Wheelchair lift for WC. No parking on site.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Garden of Medicinal Plants, Royal College of Physicians seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.