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Royal College of Physicians, Garden of Medicinal Plants

We have almost 1000 different plants connected with the role of plants in medicine today and in the past. These inc plants named after physicians, plants which make modern medicines and those with long standing traditional uses. There are plants used in medical traditions from all the continents of the world and plants from the College's own Pharmacopoeia of 1618.

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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, Garden of Medicinal Plants

About Royal College of Physicians, Garden of Medicinal Plants

The garden of medicinal plants of the Royal College of Physicians has been described as ‘the most interesting garden in London’. The garden illustrates the story of medicine from 3,000 years ago to the present day, it is both beautiful and educational. Open in 2025 on Monday 7th 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 have caused epidemic diseases and others that relieve pain and suffering. Come and learn about modern day medicines and their discovery; the Doctrine of Signatures and the humoral system of medicine of the ancient Greeks; modern herbal medicines, analgesics, hallucinogens and narcotics; and the uses of plants from the College’s Pharmacopoeia of 1618.

Information on all the plants in the garden can be found using 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.

Website:

https://garden.rcplondon.ac.uk

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Location details

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

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

Royal College of Physicians, Garden of Medicinal Plants openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

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 Royal College of Physicians, Garden of Medicinal Plants 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 Royal College of Physicians, Garden of Medicinal Plants are accessible to wheelchair users.

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