Firsts London and Chelsea Physic Garden

Firsts London is delighted to announce its partnership with Chelsea Physic Garden for the 2025 edition. With its theme of ‘Books in Bloom’, Firsts London’s partnership with London’s oldest botanic garden this year perfectly complements the emphasis on material which showcases the best the international book trade has to offer in botanical, horticultural, decorative, and natural history works. Our artwork for Firsts 2025 is taken from a stunning illustrated gardener’s dictionary from the Chelsea Physic Garden’s remarkable library of botanical texts.

Chelsea Physic Garden will have a presence throughout Firsts London, and visitors will be able to talk to members of their knowledgeable team about the Garden’s horticultural, educational, and research activities, as well as their collection of books of manuscripts. Speakers from the Garden will also feature in the Firsts London 2025 talks program. Ticket holders to Firsts London will have the opportunity to visit the nearby Chelsea Physic Garden at a discounted rate.

Jennifer Dyer, Fundraising Manager at Chelsea Physic Garden says:

“We are thrilled to be working with Firsts London as their 2025 charity partner, giving Chelsea Physic Garden the opportunity to share its unique collection of botanical tomes to a new audience. While our collection is not yet publicly available, the invaluable support of the Firsts team has opened up exciting new possibilities for the Garden.”

Chelsea Physic Garden was established in 1673 by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London. Now an educational charity, it is home to over 4,500 medicinal, edible, and useful plants and is open to visitors Sunday – Friday.