On Monday 26th January 2026, from 12 noon until 1pm, the Chelsea Physic Garden, 66 Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4HS, are holding a specialSpring Folklore Talk & Tea. Awakening Spring, part of the Chelsea Physic Garden’s year long theme Folklore Re:Rooted, with a fascinating talk from renowned folklorist Roy Vickery. Spend a peaceful afternoon in London’s oldest botanic garden, where for centuries snowdrops, hellebores, daffodils, primroses and other early spring plants have returned each year, marking the quiet turning of the season and inspiring many of the stories that surround them. Roy, author of Vickery’s Folk Flora and an expert from Brompton Cemetery, will guide attendees through the folklore and traditions connected to these much loved plants. From snowdrops long linked with hope, to hellebores and their protective associations, to the bright daffodil and the primrose often viewed as a threshold flower, he will explore how these spring arrivals have shaped beliefs, customs and remedies across centuries. After the talk you are invited to wander through the Garden and see these plants in their natural setting. A self guided trail will lead you through our winter and early spring collection as it begins to emerge across the historic landscape. A warm cup of tea will bring the afternoon to a gentle close. Discover how folklore and the living world come together in one of London’s most historic gardens. Remember to reserve your place! For all the details, please click here. Information for disabled visitors to the Chelsea Physic Garden can be found here.