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The gates of over 70 of London's most beautiful
private garden squares will be unlocked, for one day only on Sunday
10th June, as part of the fourth annual London Garden Squares Day.
The event provides a rare opportunity for the public to marvel at
many of the capital's hidden green oases, which range from romantic
woodland walks and "Quiet" gardens with pergolas, wisteria
and passion flowers, to charming Japanese gardens and secret "children
only" play areas.
London Garden Squares Day is a joint initiative
between English Heritage and the London Historic Parks and Gardens
Trust, to raise awareness of the diversity and beauty of garden
squares that are scattered throughout London. It hopes to draw attention
to the great contribution the gardens make to the capital's culture
and the importance attached to their continued conservation.
The unlocked gardens will play host to more activities
than ever before including live jazz bands, Pimms tastings, classical
music recitals, Punch and Judy shows and traditional English cream
teas. Th event also provides keen gardeners with an opportunity
to pick up some top gardening tips from the owners of some of the
capital's most beautiful gardens, as well as the chance to purchase
plants and flowers from some of the squares.
Twelve new venues will be taking part for the first
time this year including Brompton and Nevern Squares in Kensington
and Chelsea.
Proceeds from ticket and refreshment sales will
go to participating Garden Squares, The Groundwork Trust and London
Historic Parks and Gardens Trust. Day tickets for admittance to
all participating squares cost - Adults £5, Children under
12 are free.
Tickets are available on the day from participating
garden squares.
For further information members of the public should
call 0870 333 1183
Kensington and Chelsea venues
Arundel and Elgin W11- 2pm-5pm
Activities include a music quartet and refreshments
Arundel and Ladbroke Gardens W11 - 2pm-6pm
A romantic woodland garden
Bina Gardens SW5 - 10am-5pm
Brompton Square SW3 - 10am-5pm
Cadogan Place Gardens SW1 - 10am-5pm
Described in Charles Dickens' novel 'Nicholas Nickleby' as the link
between the aristocratic pavements of Belgrave Square and barbarism
of Chelsea
Cadogan Square Gardens SW1 - 10am-5pm
Carlyle Square SW1 - 10am-5pm
Named after the philosopher Thomas Carlyle
Courtfield Gardens East SW5 - 10am-5pm
Deep sunken garden containing a miniature bog
Courtfield Gardens West SW5 - 10am-5pm
Sir George Gilbert Scott lived on the Square
Earls Court Square SW5 - 10am-5pm
Edwardes Square W8
Beautiful three-acre garden with meandering paths, croquet lawn,
tennis court, children's play area and rose pergola. Performances
from the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society and the Aurora Wind
Ensemble. Refreshments and home made cakes.
Hanover Gardens W11 - 2pm-5pm
Hereford Square SW7 - 10am-5pm
This charming square was used as a baseball ground by American soldiers
in World War II
Kensington Square W8 - 2pm-5pm
This is the earliest garden square in London, which until 1840 was
surrounded by fields. Music by Hemingford Saxaphone Quartet and
art exhibition.
Ladbroke Square Garden W11 - 2pm-5pm
Site of the Hippodrome Racecourse of 1837
Lansdowne and Elgin Crescent W11 - 2pm-5pm
Lexham Gardens W8 - 2pm-5pm
Nevern Square SW5 - 2pm-5pm
Convent of the Assumption W8 - 2pm-5pm
This 18th century garden contains mulberry, plane and fruit trees,
a Lourdes type grotto, rabbits, goldfish and Guinea pigs. Students
will be using part of the garden for theatrical rehearsals and tea
and buns will be on sale.
Paulton's Square SW3 - 10am-5pm
Queens Gate Gardens SW7 - 10am-5pm
Royal Crescent Garden W11 - 10am-5pm
St James's Gardens W11 - 2pm-5pm
Stanhope Gardens SW7 - 2pm-5pm
Stanley Crescent Gardens W11 - 2pm-5pm
Stanley Gardens (North) W11 - 2pm-5pm
Sunningdale Gardens W8 - 10am-6pm
Thurloe Square Gardens SW7 - 10am-5pm
Named after John Thurloe who, it is said, was presented
with the land by Oliver Cromwell for services rendered during the
Commonwealth. Activities include refreshments, cakes, choral concerts,
RSPB exhibition and children's games.
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