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Inventory Site Record

Westbourne Gardens (Westminster)

Brief Description

Westbourne Gardens, roughly triangular in plan, have a dominant terrace at the western base. Originally a private garden, it was acquired by WCC and opened to the public in the C20th. The asphalt paths are a simplified version of the pattern surveyed in 1862, and are possibly original. The garden boundary has recent railings and is planted with lime trees; within the garden there are several notable London plane trees, with shrubs and bedding displays.

Practical Information
Site location:
Westbourne Gardens
Postcode:
W2
What 3 Words:
late.cope.rubble
Type of site:
Garden Square, Public Gardens
Borough:
Westminster
Open to public?
Yes
Opening times:
8am - dusk
Special conditions:
Facilities:
Events:
Public transport:
Tube: Royal Oak (Hammersmith & City)
Research updated:
01/11/2007
Last minor changes:
19/07/2023

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Full Site Description

In the C20th the garden enclosure was owned under a life tenancy by a Captain A Hall-Hall and leaseholders of houses were bound to contribute to its upkeep although they had no rights in respect of the garden. In 1928 it was described only as 'shrubbery'. Now owned by Westminster City Council and publicly accessible, the garden has asphalt paths that are a simplified version of the pattern surveyed in 1862 and shown on the 1882 OS map, and thus are possibly original. The garden boundary has recent railings and is planted with lime trees and within the garden there are several notable London plane trees, with shrubs and bedding displays.

Sources consulted:

Report of the Royal Commission on London Squares, 1928

Further Information (Planning and Conservation)
Grid ref:
TQ256813 (525650,181350)
Size in hectares:
0.113
Site ownership:
WCC
Site management:
Parks Service (Contractors: Continental Landscapes Ltd)
Date(s):
Mid C19th
Designer(s):
Listed structures:
None
On National Heritage List for England (NHLE), Parks & Gardens:

No
Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965:

No
Protected under London Squares Preservation Act 1931:

Yes

Local Authority Data

The information below is taken from the relevant Local Authority's planning legislation, which was correct at the time of research but may have been amended in the interim. Please check with the Local Authority for latest planning information.

On Local List:
No
In Conservation Area:
Yes
Conservation Area name:
Westbourne
Tree Preservation Order:
No
Nature Conservation Area:
No
Green Belt:
No
Metropolitan Open Land:
No
Special Policy Area:
No
Other LA designation:
London Square
Photos

Westbourne Gardens

Westbourne Gardens - Photo: Colin Wing
Date taken: 04/08/21 14:29

Internal view from the West - Photo: Pamela Paterson (1995)
1995
South West Corner - Photo: Pamela Paterson (1995)
1995
Internal view from the East - Photo: Pamela Paterson (1995)
1995

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