George Basevi designed and Thomas Cubitt planted this 4.5 acre Belgravia centrepiece in 1826, to act as a landscape for the square’s grand new houses. Influenced by a Loudon design, the square’s layout remains faithful to its original network of paths and retains some of the original planting in the form of mature planes. A central path curves through pergolas overhung with wisteria and roses. Four summerhouses ('the temples') have been added around the inner path. Other additions include the tennis court, children’s playground, outdoor gym and most recently an urban forest school. The garden’s statuary, a collection of modern figurative work, reflects the square’s international nature.
An addition by Thomas Cundy to the original 1821 Wyatt plan for Belgravia. Planted with a white theme. Modern sculpture mixes with imposing London plane trees.
One of London's premier addresses, with gardens that won a Gold Award in the 2021 London in Bloom competition. Refreshments, music, sculpture, Punch & Judy.
Prize-winning early Victorian garden restored in 1997 to the 1867 layout. Rope-edged tiles and some original trees survive. Former residents include the poet Matthew Arnold and author Mary Shelley.
Substantial roof garden naturalised by plants well suited to a relatively exposed and sunny environment – roses, apple trees, herbs, wild flowers and grasses; commanding views.
