London Parks & Gardens


Garden Details

London Open Gardens

Home » What’s On » London Open Gardens » Garden Details

Chester Square Garden

Chester Square Garden
(Photo: Diana Jarvis)

The Garden

Chester Square, in the heart of Belgravia, was laid out between 1828 and 1840 by the 1st Duke of Westminster and his surveyor and architect, Thomas Cundy II. Cundy also designed St Michael’s Church on the west side, which provides a backdrop to the 1.5-acre garden. The garden is surrounded by herbaceous borders and conceals a tranquil central rose garden. Rope-edged tiles and some original trees have survived. The garden won a Silver Gilt award in the Small Park of the Year (up to 5 acres) category in London in Bloom 2018. Past residents include poet Matthew Arnold (1822-88) at No 2 and Frankenstein author Mary Shelley (1797-1851) at No 24.

Senior Gardener: Dean Evans

Further information on London Parks & Gardens Inventory

Visitor Information

Open
Saturday 10:00–16:30
Activities
Garden information guide.
Picnics allowed.
Entrance
Opposite 20 Chester Square
Nearest postcode: SW1W 9HS
Buses
Map of nearby bus stops
Stations
Victoria, Sloane Square
Cycle hire station
Eaton Square (Map)
Public toilets
Victoria Coach Station (Map)
Open Saturday Open Sunday
Access
Level access; some uneven surfaces
Dogs
Working assistance dogs only

Getting here

Street Map Google map Citymapper Journey Planner

More links

London Parks & Gardens Inventory WWW

Where next?

Nearest gardens with similar opening times

Eaton Square GardenSW1W 9BD

Distance (in straight line)
0.1 km / 0.1 miles
Open
Saturday 10:00–17:00

One of London's premier addresses, with gardens that won a Gold Award in the 2021 London in Bloom competition. Refreshments, music, sculpture and Punch & Judy shows.

How to get there from Chester Square Garden

Belgrave Square GardenSW1X 8QB

Distance (in straight line)
0.5 km / 0.3 miles
Open
Saturday 10:00–17:00

A 4.5-acre private Victorian garden designed by George Basevi in 1826, and now restored to its 1867 layout with modern statues.

How to get there from Chester Square Garden

Cadogan Place South GardenSW1X 9RX

Distance (in straight line)
0.6 km / 0.3 miles
Open
Saturday 10:00–16:00
Sunday 10:00–16:00

Originally known as the London Botanic Garden, featuring mulberry trees up to 300 years old, a variety of ornamental trees, a wooded walk with spring interest, lawns and well stocked borders.

How to get there from Chester Square Garden

The PassageSW1P 1NL

Distance (in straight line)
0.6 km / 0.4 miles
Open
Saturday 10:00–16:00
Sunday 10:00–16:00

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.

How to get there from Chester Square Garden

Cadogan Place North GardenSW1X 9SR

Distance (in straight line)
0.7 km / 0.4 miles
Open
Saturday 10:00–16:00
Sunday 10:00–16:00

Laid out by Humphry Repton in 1806, a military site in WW2, and now effectively a roof garden following the construction of an underground car park. Some unusual trees and lots of lavender give a somewhat modern Mediterranean feel.

How to get there from Chester Square Garden