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Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
(Photo: Colin Wing)

The Garden

The grounds of the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, created in 1863 and located on a stunning elevated West Hill position in Putney, offer views over north west and south west London. Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown and esteemed landscape gardener Humphry Repton both helped to design the Estate, adding to the garden's historical importance and interest. Brown designed an open landscape of grass and trees, a lake and a home farm, and his designs are still in evidence today. The grounds include an award-winning cloister garden, several specialist patient sensory gardens, and lavender bushes, many planted in memory of loved ones within a special memorial area. 

Visitor Information

Open
Saturday 10:30–16:00
Sunday 10:30–16:00
Activities
This is a rare opportunity to have a tour around the beautiful grounds and see some of the specialist gardens for patients and residents living with life-changing brain injury. There will be tours at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm, each lasting 30 minutes, and starting from the meeting point in the De Lancey Lowe Room. There will also be an archive exhibit as well as tea, coffee and cakes.
Entrance
West Hill
Nearest postcode: SW15 3SW
Buses
Map of nearby bus stops
Stations
East Putney, Putney
Toilets
Disabled toilet on site
Access
Fully accessible
Dogs
Working assistance dogs only

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