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London Open Gardens 8-9 June 2024

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Eaton Square Garden

Eaton Square Garden
(Photo: Eaton Square Garden)

The Garden

Eaton Square is named after the Duke of Westminster's principal home, Eaton Hall in Cheshire. The Grosvenor Estate’s master builder, Thomas Cubitt, started laying out the six gardens that form the square in 1826. Today, the garden, which won Gold in London in Bloom 2023, is a peaceful retreat of formal lawns and shady pathways. Mixed borders around two formal lawns are divided by a shady enclave, and formal raised beds provide seasonal colour. There are also sundials and water features by sculptor David Harber. Famous residents continue to reside at this prestigious address, with former inhabitants including Neville Chamberlain and Vivien Leigh.

Lead Gardener: Hubert Kozlowski

Further information on London Parks & Gardens Inventory

Visitor Information

Open
Saturday 10:00–17:00
Activities
Local businesses will sell tea, coffee, cakes and snacks. Music. David Harber sculptures on display. Garden guide available. 
Picnics allowed.
Entrance
Opposite No. 42 (South Side)
Nearest postcode: SW1W 9BD
Buses
Map of nearby bus stops
Stations
Sloane Square, Victoria
Cycle hire station
Eaton Square (South) (Map)
Toilets
Toilet on site
Access
Level access
Dogs
Working assistance dogs only

Getting here

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