Garden Details
Gloucester Square NEW
Returning for the first time since 2006
The Garden
At 1.6 acres, Gloucester Square is the second largest garden in the Hyde Park Estate. The surrounding environs offer an eclectic mix of original Italianate white stucco townhouses, and more recent developments by 20th century modernist architects.Built between 1838 and 1843, Gloucester Square was the first garden square in London where some of the houses (16 of 48) were built to face a central garden to which they had direct access (Toplis, 1974). Original residents included the pre-eminent engineer, Robert Stephenson, who lived and passed away at no.34.
A detailed history of the square, and interactive historical map, can be found at GloucesterSquare.org/History.
Contract Gardener: Gravitas Gardens
Further information on London Parks & Gardens Inventory
Visitor Information
- Open
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Saturday 10:00–16:00
- Activities
- The garden will be offering a relaxed open day to visitors, who are welcome to make use of the expansive lawn, benches, and four table-seating locations. We kindly ask that visitors dispose of any food waste in the bins provided.
A new playground celebrating former resident Robert Stephenson is due to be installed in early 2024 and will be available during the open day. Further details on the play area can be found at GloucesterSquare.org/New-Playground/
Within 100 metres of the garden's south gate, visitors will find the famed Victoria pub and other restaurants, including Maximini, owned by Jimmy Choo. - Picnics allowed.
- Entrance
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North gate
Nearest postcode: W2 2TB - Buses
- Map of nearby bus stops
- Station
- Paddington
- Cycle hire station
- Southwick Street (Map)
- Public toilets
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Kensington Gardens - Marlborough Gate (Map)
Open Saturday 09:00-20:00
Open Sunday 09:00-20:00 - Access
- Access via the garden's north gate, which consists of a sloped ramp down to a compacted-gravel path. Two tables are directly accessible from the path with spaces for wheelchairs.
- Dogs
- Working assistance dogs only
