In the late 1840s, speculative developer Charles Richardson built the houses around what was then called St James's Square, and established the gardens for the residents. He donated the site for St James's Church to the Church Commissioners, to make the houses more saleable with access to their own church. The church was designed by architect Lewis Vulliamy and built between 1844 and 1855. The gardens are laid out in an informal woodland style and many different species of trees and shrubs have been added to the original 19th Century chestnut and lime trees, greatly enhancing the design and beauty.
Part of the Norland Estate, laid out by Robert Cantwell in 1846. Award-winning garden restoration and design with enhanced planting. Roses, central herbaceous borders and an interesting variety of trees and shrubs.
A peaceful woodland garden in the heart of the historic Ladbroke Estate, the quiet disturbed only by birdsong and the bells of St John's, Notting Hill.
This garden is part of the Ladbroke Estate and featured in the film 'Notting Hill'. Thomas Allason's plan of 1823 allowed for generous communal gardens, organised in a concentric layout of crescents.
