Built between 1775 and 1786, Bedford Square is London's finest and most complete Georgian square, setting the style for garden squares in London through the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Many of the elegant surrounding buildings, with their distinctive Coade-stone entrances, were once fashionable townhouses, and are now home to offices. Pre-war iron railings enclose the large oval garden at the centre while shrubberies and mature London plane trees provide screening and shade. The garden comprises a large central lawn surrounded by herbaceous perennials and shrub borders. A restored summerhouse provides shelter.
Award-winning wildlife and community garden built and planted by the local community in 1983 on the site of a car park. Attractive for people and urban wildlife (including the West End's only frogs).
A hidden central London gem on the site of Charles Dickens' house, designed by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens for the British Medical Association, with a ceremonial opening in 1925. Cafe open.
Leafy rooftop garden with sweeping views, bees, ancient olive trees, espalier apple and pear trees, seasonal flowers, and salad, herb and vegetable beds.
Two acre garden laid out in 1810-12, remaining close to its original design. Sections devoted to plants from New Zealand, medicinal herbs, and ferns. Vegetable garden, children's play area; tennis court.
