Chester Square, in the heart of Belgravia, was laid out between 1828 and 1840 by the 1st Duke of Westminster, and his surveyor and architect Thomas Cundy II. Cundy also designed St Michael’s Church on the west side, which provides a backdrop to the 1.5-acre garden. The garden is surrounded by herbaceous borders and conceals a tranquil central rose garden. Rope-edged tiles and some original trees have survived.
The garden won a Gold award in the Small Park (up to five acres) category in London in Bloom 2024. Past residents include poet Matthew Arnold (1822-88) at No. 2 and Frankenstein author Mary Shelley (1797-1851) at No. 24.
One of London's premier addresses, with gardens that won a Gold Award in the 2023 London in Bloom competition. Refreshments, music and sculptures by Chelsea award-winning sculptor David Harber.
An addition by Thomas Cundy to the original 1821 Wyatt plan for Belgravia. Planted with a white theme. Modern sculpture mixes with imposing London plane trees.
Built by Sir Christopher Wren 1711, for the first Duke of Marlborough with internal alterations by Sir William Chambers, and further alterations by Sir James Pennethorne. Today the garden is largely maintained in its C18th format.
The Moat Community Garden is part of Grade 2 listed Millbank in SW1, near Tate Britain. Local people have used the remains of the former prison moat to create the garden. Refreshments and other activities available.
