Garden Details
Cleveland Square
The Garden
Cleveland Square dates from around 1855. This is a beautiful, tranquil 1.5-acre garden square with lawns, gravel paths and mature trees, surrounded by Grade II listed white stucco-fronted houses.Since replanting with a strong horticultural focus, the space resembles a private garden rather than a park. The garden features a wide range of herbaceous perennials: clouds of Hesperis intermingle with dark purple/black poppies, and early-to-late peonies mix with alliums, lupins and iris. A fragrant Styrax japonica edges woodland planting, with foxgloves, Lunaria rediviva, Epimedium and Smyrnium perfoliatum providing contrast to Rodgersias and ferns. Three lovely silver birches were planted last autumn. The team is very proud of the woodland area and secret Japanese garden.
The garden caters to the enjoyment of residents of all ages, as well as visitors. There are quiet corners to sit and read such as under a screened pergola, as well as a very lively playground for young residents. Private events are run throughout the year, and this year a small vegetable patch is to be built, allowing children and parents to enjoy growing and caring for plants together.
Garden Manager: Annemarie Borg Landau
Further information on London Parks & Gardens Inventory
Visitor Information
- Open
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Saturday 10:00–17:30
- Activities
- Playground for young children. Gardeners and garden manager as well as a team of volunteer hosts will be present to talk to visitors. Older children may also act as volunteer guides to show visitors what they enjoy about the square. Cakes, sandwiches and drink on offer.
- Entrance
- West gate, opposite no. 25 Cleveland Square (NB not Cleveland Gardens)
Nearest postcode: W2 6DG - Buses
- Map of nearby bus stops
- Stations
- Bayswater, Paddington, Lancaster Gate
- Cycle hire station
- Cleveland Gardens (Map)
- Access
- Level access; some uneven surfaces
- Dogs
- Working assistance dogs only
