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London Open Gardens 8-9 June 2025

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Kensington Gardens Square - Small Garden

Kensington Gardens Square - Small Garden
(Photo: Sigrid Thumfart)

The Garden

This 'pocket' square garden used to be a bare area with three large plane trees, filled by post-war rubble and surrounded by an ugly chain fence that had replaced the original Victorian railing. 

Over 30 years, residents have planted this area with shade-loving smaller trees and shrubs, and perennial and annual flowers, following similarly environmental practices to the large square garden. It is now a green ornamental respite for residents and passer-by alike and an example how a community effort can transform and improve urban, built-in areas, and help to address the flooding risks, pollution and noise pressures.

Gardener: Martin Ashton

Further information on London Parks & Gardens Inventory

Visitor Information

Open
Sunday 13:00–17:00
Activities
Refreshments will be offered and there are chairs to rest.
Picnics allowed.
Entrance
Opposite 65-66 Kensington Gardens Square
Nearest postcode: W2 4BA
Buses
Map of nearby bus stops
Stations
Bayswater, Queensway, Royal Oak, Paddington
Cycle hire station
Westbourne Grove (Map)
Access
One small elevation at the garden front
Dogs
Working assistance dogs only

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