Wesley Square is one of west London’s best-kept secrets. 50 dwellings face an expansive lawn with large mature trees and abundant borders, making the garden the central focus of this small community. Designed by Sir Terry Farrell, the square was completed in 1979. The garden was named joint Best Garden Square (North) in 2019 as part of the Brighter Kensington & Chelsea scheme.
Gardener: Ray Powell
Visitor Information
Activities
Home-made savouries, cakes, tea, coffee, light drinks and wines with guided tours by residents.
Entrance
Off Lancaster Road west of St Mark's Road junction Nearest postcode: W11 1TP
Award-winning south-facing courtyard, enclosed by walls on three sides. Planting includes herbaceous perennials, climbers and tender sub-tropical plants which flourish in a microclimate.
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.
Award-winning community kitchen garden transformed from a disused tennis court in 2009. Around 100 people use the 48 plots. The community garden celebrated its 15-year anniversary in 2024.
