Although designed by Humphry Repton in 1806, nothing now remains of his layout. During the WW2 effort, part of the garden was requisitioned for a barrage balloon and railings were removed; the War Office took it over in 1942 to station tanks, anti-aircraft guns and troops. In the 1970s it was re-landscaped when an underground car park was built underneath; the shallow soil creates an interesting microclimate that is a bellwether for climate change elsewhere on the estate. Perimeter paths are screened from the road by shrubberies, a winding path breaks the formality and the lawn has central rose beds and a pergola with seating. A grove of Acacia dealbata, Quercus robur 'Fastigiata Koster', Celtis australis and Melia azedarach trees are of interest, as well as a mature Vitex agnus-castus and Echium fastuosum shrubs.
Originally known as the London Botanic Garden, featuring mulberry trees up to 300 years old, a variety of ornamental trees, a wooded walk with spring interest, lawns and well stocked borders.
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.
A 4.5-acre oasis of private Victorian garden designed by George Basevi in 1826, and now restored to its 1867 layout with modern statues. Tours, bar, chicken.
Prize-winning early Victorian garden restored in 1997 to its 1867 layout. A small garden with rope-edged tiles and some unique specimens of London plane trees. Former residents include poet Matthew Arnold and author Mary Shelley. Tour.
