This garden was developed on part of the former royal garden of St James’s Palace, when Regency architect John Nash built the surrounding Carlton House Terrace. Since 1832 it has been managed by the Crown Estate Paving Commission. The garden underwent restoration in 2008 and its 19th century character has been retained with serpentine paths, trees and shrubs. There are handsome railings and a number of statues, including a memorial to Battle of Britain RAF Commander Sir Keith Park. The original path network has been reinstated and the garden has been replanted to give a woodland feel.
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 18th century format.
Award-winning wildlife and community garden built and planted by the local community in 1983 on the site of a car park. Attractive for people and urban wildlife (including the West End's only frogs).
Built between 1775 and 1786, Bedford Square is the finest and most complete Georgian square in London and set the style for garden squares in the capital through the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
A private 'secret', created in 1899 following the demolition of a mews, with gently swirling gravel paths and formal lawns beneath mature trees. Planting includes evergreen hedging, camellia beds, a pocket meadow and a bee garden.
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.
