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Cleveland Square

Cleveland Square
(Photo: J W Gillgrass)

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
Saturday 10:00–17:30
Activities
Playground for children - no footballs allowed.
Food and drinks available to purchase.
Picnics allowed.
Entrance
West gate, next to 22 Cleveland Square
Nearest postcode: W2 6DG
Buses
Map of nearby bus stops
Stations
Bayswater, Paddington, Lancaster Gate
Cycle hire station
Cleveland Gardens (Map)
Access
Garden presents challenges for visitors with limited mobility.
Pebbles on pathways
Dogs
Only working assistance dogs

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