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Earls Court Square

Earls Court Square
(Photo: J W Gillgrass)

The Garden

Earl's Court Square is an award-winning Victorian garden, laid out as part of the Edwardes Estate in the 1870s. Having fallen into disrepair after WW2, a Residents' Association bought the garden under the 1851 Kensington Improvement Act. Landscape gardener and resident Christopher Fair designed today's layout and the garden became a Conservation Area in the 1970s. A children’s play area was added in 1980. Charles Wood Landscape Design has tended the garden since 2012. Famous residents have included Royal Ballet founder Dame Ninette de Valois, choreographer Sir Frederick Ashton, actor Sir John Gielgud, Pink Floyd members, the National Poetry Society, the actor Alex Pravda and several other well known famous faces.

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Visitor Information

Open
Saturday 10:00–17:00
Sunday 10:00–17:00
Activities
A string trio will be playing on Sunday afternoon.
Picnics allowed.
Entrance
On the North Side of the Square, nearest Earl's Court Tube, opposite Queen's Court (number 25-27).
Nearest postcode: SW5 9DG
Buses
Map of nearby bus stops
Station
Earl's Court
Cycle hire station
Bramham Gardens (Map)
Access
Garden presents challenges for visitors with limited mobility.
Fine gravel paths which can be difficult for wheelchairs
Dogs
Only support dogs or working assistance dogs

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