Garden Details
Kensington Square
The Garden
Kensington Square is a tranquil, leafy, green haven on the doorstep of Kensington High Street. Originally called King's Square, it is one of London's earliest squares and dates from the 17th Century when it was constructed as part of the Thomas Young Estate. The first buildings around the square date from 1682 and the west side was completed in the 1730s. Open fields surrounded the square until 1840.
Famous former residents include artist Sir Edward Burne-Jones (1833-98) who lived at No. 41, philosopher John Stuart Mill (1806-73) at No. 18, musician Sir Charles Hubert Parry (1848-1918) at No. 17 and public health pioneer Sir John Simon (1816-1904) at No. 40.
Famous former residents include artist Sir Edward Burne-Jones (1833-98) who lived at No. 41, philosopher John Stuart Mill (1806-73) at No. 18, musician Sir Charles Hubert Parry (1848-1918) at No. 17 and public health pioneer Sir John Simon (1816-1904) at No. 40.
Gardener: Garden Associates
Further information on London Parks & Gardens Inventory
Visitor Information
- Open
- Sunday 10:00–17:00
- Activities
- Picnics allowed.
- Entrance
- South gate, in front of Number 13 Kensington Square
Nearest postcode: W8 5HD - Buses
- Map of nearby bus stops
- Station
- High Street Kensington
- Cycle hire station
- Derry Street (Map)
- Access
- Garden fully accessible
- Dogs
- Only working assistance dogs
