Unlocking The Secret World Of London Gardens

The event, organised by the London Gardens Trust and sponsored by London Square, will showcase an exclusive range of historic, traditional, contemporary and experimental, with gardens from across the capital, are taking part in the event. These include formal garden squares and rooftop terraces with commanding views of the city skyline, as well as community allotments and wildlife havens. 

Adam Lawrence, chief executive, London Square, which builds new homes in neighbourhoods with trees, lawns and landscaped gardens at their heart throughout Greater London, says: “The ethos of London Square is all about creating open spaces and placemaking where we build our homes, carrying on the tradition of the great squares across the capital. Emerging from the pandemic, London’s green areas are more important than ever and we are delighted to be sponsoring this event to encourage as many people as possible to enjoy them.”  

These include the stunning Pembridge Square and Ladbroke Square in Notting Hill, the historic Lincoln’s Inn, Holborn, celebrating its 600th anniversary in 2022 and Montague Street Gardens allowing visitors access to a historic secret garden at the heart of elegant Bloomsbury.  

Contemporary space The Ismaili Centre Roof Garden, is a hidden and serene gem in South Kensington whilst Nomura International Plc’s roof garden offers visitors breathtaking views from the south bank of the River Thames. Coutts Skyline Garden gives visitors a unique perspective high above the Strand rooftops overlooking Trafalgar Square.   

The Alara Permaculture Garden is an oasis of calm near the busy King’s Cross and The Growing Kitchen in Hoxton, is an award-winning community garden project and a perfect place for budding gardeners to get a few tips. Ravenscourt Park’s flagship green space, in Hammersmith, is a must for people of all ages, with glasshouses not normally open to the public.  

The event is taking place on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 June 2022. Weekend tickets give exclusive access to all those taking part whilst historic-themed guided tours and suggested walking routes and ever-popular cycling tours taking in a selection of the gardens will also be on offer. Discounted ‘Early Bird’ tickets, are now on general sale. There is a balloted entry system in place for tickets to a limited number of the most popular gardens. 

London Square currently has several impressive developments available for sale across the capital, including London Square Bermondsey. London Square Bermondsey is just four-minutes walk from Bermondsey Street, and 12 minutes from London Bridge. London Square Bermondsey scooped a prestigious Silver Award in the Best Apartment Scheme category at 2021 WhatHouse? Awards. The judges' comments highlighted the pivotal role the development is playing in the wider regeneration of the SE1 area. A collection of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, this new community of homes will feature new garden squares and walkways, plus a 24 hour concierge and on-site gym.

Located just a four-minute walk from Greenwich Park, London Square Greenwich is a bespoke collection of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Prices at the development start from £510,000, and residents will be able to enjoy living in one of the most beautiful areas of London, with Greenwich offering a range of boutiques, bars, cafes and restaurants. 

London Square Walton-on-Thames is an impressive development set in a magnificent tree-lined setting, relax into this elegant development of one- and two-bedroom apartments and three-, four- and five-bedroom houses, located in the sought-after Ashley Park neighbourhood in Walton-on-Thames. Prices at the development start from £345,000.

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