Rare Chance To See Some Local Green Spaces

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Seven venues in the borough participating in London Square Open Gardens

Fulham Palace Meadows Allotments SW6. Diana Jarvis

Some local green spaces, often not open to the public, will be accessible on 11-12 June as part of the London Square Open Gardens event.

This year an exclusive range of gardens include the collection of plants and flowers in the restored gardens at Emery Walker's House on Hammersmith Terrace. The house, on the banks of the River Thames, was home to the printer and antiquary who was a friend of textile designer William Morris. The garden of the William Morris Society behind Kelmscott House, where Morris lived in his final years will also be open to the public. The society will be selling packets of seeds that feature in his designs.

The Ravenscourt Park glasshouses

Ravenscourt Park’s green space, with glasshouses, not normally open to the public, is highly recommended and other green spaces open over the weekend include the award winning Phoenix Farm in White City and Fulham Palace Meadow Allotments.

Venue	Open Saturday	Open Sunday
Emery Walker's House W6	-	14:00–17:00
Fulham Palace Meadows Allotments SW6	11:30–15:30	-
John Betts House W12	13:00–17:00	-
Phoenix Farm in White City W12	10:00–16:00	10:00–16:00
Ravenscourt Park Glasshouses W6	10:00–16:00	10:00–16:00
Sycamore House W6	13:00–17:00	-
William Morris Society W6	-	14:00–17:00

Across London there are many traditional squares also welcoming visitors over the course of the weekend including the Regency period designed Edwardes Square, the charming Hereford Square and the award winning Markham Square near Sloane Square.

Phoenix Farm in White City W12. Picture: Katie Shaw

They join a list of historic, traditional, contemporary and experimental gardens from across the capital, taking part. These include formal garden squares and rooftop terraces with commanding views of the city skyline, as well as community allotments and wildlife havens.

There are free, self-guided, walk routes compiled by the trust’s garden co-ordinators. And over the weekend, over 30 guided walks and cycle rides are on offer. Bike tours, for the over 11’s, led by the trust’s resident expert, will offer both exercise and insight into some of the city’s hidden secrets.

Nathan Oley, Chair, London Square Open Gardens, said: “We are thrilled to be back, working with over 100 green spaces and volunteers to open usually closed gardens across Hammersmith and Fulham and the rest of the capital for one weekend only. The pandemic reminded us how precious our city greenspaces are, and this weekend both celebrates and helps to protect these treasures for everyone’s enjoyment.”

Weekend tickets give exclusive access to all those taking part whilst historic-themed guided tours and suggested walking routes and ever-popular cycling tours can be booked online for an additional fee.

This event, now in its 21st year, is organised by London Gardens Trust which aims to celebrate and protect the capital’s green spaces. in partnership with leading residential developer, London Square.

Other gardens involved include the stunning Pembridge Square, near Hyde Park, Ladbroke Square, 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 Bloomsbury.

Nomura International Plc’s roof garden offers visitors breath-taking views from the south bank of the River Thames.

Adam Lawrence, chief executive, London Square, said, "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.”

To book tickets click here.

A map of participating gardens can be found here.

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May 30, 2022