Open:

Sunday 10:00–17:00

Description:

Eaton Square is one of London's premier addresses. Together with Belgrave Square, layout was started in 1826 by Thomas Cubitt (1788–1855) for the Grosvenor Estate. The gardens were named after Eaton Hall in Cheshire, home of the landowners the Dukes of Westminster.

It is actually a rectangle divided into six gardens. The central garden on the south side is open for Open Garden Squares Weekend. In 2009 the perfectly manicured gardens were highly commended in the London Garden Society's competition for large private squares.

Famous past residents include Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain (at No. 37) and actress Vivien Leigh (at No. 54).

Charge gardener:

Chris Anderson

Activities:

Tree guide. Live music. Food and refreshments
Punch & Judy at 11.45am, 1.15pm and 2.45pm.

Entrance:

Opposite No. 42 (South Side)
Nearest postcode: SW1W 9BD
Sells tickets.

Buses:

C1, 2, 38, 73

Stations:

Victoria , Sloane Square

Dogs:

Working assistance dogs only

Further information:

• Street Map
• Garden's web site
• Printable version