Open:

Sunday 14:00–17:00

Description:

The gardens of Gray's Inn are known as the Walks. It was Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626) who laid them out in 1606 when he was Treasurer at Gray's Inn.

The main feature of the garden is a broad, gravelled path between an avenue of young red oak trees and mature London planes.

The Indian bean trees (Catalpa bignonioides), at the end of the Walks, now bowed with age and supported by crutches, grew from slips brought back from Virginia in America by Sir Walter Raleigh and planted by Bacon.

The Walks have always been a popular promenade and were fashionable throughout the 17th century.

Head Gardener:

Mr. Jason Reid

Entrance:

High Holborn, next to the Citie of York pub.
Nearest postcode: WC1R 5ET

Buses:

8, 242, 25, 521

Station:

Chancery Lane tube station (exit 1)

Dogs:

Working assistance dogs only

Further information:

• Street Map
• Map of nearby gardens
• Garden's web site
• Printable version