Open:

Sunday 13:00–17:00

Description:

One of the earliest garden squares in London, dating from the 17th century, and built as part of the Thomas Young Estate. Today the square provides a quiet leafy haven, only yards from Kensington High Street. Originally called King’s Square, it was surrounded by fields until 1840.

The first buildings date from 1682 and the west side was completed in the 1730s. Artist Sir Edward Burne-Jones (1833–98) lived at No. 41, philosopher John Stuart Mill (1806–73) at No. 18, musician Sir Charles Hubert Parry (1848–1918) at No. 17, and pioneer of public health Sir John Simon (1816–1904) at No. 40.

Gardener:

Stephen Airey

Activities:

The Treblemakers, an ‘a cappella’ singing group, will be performing 2.15–3pm.

Entrance:

South side
Nearest postcode: W8 5HD
Sells tickets.

Buses:

9, 10, 28, 49, 52, 328, 452

Station:

High Street Kensington

Dogs:

Working assistance dogs only

Further information:

• Street Map
• Map of nearby gardens
• London Gardens Online
• Printable version