Open:

Sunday 14:00–18:00

Description:

The garden was originally the site of a racecourse, the Hippodrome, built by John Whyte in 1837. The venture foundered as the course was too heavy-going. A plan of 1849 signed by the architect/surveyor Thomas Allason shows the garden laid out as it is today, the largest of the 16 communal gardens of the Ladbroke Estate. It is also one of the largest private garden squares in London, listed by English Heritage as Grade II. Within the railings, shrubbery and mature trees enclose a long east–west walk along the north side, with winding paths around three spacious lawns.

Head gardener:

Colin Derome

Activities:

The Royal National Lifeboats Institution will provide teas.

Entrance:

Gate opposite No.60 Kensington Park Road only.
Nearest postcode: W11 3BJ
Sells tickets.

Buses:

12, 27, 28, 52, 94, 328, 452

Station:

Notting Hill Gate

Access:

Level access but gravel paths / uneven surfaces.

Dogs:

Dogs on leads

Further information:

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