Open:

Sunday 10:00–17:00

Description:

The Lillington Gardens Estate was designed by Darbourne and Darke for the City of Westminster. It is one of the first low-rise, high-density housing estates in London. Construction started in the mid-1960s and continued until Longmoore Gardens was completed in the late 1970s. The estates were designated a conservation area in 1990 and parts are listed Grade II*.

The housing was grouped around grass and trees. The grounds have been developed considerably since 1996, a number of unique gardens being planted with a wide range of shrubs, herbaceous plants and bulbs suited to the dry, urban environment. Bedding and hanging basket plants are raised by the gardeners.

Features include classic mixed borders, Mediterranean areas, an exotic border with yuccas, palms, agaves and cannas, a sensory garden with bubble fountain, pergolas, flowers and vegetables, and a Garden Club area. Perennial meadows and wild life areas have been made to increase biodiversity.

The estate regularly wins the Best Garden for Wildlife section of the Westminster in Bloom competition and has achieved a Green Flag award for excellent management and maintenance for three years running. It was the first in the country to win this award.

There is a newly refurbished and landscaped playground for children under 10 accompanied by an adult. This is adapted for children with disabilities.

Activities:

Map of the gardens available and gardeners will be present. Children’s playground. Plants for sale. Tea and coffee.

Entrance:

3 Charlwood Street
Nearest postcode: SW1V 2LD
Sells tickets.

Buses:

2, 24, 36, 185, 436

Stations:

Pimlico, Victoria

Car Parking:

Please park off the estate in the street.

Access:

Difficult in a few places

Dogs:

Working assistance dogs only

Further information:

• Street Map
• Map of nearby gardens
• Visitors' comments
• Printable version