Open:

Sunday 10:00–17:00

Description:

The tranquil and secluded garden of Lloyd Square has a traditional layout, with trees around the perimeter and a central flowerbed surrounded by smaller beds, planted with shrub roses and perennials. A gravelled path leads to a pergola. The lawned children’s play area was originally a tennis court.

The distinctive pedimented façades of the surrounding houses were designed by the father-and-son team of John and William Booth between 1820 and 1830 for the Lloyd Baker family, who owned the whole estate until the mid-20th century.

A Garden Committee run by residents has managed the garden since 1917. In the last few years, renewal work has repaired and renovated the railings, reinstated paths and extended planting across the garden. The arbour was refurbished last year.

Leaving the square at the south-west end, a walkway leads through St Helena's Garden, recently re-planted by the local community group with shade-loving plants.

Activities:

Display boards give the history of the square and the story of Bethany House, built in ‘Queen Anne’ style for the Society of the Sisters of Bethany in 1881.

Entrance:

South side of the square
Nearest postcode: WC1X 9BA
Sells tickets.

Buses:

63, + 19, 38, 341, + 30, 73, 205, 214, 394, 476

Stations:

Angel, King's Cross

Access:

Chippings on paths may cause difficulties for push-chairs and wheelchairs.

Dogs:

Working assistance dogs only

Further information:

• Street Map
• Map of nearby gardens
• Printable version