This year marks 25 years of London Open Gardens Weekend. Enter a world of secret gardens and hidden spaces, as normally restricted and private gardens open to the public for just two days.
New spaces join old favourites for London Open Gardens this year, with over 100 participating gardens across various boroughs in support of the work of London Parks and Gardens (LPG). Open spaces include not only formal gardens but also rooftop terraces, wild patches and community allotments.
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What’s on for 2024
There are nine newcomers for 2024, such as the Charterhouse Courtyard Gardens, the Highbury Quadrant Estate Nature Gardens, the Cloth Fair Hidden Garden and the Spurgeon Estate Secret Garden. Perennial highlights include the historic Lincoln’s Inn Gardens, Montague Street Gardens, Ladbroke Square and Oasis Farm in Waterloo.
Many gardens will be hosting events — everything from live music and botanical drawing workshops to tours, talks, refreshments, children’s activities and plants for purchase. Events and accessibility info for each garden are catalogued on the London Gardens Trust’s list of participating venues, which can be sorted by borough or area and then filtered by garden type. It will also give you opening times for each garden; not all venues are open for the full weekend, so remember to check when you plan your visit.
London Open Gardens are also celebrating their silver jubilee with a very special set of 25 guided walks and cycle tours, available to ticketholders as an ‘added extra’ for a small fee (although you’ll need to get in quick!). Tours will be at a gentle pace suitable for all ages and will uncover secrets ranging from the oldest city gardens, ‘Saints and Sinners in Smithfield’; ‘Pleasure, Paradise and Pocket Parks’ and the quirks of Bloomsbury. Expert guides will take small groups through illuminating journeys of discovery along ancient streets, Thames side paths and through ruins, with some trails provided especially for families.
Tour tickets must be booked in advance; full details are here.
Cheapo Top Tip: If you like the idea of exploring London’s hidden spaces, we’ve got a whole guide covering secret spots and local favourites, including several gardens. Also worth a look is our article on London’s fabulous city farms.
Organisers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.-
Adults:
Advance sales: £22.00
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Students:
Advance sales: £11.00
