London Open Gardens

View from inside Eccleston Square, a typical communal private garden square of London that has participated in the event

London Open Gardens or London Open Gardens Weekend is an annual event held by the London Parks and Gardens charity which gives members of the public an opportunity to visit usually closed private gardens via ticketed access. ^[1]

Gardens that participate in the event include many garden squares which are characteristic of London's urban environment and inspired the original creation of the initiative. ^{[2] [3]} The event also includes residential rooftop gardens and mansion gardens, ^[4] with a total of more than 100 gardens participating. ^[5]

The event aims to build a greater appreciation for gardens, green spaces and horticulture among the public. It has been running since 1999 and takes place every June. ^{[6] [7]}

References

1. "Over 100 Private London Gardens Are Opening To The Public". Londonist. 2025-05-07. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
2. "London Open Gardens | Various London locations | Things to do in London". Time Out London. Archived from the original on 2025-06-06. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
3. "London Open Gardens: More than 100 green spaces open for weekend". www.bbc.com. 2024-06-08. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
4. Hudson, George (2023-06-06). "Five secret gardens and London rooftops open for one weekend only". The Standard. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
5. Rogers, Richard (2005-05-02), "London's Urban Renaissance", London's Environment, PUBLISHED BY IMPERIAL COLLEGE PRESS AND DISTRIBUTED BY WORLD SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING CO., pp. 23–26, ISBN   978-1-86094-486-4 , retrieved 2025-12-20
6. "Weekend to showcase London's galleries and gardens". www.bbc.com. 2025-06-06. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
7. "London Open Gardens' Mission". London Parks & Gardens. Retrieved 2025-12-20.