London Open Gardens

London Open Gardens
The private gardens of Eccleston Square are opened for the event
StatusActive
LocationLondon
CountryEngland
Inaugurated1998; 28 years ago (1998)
Most recent
2026
Next event
June 2027
Organised byLondon Parks and Gardens

London Open Gardens or London Open Gardens Weekend is an annual event held over a weekend in June each year by the London Parks and Gardens charity.

History

The event was originally an open day for squares in London first run in 1998. By 2004 it had become a weekend event known as Open Garden Squares Weekend. It has occurred every year since and taking place in June. The event aims to build a greater appreciation for gardens, green spaces and horticulture among the public. It gives members of the public an opportunity to visit usually closed private gardens via ticketed access.

Participants

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. The event also includes residential rooftop gardens and mansion gardens, with a total of more than 100 gardens participating.

References

  1. ↑ "Squares 1950 to 2000". londongardenstrust.org. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  2. ↑ "About The London Gardener". The London Gardener. Retrieved 12 October 2026.
  3. ↑ "Weekend to showcase London's galleries and gardens". BBC News. 6 June 2025. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  4. ↑ "London Open Gardens' Mission". London Parks and Gardens. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  5. ↑ "Over 100 Private London Gardens Are Opening To The Public". Londonist. 7 May 2025. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  6. ↑ "London Open Gardens | Various London locations | Things to do in London". Time Out London. Archived from the original on 6 June 2025. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  7. ↑ "London Open Gardens: More than 100 green spaces open for weekend". www.bbc.com. 8 June 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  8. ↑ Hudson, George (6 June 2023). "Five secret gardens and London rooftops open for one weekend only". The Standard. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  9. ↑ Rogers, Richard (2 May 2005), "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 20 December 2025