Open Garden Weekend
When
Saturday 9th June - Sunday 10th June 2012
Where
Locations across London
Whats On
The Open Garden Weekend gives Londoners the chance to enjoy private gardens in the summer whilst enjoying the fine weather.
Explore exclusive gardens
The Open Garden Weekend is an annual event where private gardens, squares and parks are made accessible to the general public. Garden enthusiasts have an opportunity to enjoy a selection of exclusive open spaces, including residential gardens, religious gardens, institution gardens and green spaces at museums and historic buildings.
New for 2012
Now in its 16th year, the Open Garden Weekend includes over 200 private squares, gardens and green spaces, a number of which are participating in the event for the first ever time. A wide range of plant life and flowers will be on display, open for viewing to horticultural enthusiasts in London. Visitors can expect to find hidden treasures in the heart of London in one of the biggest events of its kind.
For a full list of participating gardens and opening times, click on the link below.
Open Garden Squares Weekend Official Site
Tickets, allowing entry to all participating gardens, cost £9.00 in advance or £12.00 during the weekend. Children under 12 go free.Open Garden Weekend
Open Garden at Natural History Museum
09 Jun 2012 - 10 Jun 2012
Visit the open garden at Natural History Museum and learn more about the insects living in the wildlife haven from the museum's resident scientists.
Wildlife garden
A haven for over two thousand British plant and animal species, the wildlife garden at Natural History Museum contains a number of habitats, including woodland, chalk meadow, heathland and ponds. During the Open Garden Squares Week...
Open Garden Squares Weekend at V&A
09 Jun 2012 - 10 Jun 2012
Explore the John Madejski Garden during Open Garden Squares Weekend at V&A when the Italianate courtyard opens its gates to all ages. Located at the centre of the Victoria and Albert Museum, the gardens feature a stylish, oval shaped pool with water jets, as well as seasonal flowers such as blue hydrangea, foxtail lillies and irises.
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Open Garden Weekend at Geffrye Museum
09 Jun 2012 - 10 Jun 2012
Head to the open garden weekend at Geffrye Museum and browse the 18th century inspired gardens by the former almshouses. Part of the Open Garden Squares Weekend taking place across London, the special events at the Geffrye Museum include a sale of unusual herbs on Sunday, as well as garden games and children's craft activities.
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Open Gardens at Ham House
09 Jun 2012
Visit the open gardens at Ham House in Richmond during Open Garden Squares Weekend and take a tour of the formal gardens that are gradually being rehabilitated to their 17th century splendour.
Ornate grounds
The beautiful grounds include geometric lavender beds in the Cherry Garden as well as rows of yew, hibiscus and pomegranate along the South Terrace. Activities during the open gardens at H...
Regents Park Allotment Garden Open Day
09 Jun 2012
Take a walk around the growing fruit and veg during the Regents Park Allotment Garden open day, which takes place over the Open Garden Squares Weekend. The allotments were established as part of an urban food growing project in the heart of the city, and are opening their gates to the general public for one day only. This year's open day features seed swaps, a plant sale, competitions and children...