Look, I make no secret of the fact that I am a curious (nosey) girl. There are very few activities I enjoy more than having a nosey around places and spaces that are usually off-limits. And so when handed the chance to have a snoop around some of the most exclusive and elusive gardens in London; you best believe that I’ll be grabbing on to it firmly.
The opportunity in question comes in the form of London Open Gardens; an annual two-day event that gives us mere mortals the chance to have a peek behind the curtain hedge of some of the capital’s swankiest green spaces. A weekend dedicated entirely to gawping at gorgeous gardens will be taking place this year on June 6 and 7, and has – as usual – been organised by the green-fingered folk over at London Parks & Gardens.
London Open Gardens 2026
Over 120 gardens are partaking in the event this year, allowing some lucky Londoners (and beyond) to get up close and personal with some of the fanciest foliage in town. From farms and food gardens to allotments and ancient squares; plenty of private gardens will be on display over the weekend. By purchasing a ticket, you’ll be granted access to most of the gardens taking part (some are only available by ballot or require additional booking) for the entire weekend. Under 12s also go free – so you can bring your little nature-lovers along without having to pay an extra penny.
You can peruse the full list of partaking gardens here, but visitors can expect to find firm foliage-filled favourites alongside a whole host of secret spots that are opening their gates to the public for the first time. This year, London Open Gardens has announced the special addition of the ‘Behind The Scenes’ collection. A weekend ticket will also unlock the opportunity to book a carefully-curated programme of small-group garden tours, led by head gardeners and horticultural specialists. These special tours and walks are available to book from April 16 (and spaces are expected to be snapped up pretty quickly).
London Open Gardens continues to shine a spotlight on the challenges that London’s green spaces are facing, including climate change and budget cuts. The events will also highlight the incredibly work being down by the people who manage these magnificent spaces to overcome the horticultural hardships.
Find out more and plan your visit to London Open Gardens 2026 here.