The first rule of having a private garden in London is not to talk about let anyone into your private garden in London. But on June 7-8, that rule goes out of the window – because the annual London Open Gardens is taking place, offering us mere mortals a peek behind the curtain fence of some of London’s fanciest gardens.
That’s right, folks. At the beginning of June, over 100 gardens that are usually shut off to the vast majority of residents in the city will open their doors for people to have a nosy around. For every other day in the year, you’ll have to make do with the frankly absurd amount of green public space on offer to the city – but for those two days in June, you can potter around the secret gardens that are normally kept off-limits.
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Open Gardens London
London Parks & Gardens puts this event on every year, beckoning you into the green grass and summer flowers of those who own the hallowed private London garden. Purchasing a ticket gives you access to every garden on display across the whole weekend, and you can even bring along your little ones. Kids under 11 are allowed in for free! You can view an entire list of all participating gardens here, but some of the highlights include roof gardens, city farms, allotments, spaces steeped in history, and so much more.
Alongside a whole host of gorgeous green spaces, opening their gates for the very first time – there are over 100 returning gardens. Firm foliage-filled favourites include the Charterhouse and 25 Cannon Street. But whichever garden you opt for, you’ll be sure to have a luscious time.
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Open Gardens London takes place on June 7-8, with over 100 private gardens taking part. Find out more and book your tickets here.