This weekend, over 200 green spaces in London, many of which are normally closed for the public, will open their gates for every to enjoy. From community gardens to rooftop allotments, kitchen gardens and even a vicarage; we've put together our pick of East London's secret gardens, which will all be open this weekend for you to enjoy.
Photo Credit: Candy Blackman/London Gardens Trust
Open: Sunday 10:00–17:00
Guided tours; mammoth cut-price plant sale. Refreshments include homemade cakes and food. Music from popular top East London folk group The Mudlarks.
Entrance (Sells Tickets): Deancross St. - just off the Commercial Road.
Nearest postcode: E1 2QR
Photo Credit: Candy Blackman/London Gardens Trust
Open: Sunday 10:30–16:00
Guided garden walks. Light refreshments. Homemade produce. Craft stalls. Children’s activities. Live music.
Entrance (Sells Tickets): Hardinge Street
Nearest postcode: E1 0EL
Photo Credit: Candy Blackman/London Gardens Trust
Open: Sunday 12:00–16:00
Plants for sale. Refreshments.
Entrance (Sells Tickets): Russia Lane
Nearest postcode: E2 9LU
Photo Credit: Diana Jarvis/London Gardens Trust
Open: Sunday 10:00–17:00
Refreshments: Home bakes, hot and cold drinks
Tours will be available from 10am 'til 1pm
Entrance (Sells Tickets): North end of square
Nearest postcode: E8 1DQ
Photo Credit: Candy Blackham/London Gardens Trust
Open: Saturday 10:00–17:00, Sunday 11:30–17:00
Food, refreshments, plant sale and garden-related crafts by artists and designers.
Entrance (Sells Tickets): Cester Street, off Whiston Road
Nearest postcode: E2 8RS
Photo Credit: Open Squares
Photo Credit: St Joseph's Hospice
Open: Saturday 10:00–17:00, Sunday 10:00–17:00
Cream teas. Fundraising stall, entertainments on Saturday afternoon.
Entrance (Sells Tickets): Mare Street, north of Victoria Park Road
Nearest postcode: E8 4SA
Photo Credit: Paul Burnage/London Gardens Trust
Open: Sunday 10:00–16:00
On arrival each group will be greeted by Paul who will give a short introduction to the garden.
Entrance:The River Building, Cousin Lane
Nearest postcode: EC4R 3TE
NB: Access to this garden is via prebooking only with groups of 20 people admitted every 20 minutes starting at 10:00. Last admission at 15:20. The length of your stay in the garden is not restricted.
Photo Credit: Diana Jarvis/London Gardens Trust
Open: Saturday 12:00–16:00
Plants and home-made cakes for sale.
Entrance (Sells Tickets): St James' Passage, off Duke's Place
Nearest postcode: EC3A 5DE
Photo Credit: Diana Jarvis/London Gardens Trust
Open:Saturday 10:00–17:00, Sunday 10:00–17:00
Poet in residence: Elaine Baker Saturday & Sunday 10:00-17:00 (Details)
Entrance (Sells Tickets): 1 Angel Lane
Nearest postcode: EC4R 3AB
For further information on all the gardens across London visit the Open Garden Squares Website
We are now fully open and available for viewings and valuations but strictly adhering to the latest Government guidelines to ensure the continued safety of both the community and our team.
You can familiarise yourself with these guidelines on the Government website here
T: 020 3176 1270
E: contact@easthaus.co.uk
Stay safe,
The EastHaus team