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Open Garden Squares Weekend

 
 
ADDRESS
 
TELEPHONE
020 8347 3230 
 
Dates:
9th June 2012 and 10th June 2012
 
OPENING TIMES
Various
 
PRICES
£9 (Adult in advance), £12 (Adult on the day), FREE (Under 12s)
 

Nearby Open Garden Squares Weekend

 
 
Open Garden Squares WeekendFrom the iron-fenced residential parks of west London to the landscaped churchyards of the City, hundreds of garden squares play a vital part in maintaining London's status as one of Europe's greenest cities. The wonderful Open Garden Squares Weekend is the one time of the year when these gardens open their gates to everyone - many of these private spaces are not accessible to the public for the rest of the year. Over 200 gardens took part last year, including the minimalist Zen Garden at The Hempel hotel, Little Abbey near Westminster Abbey, and Sir John Cass's Foundation Primary School near Whitechapel who inspired visitors to 'grow your own' with their roof garden. Royal College of Physicians' medicinal garden allowed guests to discover 1,000 different medicinal plants as well as enjoying the immaculate lawns Londoners walk past every day but have never been allowed onto. If you have youngsters in tow, many of the gardens stage activities for families too. Tickets allow entry to all participating gardens. Go to www.opensquares.org for full details.
 

About Kensington Roof Gardens

Although a restaurant, clubbing and event venue, the extraordinary Kensington Roof Gardens are still accessible to the general public during the day if there are no functions taking place (ring to check before your visit). Hidden on top of the old Derry and Toms (later Biba) department store, one hundred feet above Kensington High Street, visitors wishing to explore the gardens just need to go to the reception and sign in - entrance is through an ordinary looking door down a side road. More about Kensington Roof Gardens

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Open Garden Squares Weekend Kensington Roof Gardens, Spanish Garden at dusk 

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Wrights Lane, W8 | 2 minutes from Open Garden Squares Weekend
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Gate Notting Hill, 87 Notting Hill Gate, Notting Hill, W11 | 14 minutes from Open Garden Squares Weekend
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London > Events > Kids Events  Dates: 29th May, 30th May and 31st May 2012 at 10.30am-10.50am, 11.30am-11.50am, 12.30pm-12.50pm, 1.30pm-1.50pm, 2.30pm-2.50pm and 3.30pm-3.50pm
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, SW7 | 16 minutes from Open Garden Squares Weekend
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London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Kensington Gore, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 14 minutes from Open Garden Squares Weekend
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
103 Notting Hill Gate, London, Kensington, London W11 | 15 minutes from Open Garden Squares Weekend
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Prince Consort Road, London, South Kensington, London SW7 | 15 minutes from Open Garden Squares Weekend
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For a virtually untouched and immaculately preserved slice of Victorian living, visit this delightful building. One of the only genuine Victorian townhouses remaining and virtually unchanged ...More
 
 
 
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London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
163 Kensington High Street, London, Kensington, London W8 | 3 minutes from Open Garden Squares Weekend
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London > Shopping > Perfume and Cosmetics
28a Kensington Church Street, London, Kensington, London W8 | 3 minutes from Open Garden Squares Weekend
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
14 Kensington Arcade, London, Kensington, London W8 | 1 minute from Open Garden Squares Weekend
Pret sells up market fast food, hand made from natural ingredients, to take away or eat on site, in its trademark no nonsense chrome interiors. The ...More
 
 
 
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9 Young Street, London, Kensington, London W8 | 2 minutes from Open Garden Squares Weekend
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Kensington Roof Gardens events

 
The QueenThe QueenInspired by interviews with expert observers and royal insiders, The Queen is a portrait of a family in crisis, examining the response of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and their inner circle to the untimely death of Princess Diana. Overwhelmed by the outpouring of public grief, the Queen struggles to connect with her public and shy relies on the i4th June 2012Thursday 7th June 2012 Where:
Kensington Roof Gardens, 99  Kensington High Street      W8 5SA
Category: event
 
event  Running from Friday 1st June 2012 until Thursday 7th June 2012
VENUE  Kensington Roof Gardens 
Inspired by interviews with expert observers and royal insiders, The Queen is a portrait of a family in crisis, examining the response of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and their inner circle to the untimely death of Princess Diana. Overwhelmed by the outpouring of public grief, the Queen struggles to connect with her public and shy relies on the i
The Queen
WimbledonWimbledonVeteran British tennis player Peter Colt has slowly drifted down the rankings to his current standing at number 119. Disenchanted with the game, Peter embraces the idea of voluntary retirement and he accepts a wild card entry to Wimbledon, which he announces will be his final tournament ever. A chance meeting with rising American tennis star Lizzie10th June 2012Thursday 14th June 2012 Where:
Kensington Roof Gardens, 99  Kensington High Street      W8 5SA
Category: event
 
event  Running from Friday 8th June 2012 until Thursday 14th June 2012
VENUE  Kensington Roof Gardens 
Veteran British tennis player Peter Colt has slowly drifted down the rankings to his current standing at number 119. Disenchanted with the game, Peter embraces the idea of voluntary retirement and he accepts a wild card entry to Wimbledon, which he announces will be his final tournament ever. A chance meeting with rising American tennis star Lizzie
Wimbledon
Open Garden Squares WeekendOpen Garden Squares WeekendOpen Garden Squares WeekendFrom the iron-fenced residential parks of west London to the landscaped churchyards of the City, hundreds of garden squares play a vital part in maintaining London's status as one of Europe's greenest cities. The wonderful Open Garden Squares Weekend is the one time of the year when these gardens open their gates to everyone - many of these private9th June 2012Sunday 10th June 2012 Where:
Kensington Roof Gardens, 99  Kensington High Street      W8 5SA
Category: event
Open Garden Squares WeekendEditor's Top Pick - Recommended
Open Garden Squares Weekend
 
event  Running from Saturday 9th June 2012 until Sunday 10th June 2012
TIMES  Saturday 9th June and Sunday 10th June 2012  PRICING  £9 (Adult in advance), £12 (Adult on the day), Free (Under 12s)
From the iron-fenced residential parks of west London to the landscaped churchyards of the City, hundreds of garden squares play a vital part in maintaining London's status as one of Europe's greenest cities. The wonderful Open Garden Squares Weekend is the one time of the year when these gardens open their gates to everyone - many of these private... More about this event
Open Garden Squares Weekend
 
 

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