Open Garden Squares Weekend
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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 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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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
Wimbledon
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
Open 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
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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
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