6 of the best gardens to visit

11 April 2012

Private squares, terraces and water gardens are on show on Sun 8 Jun. Here are some highlights...

Montagu Square W1. The last purely residential square in Westminster. Anthony Trollope and Ringo Starr are former residents. Refreshments. 10am-5pm.
Garden Barge Square Tower Bridge Moorings, Downing's Road, SE1. A floating garden created on barges. Historic boats to see. 2pm-5pm.
Edwardes Square W8. Sumptuous three-acre plot with croquet lawn and rose pergola. Live music and refreshments. 10am-5pm.
British Medical Association Council Garden Russell Square, WC1. Designed by Lutyens with an Indian bean tree, pool and physic plants. Guided tours. 10am-5pm.
Bonnington Square SW8. A former bombsite that's become an acclaimed public space. Surrounding streets are dressed with tubs and windowboxes. Refreshments. 10am-5pm.
The Water Gardens Edgware Road, W2. London's largest formal water garden in a Sixties development. Includes postmodern and ' helterskelter' areas. 10am-5pm.

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