Get into the garden

More than 100 private and public gardens and squares unlock their gates for the seventh annual open weekend.

You can visit the Gardeners' Fair in Bedford Square, WC1, join a village-style fete in Merrick Square near Borough Market or get panoramic views of the West End from the John Lewis rooftop garden in Oxford Street.

Various Venues (020-7318 9299). Sat 12 & Sun 13 Jun, times vary, £5. www.londongardenstrust.org.