Tea at the Palace

One of the oldest and largest private gardens in London, Lambeth Palace is open Sat 21 May in aid of the National Gardens Scheme.

You'll see courtyards, a white fig planted in 1555 and a great selection of woodland and native plants.

There's also a rose terrace, herb garden and beehives, and they're serving home-made teas.

Museum Of Garden History, Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 (020-7401 8865). Sat 21 May, 2pm-5pm, £3, child free, concs £2.50.