This museum is located in the restored church of St. Mary-At-Lambeth
on the river Thames that runs through the center of London.
Nearby this museum is the famous Lambeth Palace.
The museum provides an overview in the history of gardens in
the UK and their overall
development, which makes our cities lush green and fascinating.
The Museum houses one of the finest public displays of garden
tools and garden related artefacts and curiosities in the country,
as well as an appealing collection of garden related ephemera.
Museum of Garden History
In addition, a beautiful replica 17th century knot garden
filled with flowers and shrubs of the period has been created
in the graveyard around the tombs of the famous 17th century
plant hunters, the John Tradescants, father and son, and Captain
William Bligh of the 'Bounty'.
The Museum runs a series of lectures and temporary exhibitions
throughout the year, covering various aspects of garden history.
It also holds a yearly 'Spring Plants and Gardens Fair' in
April and a contemporary art exhibition in July/August.
Opening Timings
Daily: 10:30 - 17:00
Closed: Last Sunday before Christmas to the first working day
after the New Year bank holiday.
Directions
By Tube: Westminster, Lambeth North
By Rail: Waterloo, Victoria then take bus 507. (507 operates
Mon-Fri only)
By Bus:C10, 3, 77, 344, 507
Contact Info
Museum of Garden History
Lambeth Palace Road
London
SE1 7LB
