The Association of Bloomsbury Squares and Gardens invites you on brisk walks around Bloomsbury Walks are led by the expert Camden Guides* and include a brief stop at the halfway point to hear a few fascinating facts about the location before walking on.Please note, this is a wellbeing walk, not a guided tour. Just turn up […]
Thanks to the Russell Square summer newsletter for this fascinating piece. The full newsletter is available in the cafe. It’s a fascinating read covering everything from roses to railings – and even managing to find a link between Russell Square and the Mad Hatter! There are more than ten lime trees in Russell Square, many […]
This summer, we’d like to tempt you to use the open air chess boards in Russell Square by the side of the Caffè. It really is the most marvellous spot – and mostly in the shade! The boards are free to use and the Caffè has chess sets and clocks (for the keen players) all available […]
On 7 July 2025, London will mark the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 bomb attacks on London’s transport network, with a service of commemoration at the 7/7 Memorial in Hyde Park, organised by the Mayor of London. It will be by invitation for those directly affected but also livestreamed for public viewing. Fifty-two people died […]
Friends of Brunswick Square Volunteers were supported in their gardening efforts in the gardens by four Goodgym runners recently. The team weeded and removed rubbish around the western entrance to the garden. As part of the summer and autumn programme this year FoBS are planning to introduce additional planting to enhance the visual experience. In […]
You are invited to Friends of St George’s Gardens free Summer Party on Saturday, 2 till 5pm. We’re looking forward to welcoming you with music, a children’s entertainer, Punch and Judy, face painting, a Bollywood dance workshop, a community choir, second hand books, and – of course – tea and cakes. Do come, and bring […]
Due to the continued hot and dry weather, Camden Council are temporarily banning the use of barbecues in all Camden managed parks and green spaces. They will continue to monitor the situation and will update the position if anything changes. Please be aware of guidance from the London Fire Brigade Grass fires | London Fire […]
A rare glimpse, through a gate, into Mecklenburgh Square Gardens, showcasing the wonderful display of spring blossom.
Camden Guide Daniel Hausherr is leading a walk on Sunday 27April, starting at 3.00pm at the Handel Street entrance to St George’s Gardens. Daniel has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the area. The walk will last about an hour and will return to the Gardens, after taking in fine houses, hospitals, a water source, an undertaker’s […]
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