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Written by J
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Monday, 09 June 2008 15:08 |
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A hidden garden in Hampstead, this walkway and gardens are to be found north of Hampstead near Jack Straw's Castle.
It was originally part of the gardens associated with Inverforth House and built by then resident Viscount Leverhulme, owner of Lever Brothers soap manufacturers - now Unilever. He bought over two adjacent houses to create the extensive gardens (a public right of way bisects them).

The most impressive feature in these gardens is a beautifully restored timber pergola, covered with luscious climbing roses and vines. There is also a more manicured part with small paddling pool - a quiet haven accessible from Hampstead Heath itself.
A lovely find which we came across as part of the London Open Garden Squares weekend in June 08, this haven is a Hampstead must-see. Information Underground; about 1km walk from Golders Green Station. Bus; routes 210 and 268 pass by North End Road, a short distance away. Car; limited parking may be found in adjacent roads, public parking available at Jack Straw's Castle. Entrance; Inverforth Close NW3 off North End Way
Opening Time; 08:30 Closing Times (here goes!); January 1st to February 17th 3:45pm February 18th to February 24th 4:30pm February 25th to March 29th 5:00pm March 30th to April 13th 6:45pm April 14th to May 18th 7:30pm May 19th to August 3rd 8:30pm August 4th to August 24th 7:30pm August 25th to September 14th 6:45pm September 15th to October 5th 6:00pm October 6th to October 25th 5:00pm October 26th to December 31st 3:45pm
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Last Updated ( Monday, 11 August 2008 16:12 )
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