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Written by J   
Monday, 09 June 2008 15:08

 

Hill Garden Pergola


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).

 


Inverforth House

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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