Kensington Gardens Square Garden

 
 
Welcome to the official web site for the communal gardens in Kensington Gardens Square, London W2.

This site has been established to provide important information to people interested in the gardens, how they are managed and how to enjoy them. The gardens are for the benefit of the residents of Kensington Gardens Square and have provided many generations of residents invaluable tranquility in one of London’s busiest neighbourhoods.

The committee of the KGSGA (Kensington Gardens Square Garden Association) would like to encourage active use by all residents, so a major focus of this site is to explain how to become a key holder. Please enjoy reading the information about the gardens and we hope to welcome new key holders throughout the year.

KGSGA Committee

 

 

 

KGS Social

  • Coffee mornings are held on the 1st Sunday at 11am in the Large Garden.
  • All BBQs, & Parties over nine people: Require prior agreement (committee@kgsgarden.org.uk) See details here.

 

KGS Garden by-laws 

Keep the Gardens:

  • Clean (remove any litter; no dogs; no use as a lavatory)
  • Safe (shut the gates at all times)
  • Calm & quiet (No loud unruly behaviour, ball games or music)  
  • Undamaged (Exercise on the gravel areas, NOT on the grass).

See details here.

Galleries

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Garden information

KGSGA annual accounts 2023/24
The accounts for KGS Garden Association for 2023/24 as prepared by our accountants are attached, as well as the prior
Completing the transition from KGS Garden Association to KGS Garden CIC 
There will be an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the members of KGS Garden CIC (the “CIC”) to further the
KGSGA Annual General Meeting 2023 minutes
The 2023 Kensington Gardens Square Garden Association Annual General Meeting was held via Zoom on Thursday 22 November 2023 at
KGSGA Annual General Meeting 2022 minutes
The 2022 Kensington Gardens Square Garden Association Annual General Meeting was held via Zoom on Thursday 30th November 2022 at
KGSA AGM 25 Nov 2021
KGSGA Annual General Meeting 2021 minutes
The 2021 Kensington Gardens Square Garden Association Annual General Meeting was held via Zoom on Thursday 25th November 2021 at
KGSGA Annual General Meeting 2020 minutes
The 2020 Kensington Gardens Square Garden Association Annual General Meeting was held at St Matthews Church Room, St Petersburgh Place,
KGSGA Annual General Meeting 2019 minutes
The 2019 Kensington Gardens Square Garden Association Annual General Meeting was held at St Matthews Church Room, St Petersburgh Place,
Coffee Morning 7 April
Thank you all for a wonderful community coffee morning! Great to meet residents living in the square and catch up
KGSGA Annual General Meeting 2018 minutes
The 2018 Kensington Gardens Square Garden Association Annual General Meeting was held at St Matthews Church Room, St Petersburgh Place,
Garden Square News - Vol 23 Issue 2, Autumn 2018
Ever wondered how we keep our garden as beautiful as it is? Have you seen the boxes high up in
KGSGA Annual General Meeting 2017 - minutes
The 2017 Kensington Gardens Square Garden Association Annual General Meeting was held at St Matthews Church Room, St Petersburgh Place,
Worm farm
Worm Farming in Kensington Gardens Square
What is a worm farm? A worm farm is a place where worms can live and breed, safe from predators

 

 

 

Parties and Barbecues

The Gardens are a wonderful pleasure for all of us. Key holders may apply to hold a party.

Parties with 10 people or above require at least 48 hours in advance agreement with the Committee. To avoid two parties on the same day, please check the on-line calendar for existing reservations.

 

There is a fee & refundable deposit which goes towards the upkeep of the gardens.

The key holder for any size event is accountable for their guests. This includes:

• Ensuring the garden gates are kept closed with someone organised to let guests into & out of the garden

• Keeping noise down so garden users & neighbours are not disturbed, most specifically in the evenings given the gardens act as a ‘bowl’ echoing sound to the houses surrounding the gardens

• Barbecues must be placed on the gravel not the grass & smoke managed so garden users aren’t disturbed

• Removing anything brought into the gardens most specifically furniture & all rubbish including cigarette stubs

• Using garden furniture within reason, which may only be reserved during the setting up process itself

• Returning garden furniture to its original position

And in accordance with the Garden Rules:

• No ball games or frisbees

• No music

• No pets

Garden parties and barbecues must end before 21:30 hours.

 

Party Fees

There is no charge for gatherings up to 9 people. After that the following fees apply:

• 10 to 25 attendees £75 (+ £100 deposit)

• Deposits are returned (circa 48 hours) against any damage & compliance with the garden rules designed for the comfort of all garden key holders

• Over 25 attendees, please email the Committee so we can agree how the event will be managed. A higher fee will apply

 

BBQs

• BBQs, regardless of numbers, carry an additional fee of £25 (no deposit)

• Event cancellations require 24 hours notice.

• We do not hold any additional furniture, gazebos or BBQ equipment due to the lack of space.

 

Risk & Responsibility

All persons enter and use the garden and its facilities at their own risk and children must be supervised at all times.

For enquiries, contact: Garden Committee

 

Garden calendar and availability:

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This calendar displays the confirmed Kensington Gardens Square bookings.

For enquiries and bookings, contact: Garden Committee

KGS Garden Association committee

Meet the people that are taking care of the garden.
Simon Glucina
Simon Glucina

Chair

    Susanne Gahler
    Susanne Gahler

    Small garden and Garden keys

      Dieter Wellmann
      Dieter Wellmann

      Large garden

        Richard Morley
        Richard Morley

        Treasurer

          Emma Fulton
          Emma Fulton

          Social engagement

            Wendy Wyver
            Wendy Wyver

            Secretary

              Sigrid Thumfart
              Sigrid Thumfart

              Committee member

                Mary Notaras
                Mary Notaras

                Committee member

                  Contact form

                  Where
                  Kensington Gardens Square W2 4DG, London, UK
                  E-mail: committee@kgsgarden.org.uk

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