Kensington Gardens Square

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

News

2025 KGS Garden CIC Annual General Meetings:

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) for KGS Garden CIC will be held on::
- Wednesday 26th November 2025 from 7.30pm
- at St Matthew’s Church Hall, 27 St Petersburgh Place, London W2 4LA.
- Details can be found here

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

Please select an image below.

Garden information

Ecological Restoration of Kensington Gardens Square (‘The Large Garden’)

The ecology of this garden is being restored via a management regime designed around a policy of nutrient recycling –

How the Garden is Run

The garden is actively managed by the Committee. The Committee is responsible for the administration of the following: – Weekly

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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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KGS Garden Association committee

Meet the people that are taking care of the garden.

Simon Glucina

Chair

Susanne Gahler

Small garden and Garden keys

Dieter Wellmann

Large garden

Donata Invernizzi

Treasurer

Emma Fulton

Social engagement

Alex Peter

Secretary

Sigrid Thumfart

Committee member

Mary Notaras