London gardens weekend

More than 200 gardens across London’s 25 boroughs open to the public during Open Garden Squares Weekend, held the third weekend of each June (in 2017, June 17-18). There are private gardens and rooftop, museum or barge gardens, etc. Some offer amenities such as food, music and guided tours.

One ticket, costing £12 (near $15) if purchased ahead of time online or £14 in person on event day, allows access into every participating garden. Get tickets at the City Information Center across from the south, or Thames, side of St. Paul’s Cathedral or at some participating gardens. (Some gardens require guests to each purchase a guided tour in addition to the ticket.) 

For info, garden maps and tickets, visit www.opensquares.org.