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Emslie Horniman Pleasance Gardens

Introduction

By 1996 the park was rundown, and funds from various sources were raised to restore the Voysey garden, provide new sports facilities and children's playground, gates, signage and fencing; the remainder was substantially redesigned with involvement from a number of artists.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The park is open from 7.30am - dusk (children's under-8s playground Tue-Fri 3-7pm; Sat 11am-5pm.

Directions

Tube: Ladbroke Grove (Hammersmith & City) then bus. London Overground/Tube (Bakerloo): Kensal Green.

Owners

RB Kensington & Chelsea

History

Period

  • 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
  • Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Associated People
Features & Designations

Designations

  • The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building

  • Reference: Voysey Walled Garden
  • Grade: II
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Period

20th Century (1901 to 2000)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

1.35

Open to the public

Yes