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Regent's College Garden (also known as South Villa, Bedford College)

Introduction

The former botanic garden is being nurtured as a 'secret garden' as part of the landscape work being undertaken in the grounds. The gardens include a sub-tropical rockery by the lake near what may be an old police 'lock-up'; a conservatory garden, open lawns, fine mature trees, and an oriental-themed garden 'room'. Two students from the US who died in the Lockerbie plane crash are commemorated with trees in the gardens.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The site is usually closed to the public, but is open occasionally for Open Garden Squares Weekend, National Gardens Scheme and private visits.

Directions

Tube: Baker Street (Bakerloo, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City). Bus: 13, 18, 27, 30, 74, 82, 113, 139, 159, 274.

Owners

Regent's College London

History

Period

  • Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
  • Victorian (1837-1901)
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Conservation Area

  • Reference: Regent's Park
  • Site of Nature Conservation Importance

Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Education

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

4.45

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust