London Parks and Gardens
London Historic Parks and Gardens Trust | |
 Headquarters in St James's Park | |
Interactive map of the location | |
| Abbreviation | LPG |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1994 |
| Registration no. |
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| Legal status | Charity |
| Headquarters | Duck Island Cottage, St James's Park, London SW1A 2BJ |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 51°30′11″N 0°07′50″W / 51.503167°N 0.130629°W |
Region served | Greater London |
Director | Tim Webb |
Parent organization | The Gardens Trust |
| Budget |  £219,155 (2024) |
| Revenue | £269,388 (2024) |
| Volunteers | 150 (2024) |
| Website | londongardenstrust |
London Historic Parks and Gardens Trust, operating as London Parks and Gardens (LPG), is a registered charity based in London, England. It is a member of The Gardens Trust.
Activities
LPG was launched at the Chelsea Flower Show in May 1994.[1] LPG "promotes public interest and knowledge about historic parks and gardens in London". Activities include "research, publication, education, planning and conservation, membership activities" and the annual London Open Gardens weekend.[2] The LPG website provides a database of over 2,500 "parks, gardens, squares, churchyards, cemeteries and other sites of historic interest".[3]
Victoria Tower Gardens
In February 2025, London Parks and Gardens and Europa Nostra UK successfully nominated Victoria Tower Gardens to be added to the Europa Nostra 7 Most Endangered list of heritage sites.[4]
Governance
London Historic Parks and Gardens Trust is a registered charity (number 1042337).[2] It is a local member body of The Gardens Trust.[5] Its headquarters are at Duck Island Cottage in St James's Park, central London. LPG is a founder member of the More Natural Capital Coalition, of charities advocating for the sustainable development of green spaces across London.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ Darling, Susan (28 March 2015). "London's Green Future". London Parks and Gardens. Archived from the original on 4 October 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- 1 2 "London Historic Parks & Gardens Trust". Charities Commission. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ↑ "Inventory". London Parks and Gardens. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ Millar, Petra Hoyer (13 February 2025). "In protection of London's Victoria Tower Gardens". The Dirt Horticulture News. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "County Gardens Trusts". The Gardens Trust. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "More Natural Capital Coalition". CPRE London. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
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