Edwardes Square is a late Georgian Square, which was built just over 200 years ago.  At its heart is the most magical garden, registered  by Historic England as Grade II*.  This quiet oasis is a wonderful mixture of rolling lawns, mature trees, serpentine paths and imaginative planting. There are mature flower beds, wooded glades and a beautiful wrought iron rose arbour. 

 

At the time it was laid out – c. 1818/1819 it was considered unusual for its time, when most gardens were very formal.  The “Father of English Gardening”, JC Loudon, wrote in 1822: “Edwardes Square gardens were laid out in a manner different from most other Squares …..in groups and winding walks.” 

 

These informal paths survive to this day.  There is an outer perimeter in the style of a woodland walk and wide paths meander through the centre.

 

The original design for the Square included a Garden Lodge, built in the style of a Greek Temple, which has always housed the gardener. This wonderful folly is still here and today it is the home of the resident gardener, David Magson.