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10 Gardening & Horticulture
museums in London

Unearth the hidden history of all things gardening and horticultral.

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Chelsea Physic Garden

Tucked away beside the Thames, Chelsea Physic Garden is a celebration of the beauty and importance of plants.

West LONDON
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Eltham Palace & Gardens

The childhood home of Henry VIII meets 1930s Art Deco decadence.

South LONDON
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Garden Museum

The first museum in the world dedicated to the history of gardening.

Central LONDON
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Garrick's Temple and Lawn

The small garden folly, erected in 1756 is an ode to Shakespeare on the north bank of the River Thames at Hampton.

Outer LONDON
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Hall Place and Gardens

Set in 65 acres of stunning award winning gardens, this grade I listed Tudor mansion was built for a former Lord Mayor of London in 1537.

Outer LONDON
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Museum Number 1

Opened in 1857—Features horticultural and botanic exhibitions displayed over three floors.

West LONDON
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The Geffrye Museum

Eleven period rooms spanning 1600 to the present day, tell the story of how homes have changed over 400 years.

Central LONDON
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The Museum of Fulham Palace

Historic house and garden of the Bishop of London since 704. Paintings, archaeology and artefacts reveal the history of the Palace site from prehistoric times.

West LONDON
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The Twickenham Museum

Told, is the rich history of Twickenham, Whitton, Teddington and the Hamptons. Reached via a pleasant riverside walk from Richmond.

Outer LONDON
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Vestry House Museum

Explore the local history of Waltham Forest in the attractive former 1730's workhouse.

East LONDON

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