A tranquil garden square, much loved by the residents who live around its perimeter
Bramham Gardens is a private garden, laid out as lawn and flower beds, dominated by a 90 year old row of plane trees, along its north side.
The garden is one of the few garden squares in the Capital which welcomes well-behaved dogs and their socially responsible owners.
First enclosed in the late 1800s, toward the end of a building boom of townhouses and villas, the land was initially owned by the Gunter estate. It was part of extensive market gardens, supplying fruit and vegetables to west London. The Gunter brothers began selling off plots for speculative residential house building in 1882, the first being the terraces 1-18 and 19-27. Licences were granted to individual residents for an annual fee, to use and walk in the open space adjacent to their houses.
The area at that time extended out to Hesper mews and across to Collingham Road. Today, the garden belonging to the freeholder Mrs D Hopkins, is governed in accordance with the Kensington Improvement Act of 1851. This provides for the administration of the garden to be managed by a sub-committee who work in a voluntary capacity on behalf of the residents surrounding the garden square.
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Garden Access
Bramham Gardens is a private garden for quiet and considerate use by residents. Check eligibility to apply for access.
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Dog Registry
All resident dogs must be registered with the garden sub-committee before they are allowed access to the garden
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Private Parties and Picnics
The Bye-Laws give a general rule that parties over 10 people must obtain permission from the sub-committee
Garden Rules & Regulations
Please note that following these rules is essential for a harmonious garden.
Non-compliance may result in temporary loss of access up to a year.
We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our garden thriving and enjoyable for everyone. Enjoy your time in the garden.
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• All dogs must be registered with BGGC.
• Dogs must be closely supervised at all times.
• Owners must clean up after their dogs.
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• Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
• Children should respect the tranquillity of garden users.
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• Ball games are strictly prohibited in the garden.
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• Do not give or lend fobs to anyone outside your household.
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• Always close gates for the safety of all garden users.
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• Music and parties are not allowed unless authorised by the subcommittee.
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• Please do not pick flowers or feed the wildlife.
