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St George's Gardens
"An oasis of calm used every week by hundreds of people living and working in London WC1"
Address: Handel Street , Bloomsbury WC1H 8HZ, XGL, GB
State: XGL
City: Bloomsbury
Zip Code: WC1H 8HZ

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St George's Gardens is a peaceful green space in central London, offering a unique blend of history and tranquility. Originally an 18th-century burial ground, it’s now a public park with winding paths, mature trees, and benches, perfect for a quiet break from the city’s usual pace. The garden’s history adds a reflective atmosphere, with ivy-covered tombstones, monuments, and inscriptions that give a glimpse into London’s past. It’s a charming spot for a gentle walk, a lunch break, or simply a moment to recharge, with plenty of shaded areas under the trees. Throughout the year, the gardens have their own seasonal beauty, with blooming flowers in spring and autumn colors adding warmth to the historic scenery. It’s a hidden gem for anyone looking for a calm, thoughtful space in the heart of London – an ideal retreat for city dwellers and visitors alike.
Very calm and quiet, Park with Majestic trees in the middle of the busy Central London. Adjacent to Bramber green park and near major stations and Hospitals and Brunswick park in walking distance.Gteat place to grab a bite during breaks and re set for the rest of the day.
Another of London's old burial grounds that has survived to become a green open space. We should be pleased that London has so many . Many of them are only known to the local residents or nearby workers & see far less footfall from tourists. St. George's was one of the first of London's graveyards to serve that purpose without actually being attached to a church 1713 . By the mid 19th c it was full & became a garden. There are decorative wrought iron gateways at both ends of the garden with information boards which are worth reading. Plenty of benches to sit on , the lawns are studded with chest tombs & in one corner an obelisk. Also headstones up against the walls. There is an old drinking fountain near some seating bays which are more secluded due to surrounding , clipped hedging. Also a statue of Euterpe, the Muse of instrumental music. Usual mix of users when I visited ; dog walkers , people socialising or reading plus the inevitable professional drinkers , dope smokers & addicts that habitually use these little gardens. Although a very pleasant spot it is somewhat scruffy , weedy & litter in some parts. One side borders some rather dismal buidings that may be attached to the adjacent Coram's Fields & metal barriers block access to the very edge of the gardens. Here is a tangle of undergrowth & ivy sprinkled with litter. In one place an ornamental urn sits sits on a pedestal.
Beautiful space to escape the main roads, sit,relax and picnic. Dog-friendliness: Dogs can run free but gates are open. Picnic area: Benches and lawn.
Well established small historical ie 1713 park/gardens that are lovely to wander through or peaceful for a quiet chill on one of their benches. They are not very obvious as they are amongst buildings that don’t normally get the tourist footfall. Beautifully green in summer when we visited. Originally this space was a burial ground for two nearby churches. It was turned into a garden in 1884 and then restored around the millenium, re-opening in Spring 2001. Worth wandering through if you are nearby, and especially nice when you know the history of it.
Previously a burial ground, this peaceful garden is now a place to sit down or stroll through. There are plenty of seating areas with many people chatting with friends and I saw several dog walkers and owners playing fetch with balls. It is clear that people are enjoying the space and it isn't over crowded. It was a pleasant walk through.
Formerly a burials for 2 churches in Bloomsbury. By 1800s, the grounds had fallen into a bad state and by 1855, had become so overcrowded that it had to be closed. In the decades that followed, the grounds re-opened as a public space and sitting markets. To this day, the graves remain, but there are now paved walkways around the grounds as well as sitting areas for quiet contemplation amongst the graves. There's really isn't much to see in the grounds and the grass isn't that well maintained with lots of muddy and bare patches of grass.
A small hidden park, nice to walk through and relax. It has pretty seating area because it's hidden it's not really full of people. So it's good if your in search of a chill park.
A really beautiful piece of green space in the heart of London. Gets busy at lunch times on sunny days, but other times in very serene, peaceful and quiet. A joyful place to visit, relax and reflect upon life
Peaceful and well looked after, this interesting garden is one of London's first graveyards without a church. An oasis of calm in the centre of London.
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