Museum of Garden History

Lambeth Palace Road
London
Greater London
SE1 7LB

Tel: +44 (0)2074 018 865
Fax: +44 (0)2074 018 869
Email: info@museumgardenhistory.org
Web: http://www.museumgardenhistory.org


In 1977 the Tradescant Trust was formed to save the historic church of St Mary-at-Lambeth from demolition and founded within it the first Museum of Garden History in the world. The Trust takes its name from the Tradescants, father and son, gardeners to Charles I and II, who brought back many flowers, shrubs and trees, from their plant-hunting travels in the New World.

Both Tradescants are buried in a tomb next to Admiral Bligh of the 'Bounty' in the part of the church yard which is now a replica 17th Century Knot Garden, containing plants originally grown by the Tradescants. When the Trust took over St Mary-at-Lambeth, the building was a near ruin. The external and internal restoration has been completed, largely by voluntary contributions.

Aims

The Museum of Garden History aims to be the first stop for garden enthusiasts who wish to find out about:
  • Plants and shrubs; their history, who introduced them and where they can be obtained today.
  • Details of famous gardeners and plant hunters.
  • Gardens open to the public by type and region.
  • Garden history societies, horticulturists, landscape architects, County Garden Trusts and other related organisations.
  • Bibliography of British gardens including periodicals.

    Additional Information:

  • Guided tours of the Museum and Garden, please telephone for details
  • Events and lectures.
    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    Open Daily 10.30am - 5.00pm.
    Closed last Sunday before Christmas to the first working day after New Year holiday.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Suggested Voluntary Donation Adult £3.00; Concession £2.50.

    Directions
    Buses: Lambeth Road C10, 3 & 344; Lambeth Palace Road 77 & 507 (507 weekdays)
    Underground/BR: Waterloo or Victoria then bus 507 from either station, or walk from Lambeth North or Westminster or Vauxhall.
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