Gardens · London
The Sunken Garden
In or near Tyburn.
The Sunken Garden — garden at Kensington Palace, London, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Queensway · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Sunken Garden is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 1908, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Kensington and Bayswater parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Queensway, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area W8.
Photo gallery
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Official information
The Richard Young Gallery showcases a variety of photographic exhibitions, including permanent collections and special events. Visitors can also have their portraits taken by the renowned photographer Richard Young.
Place summary
The Sunken Garden is a modern garden located in Kensington and Chelsea, London, postcode W8. Established in 1908, it features a distinctive sunken layout that enhances its design and atmosphere.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5057, -0.1868
- District
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Parish
- Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
- Postcode
- W8 4PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kensington and Bayswater
- Phone
- +44 (0)20 7937 8911
- Established
- 1908
- Nearest railway station
- Queensway — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.richardyounggallery.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q111890184 (CC0)
- commons: Kensington Gardens 1.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Sunken Garden?
- The Sunken Garden is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W8 4PU), in the parish of Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area.
- What is The Sunken Garden?
- The Sunken Garden — garden at Kensington Palace, London, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Sunken Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Queensway, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode W8 4PU.
- When was The Sunken Garden built?
- Built or established in 1908.
- How do I get to The Sunken Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Queensway, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W8 4PU.