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London Open Gardens 2025, taking place on June 7-8, offers visitors exclusive access to over 100 normally private green spaces across the capital, including rooftop gardens, historic squares, and community allotments, with all proceeds supporting the London Parks & Gardens charity's mission to protect the city's green spaces.

Marlborough House Gardens
Marlborough House Gardens, a historic space dating back to the 18th century, returns to London Open Gardens in 2025 for the first time since 2017. Located off The Mall, this former royal residence now serves as the Commonwealth Secretariat headquarters and features expanses of lawn intersected with gravel paths, formal beds, and an extensive shrubbery with a woodland path. Visitors can explore unique elements including a pet cemetery with gravestones for Queen Alexandra's dogs, a revolving timber summerhouse with a thatched roof commissioned by Queen Mary, and a sheltered area planted with shrubs from South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. The garden will be open on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10am to 5pm, with entrance via Marlborough Road.

Rooftop Garden Views
Rooftop gardens offer some of the most spectacular views in London, creating serene retreats high above the urban landscape. These elevated green spaces combine panoramic cityscapes with carefully designed plantings, providing visitors with a unique perspective during London Open Gardens 2025. Casual seating arrangements, well-maintained trees and shrubs create harmonious environments where attendees can enjoy stunning vistas while surrounded by nature.

• Rooftop gardens serve multiple functions beyond their aesthetic appeal – they reduce urban heat, improve air quality, decrease noise pollution, and provide valuable wildlife habitat
• Many featured rooftop spaces incorporate smart design elements like lightweight weatherproof furniture, drought-tolerant plantings, and efficient rainwater collection systems
• These gardens demonstrate how even small urban spaces can be transformed into green retreats, with designs ranging from formal arrangements with dining areas to more casual layouts with lounge seating and atmospheric lighting

10 Downing Street Tours
While 10 Downing Street is normally closed to the public, London Open Gardens 2025 offers a rare opportunity to visit the Prime Minister's garden through a special ballot. Two guided tours will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 11:30am and 1:30pm, with 24 places available on each tour for visitors aged 12 and over (ballot entrants must be 18+). This half-acre garden, constructed in 1736, features an open lawn with rose beds commissioned by Baroness Thatcher and a bronze sculpture by Barbara Hepworth, with gardeners available to answer questions about the site and its sustainability practices.

For those unable to secure a spot through the ballot, alternative options include:

• Viewing the famous black door from Whitehall through the security gates, though you cannot walk down Downing Street itself
• Taking a 360-degree virtual tour on 10 Downing Street's official website
• Getting a view from the top deck of a double-decker bus (route #11) or from the London Eye
• Visiting 10 Adam Street in Strand, which has a very similar door and has become a popular spot for tourist photos

Staying at Hotel Indigo London Paddington
For guests attending London Open Gardens 2025, Hotel Indigo London Paddington provides a stylish and conveniently located base. Nestled just minutes from Paddington Station, the hotel offers:

• Comfortable, boutique-style rooms inspired by local design
• Easy transport access to central London sites including The Mall and Whitehall
• An on-site restaurant and gym for relaxation between garden visits
• Helpful staff happy to assist with directions or travel tips during the event

Whether you're strolling through historic gardens or enjoying city views from a rooftop oasis, Hotel Indigo London Paddington ensures a comfortable and connected stay in the heart of the capital.