Brown Hart Gardens
A raised public garden terrace built directly on top of a working electricity substation just south of Oxford Street, with seating, planting and a small cafe.
- Hidden gem
- Price: Free
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Did you know
The garden was built in 1906 by architect Sir Stanley Peach as a decorative roof over the Duke Street electricity substation beneath it, meaning the whole 10,000-square-foot deck of trees and seating sits above equipment still supplying power to the area today.
Local tip
Access is via a step-free lift as well as stairs at either end, making it one of the easier elevated gardens in central London to reach if you have mobility needs or are pushing a buggy.
Finding it
- Address
- The Beaumont, 8, Balderton Street, East Marylebone, Mayfair, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, W1K 6TF
- Nearest station
- Bond Street (Elizabeth line), 255 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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