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48 Erskine Hill

Colourful but restful bird and bee-friendly organic and pesticide free cottage garden, wrapped around 1909 Arts and Crafts artisan’s cottage in Hampstead Garden Suburb. Wide sunny borders stuffed with perennials, roses and clematis rampaging up through structures, shrubs and trees. Climber wrapped pergola, container vegetable plot, and greenhouse.

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48 Erskine Hill
48 Erskine Hill
48 Erskine Hill
48 Erskine Hill
48 Erskine Hill
48 Erskine Hill
48 Erskine Hill
48 Erskine Hill
48 Erskine Hill
48 Erskine Hill
48 Erskine Hill
48 Erskine Hill
48 Erskine Hill
48 Erskine Hill
48 Erskine Hill
48 Erskine Hill

About 48 Erskine Hill

Restful, organic bird and bee friendly garden wrapped around 1909 Arts and Crafts artisan’s cottage in Hampstead Garden Suburb. Wide sunny borders stuffed with cottage garden perennials, exuberant shrubs, climbing roses and clematis. Small container pond.

Terrace with colourful plant-filled pots. Thanks to forced removal of shady old apple tree, completely changed appearance for the brick-paved secret area with four contrasting raised beds, and roses and clematis scrambling on to now mature pergola.

Containerised vegetable plot with greenhouse backed by narrow border featuring more roses, clematis and perennials.

London Gardens Society competition ‘large back garden’ Silver Certificate 2024.

Individuals (minimum 5) and groups welcome by arrangement May-September, with tea and cake included. Dairy-free, gluten free cake and soya milk available if booked in advance.

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Location details

48 Erskine Hill,
London,
NW11 6HG

Directions to 48 Erskine Hill
Nr A406 & A1. Tube: Golders Green. H2 Hail & Ride bus from Golders Green to garden, or 13, 102 or 460 buses to Temple Fortune (10 min walk). Free street parking.

48 Erskine Hill openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 5 May to August for groups of between 5 and 28.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake inc.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to terrace. Narrow paths. Single step from gate with ramp available. Handrail and step to lawn. No wheelchair access to WC.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at 48 Erskine Hill. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at 48 Erskine Hill are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. 48 Erskine Hill seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.