Charles, past Chairman of Society of Garden Designers, and Rupert, Chairman of NGS, have created the garden over 40 yrs. Spectacular in spring when 2500 tulips bloom among camellias, irises and tree peonies. Scented front garden. Rupert's geodetic dome shelters seedlings, succulents and the subtropical. Roses, brugmansia, hibiscus and dahlias later in the season.
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Additional Media Coverage
Featured in The English Garden, Talk of the Town – Glorious Gardens (April 2011), The Gardens of England, Treasures of the NGS (2012), The London Garden Book A-Z, Abigail Willis (2012), The Good Garden Guide (2010-2011), Country Life, Top Glass (15 June 2022)
https://thegardengateisopen.blog/2017/05/03/51-the-chase-film-crew-and-tulips-34/.
New vegetable garden added in 2023.
Website:
https://www.charlesrutherfoord.net51 The Chase,
London,
SW4 0NP
Directions to 51 The Chase
Off Clapham Common Northside. Tube: Clapham Common. Buses: 137, 452, 77, 87, 345, 37.
For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.
For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.
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Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 51 The Chase at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at 51 The Chase. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.
There are no plants for sale for the time being.
Sorry, 51 The Chase does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
51 The Chase is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.
