London Gardens Trust
London Gardens Trust is a registered charity based in London, England. It is one of the county garden trusts operating under the Gardens Trust.
The Trust aims to increase knowledge of, and appreciation for the social and cultural heritage value of parks, squares, community gardens, cemeteries and churchyards in London. It was launched at the Chelsea Flower Show in May 1994. Its headquarters are at Duck Island Cottage in St. James's Park, central London. The Trust organises lectures, walks, guided visits, study days, the annual London Open Gardens Weekend, and research.
Its website, London Gardens Online, provides information on over 2,500 "parks, gardens, squares, churchyards, cemeteries and other sites of historic interest across the whole of London."
London Gardens Trust research into the history and value of public green space informs its planning work to help developers identify sensitive and important heritage aspects. This has been a prominent feature of the charity's protection of Victoria Tower Gardens in Westminster. Citing the London County Council Act 1900, the charity has twice defeated plans which threaten about a fifth of the Gardens area.
In February 2025, London Parks and Gardens, supported by Europa Nostra UK, successfully nominated Victoria Tower Gardens to be added to Europe's 7 Most Endangered list of heritage sites. The campaign to protect the park is ongoing.
London Parks and Gardens is a founder member of A More Natural Capital, a coalition of London charities advocating for the sustainable development of green spaces across Greater London.