The Wandering Scotsman was out for a wee stroll. The plan was to walk from Kilburn to Hampstead Heath and then get lost at London’s green oasis. Somehow I ended up at what is truly an amazing hidden gem, the Pergola and Hill Garden.
As per usual I took a wrong turning somewhere along the route. I could have used the GPS system on my mobile phone, but where’s the fun in that and I wasn’t in any hurry. From many previous experiences of getting lost, I knew that something unexpected usually turns up. Admittedly the unexpected isn’t always this good!
Like an oasis in the desert the Pergola and Hill Garden appeared before me. The Pergola and Hill Garden was the dream of Lord Heverhulme, an extremely wealthy individual, who was helped by the celebrated landscape architect Thomas Mawson. Work began on the project in 1905 and was finally completed in 1925.
The Pergola is a fantastic place to explore and enjoy. There are wonderful views over Hampstead Heath as well as the overflowing garden full of plants, herbs, flowers and trees directly down below. The Pergola itself is full of fragrant and colourful plants which are a joy to the senses.
Hill Garden in contrast to the Pergola, is a manicured and perfectly arranged garden. The ornamental pond full of fish and water lilies is a perfect place to chill out and relax. And the pathways which are lined with plants, flowers and trees are a true delight.
For those of you who are romantically inclined, which should be everyone in a relationship, the Pergola and Hill garden is a great place to spend some quality time with your lover…
The Wandering Scotsman and another of his fantastic accidental finds in London Town, the Pergola and Hill Garden. Go check it out you wont be disappointed…
Gorgeous place, that which I simply must visit when I visit London in December. Love the pictures.
Kerry, I will be back there during the winter to see what it looks like…definitely worth getting yourself along for visit.