London Historic Parks and Gardens Trust, operating as London Parks and Gardens (LPG), is a registered charity based in London, England. It is a member of The Gardens Trust.
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Activities
LPG was launched at the Chelsea Flower Show in May 1994. LPG "promotes public interest and knowledge about historic parks and gardens in London". Activities include "research, publication, education, planning and conservation, membership activities" and the annual London Open Gardens weekend. The LPG website provides a database of over 2,500 "parks, gardens, squares, churchyards, cemeteries and other sites of historic interest".
Victoria Tower Gardens
In February 2025, London Parks and Gardens and Europa Nostra UK successfully nominated Victoria Tower Gardens to be added to the Europa Nostra 7 Most Endangered list of heritage sites.
Governance
London Historic Parks and Gardens Trust is a registered charity (number 1042337). It is a local member body of The Gardens Trust. Its headquarters are at Duck Island Cottage in St James's Park, central London. LPG is a founder member of the More Natural Capital Coalition, of charities advocating for the sustainable development of green spaces across London.