ABOUT OUR CLUB
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The Kensington Gardeners' Club meets in Kensington and trips start and end there, and membership is open to ALL. We offer a series of lectures, visits and also host an annual garden competition. The Kensington Gardeners' Club is affiliated to The London Garden Society. Many of our members, past and present, have gone on to win prizes in the LGS London-wide competition.
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BOOKING NOW
Summer holiday to Shrewsbury - June 9-11
Click HERE for more information.
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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
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VISITS to interesting gardens
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TALKS by gardening experts
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GARDEN COMPETITION with prizes and trophies
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WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY
I love being a member of the club because it is full of friendly and interesting people who share similar interests - June
The parties are fun and well organised. There is a good variety of talks - Peter
I just love everything about our club: our garden visits are so varied and well organised, the talks really quite suit our wet and cold months and the venue is great - Angela
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CLUB MEETINGS & TALKS
Meetings take place at St George's Church, Aubrey Walk, W8 7JG. Doors open at 2.00 and talks commence at 2.30. Afternoon tea follows - £3. This is a good opportunity to meet fellow members and socialise. Meetings are free to members and members are welcome to bring guests at a cost of £5 per guest. Payment may be made by cheque or bank transfer. To participate and for more payment details please email Susan at susan.vannoorden@ntlworld.com
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MEETINGS, LECTURES and TRIPS​​​​​​​
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CLUB MEETING
Saturday 18th April, 2026 - 2.30
Katherine Hersee, garden historian, gardener and photographer will speak on 'The Effect of the Blitz on the Greening of London.'
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GARDEN VISIT
Wednesday 13th May, 2026
See Knole House, Lord Sackville's private garden with medieval orchard, walled garden and stunning views.
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GARDEN HOLIDAY
Tuesday 9th June - Thursday 11th June, 2026
Join us on a garden holiday to the Shrewsbury. Itinerary and more information HERE.
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CLUB MEETING
Saturday 27th June, 2026 - 2.30
Mark Wasilewski LVO, park manager at the Royal Parks, will share his 'Fifty Years of Horticulture'.
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COMPETITION JUDGING
Sunday 28th June
Judy Fish will judge this year. Email us at kensingtongardeners@gmail.com for more information.
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PRIVATE VIEW FOR MEMBERS
Sunday 26th July from 2.30 – 4.00
National Garden Scheme £5 donation includes tea and cake. Harvey Groffman –57 St. Quintin Ave, W10 6NZ
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LONDON VISIT
Thursday 3rd September from 11.00 – 12.00
Private guided tour of Chelsea Physic Garden, limited spaces.
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CLUB MEETING
Saturday 5th September at 2.30
Roy Barker will present ‘Conquering the Queyras: alpine plants of the southern French Alps’.
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CLUB MEETING
Saturday 3rd October at 2:30
Meet this year’s winners, accompanied by slides. Q&A with afternoon tea to follow.
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CLUB MEETING
Saturday 14th November at 2:30
Timothy Walker, botanist, gardener and author, will introduce us to ‘Colour in Garden Design’.
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FIND A COPY OF OUR FULL PROGRAMME HERE
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