Holland Park, Kensington, England
Record Id: 1768
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Brief description of site
Formerly part of the grounds of Holland House, Holland Park incorporates the remains of 17th, 18th and 19th century park and gardens. The site, which covers about 22 hectares, was opened as a public park in 1952. It contains formal and informal gardens including a Japanese garden created in 1991, and grassed and woodland walks.
Brief history of site
Holland House was built about 1605-1608 for Sir Walter Cope. The building was altered over the years until it was gutted by fire as a result of an incendiary bomb in 1940. The ruins and the grounds were bought from the last private owner, the 6th Earl of Ilchester, in 1952 by the London County Council.
Location information:
Address: The Stable Yard, Holland Park, Ilchester Place, London, W8 6LU
Locality: Kensington
Local Authorities:
Greater London; Kensington and Chelsea
Historical County: Middlesex
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 176 | Grid Ref: | TQ247798 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 51.50339 | Longitude: | -0.2047458 |
Directions:
Nearest Underground station - Holland Park
Key information:
Form of site: public park
Purpose of site: urban park
Context or principal building: parks, gardens and urban spaces
Site first created: 1605
Main period of development: Mid 20th century
Survival: Extant
Site Size (Hectares): 22
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