Hyde Park plant nursery opens for guided tours in September 2026
Royal Parks offers rare access to its working nursery, which supplies plants for London’s green spaces
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Hyde Park’s plant nursery will open its doors to the public for guided tours on three Fridays in autumn 2026. The Royal Parks announced the tours will take place on 25 September, 2 October and 9 October, each starting at 3pm. The nursery, located near Serpentine North gallery, is usually closed to visitors.
The tours offer a rare opportunity to see how the nursery operates. It supplies plants for Royal Parks across London, cultivating over 900 varieties. The Royal Parks said the tours will explain the environmentally responsible methods used to grow and maintain the plants, as reported by ianVisits.
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What the tours will cover
Visitors will learn about the nursery’s history and its role in maintaining London’s green spaces. The tours will include a walk through the facilities, showing the process from propagation to planting. The Royal Parks said this work ensures seasonal displays across the capital, as reported by ianVisits.
The nursery’s location in the middle of Hyde Park makes it a short walk from Serpentine North gallery. The area is not typically accessible to the public, so the tours provide a unique behind-the-scenes experience.
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How to book
Tickets for the tours cost £15 per person. They must be booked in advance through The Royal Parks’ website. Each tour is limited to a set number of participants, so early booking is recommended. The Royal Parks has not yet confirmed how many places are available.
The tours are part of a broader effort by The Royal Parks to engage the public with the work behind maintaining London’s green spaces. Similar events have been held in other Royal Parks, but this is the first time the Hyde Park nursery has opened for guided visits.
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+When are the Hyde Park nursery tours taking place?
The tours will run on 25 September, 2 October and 9 October 2026, each starting at 3pm. They offer a behind-the-scenes look at the nursery, which is normally closed to the public. Booking is required in advance.
+How much do the Hyde Park nursery tours cost?
Tickets for the tours cost £15 per person. The fee covers access to the nursery’s facilities and a guided explanation of its work. Tickets must be booked through The Royal Parks’ website.
+What will visitors see on the Hyde Park nursery tour?
Visitors will learn about the nursery’s history and its environmentally responsible methods for growing over 900 plant varieties. The tour includes a walk through the facilities, showing the process from propagation to planting for London’s green spaces.
+Where is the Hyde Park plant nursery located?
The nursery is in the middle of Hyde Park, near Serpentine North gallery. It is usually closed to the public, so the tours offer rare access to the site and its operations.
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