The best London gardens for hire

The Carlton House Terrace offers over 10 rooms, each of them high-ceilinged and full of natural light and potential for hire. A highlight is its private gated garden in the heart of Westminster.

This leafy space looks over St. James and is a rarity in London. The Carlton Garden is flexible in event size with space to play games such as table tennis or to host an outdoor drinks party.

With catering options available you can choose from a seasonal British menu to enjoy in this green oasis.

As long as the weather holds up.

A striking garden for a striking performance.

Set against the backdrop of the famed music and contemporary dance school, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, is their modern garden space, Laban Gardens.

With structured, angular hills and steps leading to the performance space, the 600 square metre garden actually was originally designed (and is still used) as an amphitheatre.

Now, the garden is host to events, alongside performances. Seating up to 200 guests, this versatile space can be used for dinners, parties, corporate events and ceremonies.

The stage is set, the weather is, hopefully, good, and now all that’s left is an event to take centre stage.

You can find the Laban Gardens and Trinity Laban on Romney Road.

Three acres of sprawling green fields. Surrounded by large trees. Steps leading to old buildings.

Tucked away behind these buildings is The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple’s (or the Inner Temple, to you and me) spacious garden.

It’s obvious why one of the first things you notice about it is the space. The spacious garden has room for up to 300 guests, but with their summer marquee, it can easily fit up to 600 people.

Summer weddings are popular for a reason. The weather. The instant mood boost. The late evenings. The scenery. The perfect conditions for memories and photos.

Nestled in the Royal Hospital Chelsea is Ranelagh Gardens, the current home to the Chelsea Flower Show, and what can be described as a dreamy and leafy escape from Chelsea’s busy streets.

With three garden levels, this private garden venue is ideal space for weddings, summer parties and other seasonal events for up to 350 guests.

Ranelagh Gardens are available for private hire between July - September.

You’ll find this garden just outside the Museum of the Home. Sitting at almost twice the size of an Olympic swimming pool, Shoreditch Gardens is a picturesque garden for hire in the heart of Shoreditch.

Offering up street food and drinks during the summer and if you’re lucky, sun and shade, this London garden is ideal for summer parties, weddings, private dining and corporate events.

There are four spaces available to hire (The Studio, The Atrium, The Pavilion and The Lawns) – with The Lawns hosting events for up to 700 standing guests.

You can find Shoreditch Gardens on Kingsland Road.

There’s just something about the law and lawns. Nestled in Gray’s Inn, one of the societies that trains and supports barristers, are The Walks and Marquee.

The five-acre garden has been host to fun fairs, private parties, concerts, corporate events and barbecues over the past few years.

During the summer, The Marquee offers a good balance between outdoor events and indoor coverage.

For private venue hire, you can host events for up to 1000 guests. Find them a few minutes away from Chancery Lane tube station.