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The Best Wisteria in London

04/29/20 | England, Europe, London, Travel, United Kingdom

It is that time of year! At the end of April and for the first few days of May there is an amazing amount of Wisteria in London. Last year around this time I was traveling  in Asia (Qatar, Bali, and Singapore) so I missed these gorgeous flowers in bloom and was determined not to miss them this year, even with the current state of the world. 

Thus, I did quite a bit of research and planned out a walking tour of Kensington and Chelsea to see some of the hot spots.  The only things I found quite different with many of the Where to See Wisteria in London articles I came across is gorgeous photos only had neighbourhoods or those that had streets did not give a specific number and were many blocks long and was quite difficult to find.  Thus, I have highlighted the best spots we came across with the exact addresses and they are not in order of quality of wisteria but rather in a chronological map that you can plug in and walk, camera in hand: 

Bedford Gardens – This famous pink door in Kensington is featured in almost every write up and on the gorgeous Saturday we visited the door was actually slightly ajar as the home owners were sitting on their front steps, enjoying the sunshine.  The blooms are gorgeous and make sure you also check out door number 6 with it’s red door. 

Wisteria 6 Bedford Gardens in KensingtonWisteria in Bedford GardensWisteria in London at 4 Bedford Gardens in Kensignton6 Bedford Gardens in Kensington

Campden Grove – Two blocks down Kensington Church Street from the first stop is number 1 Campden Grove with wisteria blooms across the front of the house and the garden wall.  And while there check out the house across the street, the home of author James Joyce. 

1 Campden Grove LondonWisteria in London at 1 Campden Grove in Kensington

Gordon Place –  On this road houses number 27 and 46 are worth a visit and they just two blocks South of Campden Grove towards the High Street Kensington tube stop. The second house is on an adorable dead end road and must be quite a house to live in! I

27 Gordon Place in KensingtonWisteria in London 46 Gordon Place LondonWisteria in 46 Gordon Place London

Holland Park – Even when the wisteria is not in bloom, Holland Park is worth a visit – an oasis in the middle of the city.  But if you are looking for pops of purle there are gorgeous blooms just outside the which stems across a number of arches outside the gallery.

Arches in Holland Park

Abingdon Road – Of all of the places we visited there were probably the most blooms on this street.  Make sure you walk the entire road, through both roundabouts as I found great blooms at 32, both 48-50, and 109 that are not to miss! 

48-50 Abingdon Road in KensingtonWisteria in Bloom on Abingdon Road KensingtonWisteria in London60 Abingdon RoadWisteria in Bloom on Abingdon Road

Kynance Mews –  This is a gorgeous Mews in Kensington and during late April and early May putting 13 Kynance Mews will get you to this gorgeous green house with purple blooms spanning more than two stories.  As the street is narrow it is hard to get show the full grandeur but hopefully these will give you a sense! 

13 Kynance Mews KensingtonWisteria on 13 Kynance Mews KensingtonLondon Wisteria on 13 Kynance Mews Kensington

Sumner Place – Walking between the Mews and this spot via Gloucester Road is the longest stretch on this list – almost a mile – but it is worth it!  I loved the blooms at number  27 and 32 are the definition of why the wisteria in London is sometimes called wisteria hysteria!  

Wisteria in London 27 Sumner Place in London32 Sumner Place in LondonWisteria in Bloom at 32 Sumner Place

Elm Place –  From the last stop a five minute walk West on Fulham Road brings you to Elm Place and though the street is only one block long houses number four and ten are worth checking out! 

10 Elm Place in London4 Elm Place in London

Selwood place – And the last official place we checked out was right around the corner form elm place – another dead end in South Kensington with gorgeous wisteria particularly around the door of house number 12a. 

Wisteria in London at 12a Selwood Place in London12a Selwood Place South Kensington

Walton Street – And last but not least.  This was not on any official list I had found but as we had finished our wisteria walk and were on our way to back to our bikes we came across number 88 Walton Streeet and I loved the shape of them. 

88 Walton Street in London

And if you have gotten to this point , you must agree with me and think these purple flowers are oh so pretty.  Yes, 27 photos is a bit much but I wanted to feature how different these plants have grown across gorgeous homes in Kensington and South Kensington. 

Do you know any other spots to see Wisteria in London?

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Comments

  1. Liza says

    April 30, 2020 at 1:57 pm

    Wish my wisteria looked half as good as this does. Unbelievable photos.

    Should be in a garden magazine.

  2. Aimee says

    April 29, 2020 at 5:08 pm

    I would be tempted to paint my front door a lavender that matches the wisteria or at least for the month or so when it is in bloom.

    Such a pretty color. I need to paint my powder room and this may have just inspired me to paint it this color. So pretty.

  3. jessica says

    April 29, 2020 at 2:54 pm

    Some of these are so pretty and would be gorgeous for a wedding photo shoot. Or really any kind of photo shoot. They really are magnificent.

  4. Julie says

    April 29, 2020 at 1:40 pm

    I never knew London was so popular with Wisteria.

    These look like they are out of a movie set and I can’t believe how many homes have such gracious wisteria entrances.

    Made my day to look at such pretty pictures.

  5. Linda Hilliard says

    April 29, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    Gorgeous, love them all, but the last photo is very special! And the one of you and your boyfriend.

  6. Belinda says

    April 29, 2020 at 11:56 am

    The colors of the purple are so amazing here. Some of these are so huge too. I wonder how old some of these are.

    Tremendous!

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