Ropers Gardens
Ropers Gardens is a small sunken garden near to Chelsea Embankment with sheltered seating. It has enclosed grass and shrub areas.
Address
- Cheyne Walk, SW3
Map
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Accessibility
Ropers Garden is a sunken garden with stepped entrances that may not be suitable for disabled people.
Park rules
Our park rules include:
- barbecues are not permitted in the park
- events and professional photography need permission
- no cycling in the park
Find further information about our Park rules.
History of Ropers Gardens
The site was part of the marriage gift from Sir Thomas More to Margaret, his daughter, and William Roper in 1521. It was once an orchard.
On 17 April 1941, a parachute mine destroyed the buildings here. A small sunken garden was created on the damaged area, designed by Bridgwater Shepherd and Epstein. Cllr Lady Heath, Mayor of the Metropolitan Borough of Chelsea laid the foundation stone on 11 March 1964.
A cherry tree was planted in the south-east corner to celebrate the visit of Gunji Koizumi, who introduced judo to the UK.
Park rules
Our park rules include:
- barbecues are not permitted in the park
- events and professional photography need permission
- no cycling in the park
Find further information about our Park rules.
Contact us
- telephone: 020 7361 3000
- email: [email protected]
The Stable Yard
Holland Park
Ilchester Place
London
W8 6LU
Last updated: 12 May 2025