Lambeth Palace Gardens

The garden of the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Lambeth Palace, was open one evening to raise money for charity.  While wandering the ten acres, we were caught in a dramatic and incessant hailstorm, complete with thunder and lightening.  As such, my ability to take photographs was limited. This garden, established in the 12th century, is one of the oldest private gardens in all of England and it is stunning.

Lollard's Tower, 1434

Fig Trees Originally Planted 1556

Fig Trees "White Marseilles" Variety

Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) in Distance

The Chapel, 1234

A Late Blooming Magnolia

"The Mound" Covered in Narcissus

Doric Temple Pavilion

Blue Cedar Tree, New Lambeth Library in Distance

Live music, Wine and Shelter

Taking Refuge from the Storm

Little Venice

Sculpture by Sean Henry

Rembrandt Gardens Overlooking the Regent's Canal

Catholic Apostolic Church, Built 1891-1893

View from Café Lavelle

Café Lavell

We walked around Little Venice and shared a delicious vegetarian pizza at Café Lavell overlooking the Grand Union Canal.  People are allowed to eat inside restaurants again! 

Ham House, Borough of Richmond-Upon-Thames

Ham House, Entry

The Orangery Cafe

The Back of Ham House

The River Thames

Built in 1610, Ham House, situated on the River Thames, in London, is spectacular. The house opens next week and we will be back to tour inside.  Today we strolled through the 17th century walled garden, formal gardens and wilderness areas, and had coffee in the Orangery Café.