​Campden House Court Garden, nestled between Sheffield Terrace and Gloucester Walk in Kensington, London, has a rich history rooted in the evolution of the Campden Hill area. This private communal garden serves the residents of Campden House Court, providing a serene green space amidst the urban landscape.

The origins of this garden trace back to the early 17th century when Sir Baptist Hicks, a wealthy mercer and later the 1st Viscount Campden, constructed Campden House around 1612. This grand mansion was situated on Campden Hill and was surrounded by extensive grounds.

The communal garden associated with Campden House Court was established to provide residents with a tranquil outdoor space. Access to this garden is governed by specific bye-laws and rules to ensure its preservation and the safety of its users. For instance, dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead, and amplified music is not permitted to maintain the garden's peaceful ambiance. ​

In essence, the garden between Sheffield Terrace and Gloucester Walk embodies the layered history of Kensington, reflecting its transformation from a 17th-century aristocratic estate to a cherished communal space for residents today.

General Information

  • Garden Access

    Campden House Court Garden is gated and requires a key to access from the street.

    Each household is entitled to one key.

    Keys are issued by a Committee Member.

    To request a key, you must provide:

    • An up-to-date Council Taxi Bill showing the garden levy as proof of residency

    • Photo ID

    • A £200 refundable depoist, repaid when the key is returned

    • A £50 non-refundable key fee

    If you lose a your key, a replacement if subject to a £100 non-refundable fee.

    A third replacement key request is at the Committee’s discretion. If approved, your existing £200 deposit will be forfeited, and you must pay a new £200 deposit plus the £100 replacement key fee.

    The Committee will not fulfil requests from estate agents, property managers, or other third parties.

    Please lock the gates when entering and leaving the Garden, and do not give or lend your key to non-residents. This helps the Garden safe and secure for everyone.

  • Quiet Garden

    Children are allowed in the quiet garden however please follow the rules (no games or noise).

    No parties are permitted in the Quiet Garden.

  • Private Parties

    You are welcome to hold small parties in the garden, so long as this does not prevent other people from enjoying the garden at the same time. Large parties (i.e. those involving 20 or more people) and children’s birthday parties require permission from the Commitee and permission must be applied for at least two weeks in advance.

    No large parties are permitted in the Quiet Garden.

    Bouncy castles, marquees or similar are not permitted. There should be no loud music or amplifiers, fireworks, or other excessive noise.

    All bottles, glasses and general litter should be removed at the end of the party.

  • Dog Owners / Carers and Dog Walkers

    We enjoy having dogs garden and allowing animals in our garden however we would appreciate your cooperation so we can keep it that way, therefore, please see the below rules:

    Dogs must be kept on a lead with the responsible owner/carer at all times

    Any dog faeces must be picked up and disposed of outside of the garden immediately

    Visitors’ dogs may visit the garden however the same rules follow for them too!

    Persistent offenders may be banned from bringing their dogs into the garden.

Children

Children must respect the Gardens and the plants. Parents are responsible for ensuring that their children abide by the rules of the Gardens. Children should be supervised by an adult when playing in the Gardens. Children may play anywhere except in the Quiet Garden. 
Children’s bicycles are permitted in the gardens, however, they can only be ridden on the paths, and not on the grass. 

Ball games can only be played under specific rules (as such, no heavy ball games are allowed as they cause damage to the grass, the flowers, plants and the automatic water sprinklers.

Toys should be put away at the end of the day. Any toys left lying around may be removed and given to a local charity or otherwise disposed of.

No tree climbing or walking through the flowerbeds, and no picking of the flowers.

We would ask everyone to keep the noise levels down to preserve the peaceful enjoyment of the Gardens for all the residents. This is especially important after 10:00 pm.