10 Downing Street's garden will be part of this year's London Open Gardens festival.
Most of us never get to walk along the corridors of power, but here's a rare chance to inspect the herbaceous borders of power. Two public tours of the garden at 10 Downing Street — which dates back to 1736 but will now forever be remembered for illicit government parties and Dominic Cummings' not-at-all-flawed account of driving to Barnard Castle to make sure his eyes were still working — will take place on Saturday 7 June 2025 at 11.30am and 1.30pm.
It's part of the annual London Open Gardens weekend, which sees many usually off-limits gardens fling open their gates to the public.
Needless to say, demand is likely to greatly outstrip supply. The very few places available are allocated by ballot — open from 10am on 14 April until 11.59pm on 6 May.
Meanwhile, booking for other London Opens Gardens locations — including Battersea Roof Gardens, Marlborough House Gardens and the Sanctuary Garden at Freedom from Torture — is now open.
London Open Gardens, 7-8 June 2025 (Downing Street garden only open 7 June). The ballot for 10 Downing Street is open to those aged 12+, and photo ID will be required on the day.
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