DISCOVER THE HIDDEN TREASURES OF THE CANONS ESTATE

The Friends of Canons Park will link up with North London Collegiate School (NLCS) and St Lawrence Church to produce a fascinating day out for visitors who want to ‘discover the hidden treasures of the three sites within the historic estate of Canons’ as part of this year’s Open Garden Squares weekend, organised by the London Parks and Gardens Trust and to be held on Saturday 12th June 2010.

In Canons Park, the George V Memorial Garden will be open to the public as usual and looking at its best, with informally planted flowerbeds and beautifully clipped hedges and topiary.  The Friends will be manning a membership stall and Derek Roy MBE, the Park Keeper, will be on hand to answer questions on the trees, shrubs and flowers in and around the garden, which include interesting and unusual specimens such as Tulip Trees, Swamp Cypress and Ginkgo.  The Friends will be selling light refreshments.  The Friends will be on-site from 1pm to 5pm and entry is free. You may also join the Friends at the event (£5 annual membership per household). 

North London Collegiate School is situated within 30 beautiful acres, and includes an 18th century house on the site of the palace of Canons, built by James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos.  There will be an afternoon of activities for all the family. Keep an eye on www.nlcs.org.uk/ForthcomingEvents/Open_Garden_Squares.php) for details.