From the 'House of all Europe' to the tranquility of the Kyoto Garden.

Have you always wanted to learn more about the history of Holland Park? Ever wondered what the intricate features of a Japanese garden are meant to represent? Curious about the people who once presided over those grounds? My Holland Park Walk might be just the right thing for you then!

Just off High Street Kensington, Holland Park is often described as one of London's most charming parks. In this tour we will learn more about the family after whom it has been named and how their home became the epicenter of all social life. The main focus of our visit, however, will be the Kyoto Garden - an authentic Japanese garden in the heart of London - where I'll introduce you to the history of Japanese garden design as well as explain some of it's key features. While exploring this oasis of serenity, we might also be joined by a flock of peacocks or a heron. For locals and newcomers alike, this tour will be an opportunity to (re-)discover Holland Park in all its splendour.

Preview

For a small taster of the tour, check out the following blog features about the walk:

http://golondon.about.com/od/londonparksgardens/fr/Holland-Park.htm

http://adventuresofalondonkiwi.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/holland-park.html

http://londoneer.org/2013/05/the-japanese-sensibilities-of-holland-park.html#

http://sequinsandcherryblossom.com/2012/11/11/kyoto-tranquility-in-holland-park/

Walk Details

The meeting point for the walk is outside of Holland Park Tube Station which is conveniently located on the Central Line. This walk is open to the general public as well as Japanophiles who want to learn more about this charming and 'off-the-beaten-path' area of London. To fortify us during our walk, complimentary Japanese cookies will be offered along our route. This tour can also be booked as a private walk for groups and individuals.

Contact Me

If you have any more questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with me either via Eventbrite or send me an email directly to: yannick.pucci@gmail.com. You can also find me on Twitter (@ypldn) where I am always up for a chat.