Golders Hill Park and Hill Garden win Gold at London in Bloom 2026
City of London Corporation‑run sites in Golders Green receive top honours, while the historic pergola faces urgent repair needs
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The London in Bloom Awards ceremony held at Chelsea Town Hall this month recognised Golders Hill Park and the Hill Garden and Pergola with Gold medals. The awards, administered by a registered charity that evaluates open spaces across the capital, mark the highest level of achievement for parks, gardens and walled spaces.
Management and community impact
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Both sites are looked after by the City of London Corporation, the body that also cares for Hampstead Heath. Golders Hill Park, a 36‑acre area featuring a mini‑zoo, a café, a bandstand and a walled garden, attracts families and dog walkers from across north London. The Hill Garden and Pergola, a terraced garden originally created in 1906 by Lord Leverhulme, provides a raised promenade that offers views over the surrounding heath.
“We’re delighted that Golders Hill Park and the Hill Garden and Pergola have both been awarded Gold at the London in Bloom Awards.”
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Heritage status and repair urgency
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The Hill Garden and Pergola holds a Grade II* listing, reflecting its national importance. The 170‑metre walkway, with stone balustrades and wooden trellising raised 20 to 30 feet above ground, is now recorded on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk register, a status assigned last November. The listing signals that the structure requires substantial restoration work to prevent further deterioration.
City of London Corporation officials indicated that the at‑risk designation will be used to seek additional funding from heritage grant schemes. No specific amount has been disclosed, but the corporation hopes the status will unlock the resources needed for major repair works.
What comes next for the sites
Following the awards, the corporation plans to publicise the achievements to encourage continued volunteer involvement. Simultaneously, it will submit applications to Historic England and other funding bodies to address the repair programme for the Hill Garden and Pergola. Residents can expect updates through the corporation’s website and local notice boards.
Questions this report answers
+What awards did Golders Hill Park and the Hill Garden receive?
Both sites were awarded Gold at the London in Bloom Awards 2026, the highest accolade given by the charity that judges parks and gardens across the capital. The awards recognise outstanding performance in categories such as park of the year and walled garden.
+Who is responsible for managing the two green spaces?
The City of London Corporation manages Golders Hill Park and the Hill Garden and Pergola. The corporation also looks after Hampstead Heath and other open spaces, overseeing maintenance, staffing and volunteer coordination for these sites.
+Why is the Hill Garden and Pergola listed as at risk?
The Hill Garden and Pergola is a Grade II* listed 170‑metre walkway dating from 1906. Historic England placed it on the Heritage at Risk register in November because the structure needs major repair to address deterioration of its stone balustrades and wooden trellising.
+What steps will be taken to repair the Hill Garden and Pergola?
The City of London Corporation intends to apply for heritage grant funding, using the at‑risk status to support its case. While no specific budget has been announced, the corporation aims to secure the necessary resources and will update the public as plans develop.
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