This is a small public park in a congested area, which has been redesigned to provide a children’s playground. The playground occupies most of the eastern half, and is colourful, modern and well used, with a good range of play equipment.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Porchester Square Gardens
Borough: Westminster
Grade: Local
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 0.41 ha
Description
Wildlife
Mature trees, including London plane and lime, presumably date from an earlier, more formal, garden square design.In the centre is a small, secluded garden with flower beds, screened from the playground by hedging. A broad belt of shrubbery along the northern side, made up largely of evergreens such as spotted laurel, holly and Oregon-grape, provides good nesting cover. Breeding birds include blackbird, great tit and robin, while blue tit and woodpigeon are frequent visitors.Facilities
Playground.
Porchester Square Gardens © Westminster City Council
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