Visit – Aga Khan Islamic Gardens and Jellicoe Gardens
April 13 @ 12:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Aga Khan Islamic Gardens and Jellicoe Gardens, London
The eight contemporary Islamic-style gardens in the Aga Khan Centre, Kings Cross, London, range from contemplative courtyards inspired by Andalusia, loggias evoking the Middle East, to rooftop spaces echoing designs from South and Central Asia.
The nearby Jellicoe Gardens designed by Tom Stewart-Smith, were based on the C16 Bagh-e-Fin in Iran, and exhibit pools, an open pavilion, rills and soft scented meadow planting. The gardens pay tribute to the architect and garden designer Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe who was a founding member of the Landscape Institute.
Meet at the Aga Khan Centre, 10 Handyside Street, 12:15
Cost: The visit to the Aga Khan Centre and Jellicoe Gardens is free of charge.
Meeting Time: 12:15
All members and guests will need to make their own way either travelling by train or other transportation to the Aga Khan Centre. Once at Kings Cross Station walk along the side pathway, cross over the Regent Canal and cross Granary Square into Coal Drops Yard. Walk through the Yard passing through Lewis Cubitt Square until you see the Aga Khan Centre on the corner of Handyside Street.
At some point during the visit there will be the opportunity to visit Coal Drops Yard where there are many restaurants and coffee shops.
Cost: Free of charge, apart from your own travel costs
Category: WGT
Organiser: Diane James
Email: topazlily65@gmail.com
Venue: Aga Khan Centre and Jellicoe Gardens