Exactly where to see wisteria in London

Wisteria season in London is truly a phenomenon: on my corner of Instagram, everything is purple for a few weeks. There is a reason wisteria hysteria is the most popular hashtag. If you wander London neighbourhoods aimlessly during wisteria season, you’re bound to come across many beautiful houses clad in purple blooms. But if you’re like me and you get fomo about spring flowers, here are some exact locations of where to see the best wisteria blooms in London.

Holland Park neighbourhood

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Wisteria near Holland Park

The neighbourhood surrounding Holland Park has some of the most beautiful (and insta-famous) wisteria houses. Not to mention that Holland Park itself will have beautiful tulips in bloom during wisteria season.

Stafford Terrace

Don’t be surprised when this house is surrounded by girls posing for their spring in London photos! There were so many people I could only take this close up for you:

Gordon Place

A quiet street with adorable wisteria-clad houses facing each other against a narrow alley. (Pictured above right)

Campden Hill Road

There are several wisteria houses on this long road through Holland Park neighbourhood. (Below left)

Bedford Gardens

Another famous one, this time complete with a pink door. (Above right; below)

Ilchester Place

Number One is one of the most beautiful wisteria houses in London with its red camellia bush providing a lovely colour contrast. I like to visit on my way to Leighton House Museum. (Below)

Ilchester Place near Holland Park

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Fulham Palace wisteria

Fulham Palace’s walled garden is home to a beautifully old wisteria, with a long, twisting vine that stretches elegantly across the space. There’s more wisteria draped around the café area too, making it a lovely spot to sit when it’s in bloom.

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South Kensington and Chelsea wisteria walk

This is wisteria central (and following this rough route is also a great way to see pink magnolia and/or cherry blossoms a few weeks prior). I especially love the mews houses covered in wisteria in this neighbourhood.

• Canning Place

• Kynance Mews

• Sumner Place Mews

• Selwood Place

• Elm Place

• Radnor Walk

• Redburn Street

• Cheyne Walk

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Wisteria houses on Kew Green and Strand on the Green

Start this walk in Kew Green. The houses all along Kew Green, on either side of the main street, are beautiful displays of wisteria. It is also worth wandering the smaller streets behind to see what treasures lay behind.

After wandering every corner of Kew Green, cross the bridge and head to Strand on the Green (towards Chiswick). This gorgeous strip of historical houses along the river is a step back in time and a walk I love doing at all times of year. Several houses will be boasting wisteria, and there’s also plenty of charming pubs to stop off in.

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Wisteria walk to Chiswick House and Mall

Start this walk at Chiswick House. The wisteria in the gardens is stunning, but the house itself and the rest of the grounds are well worth exploring. Chiswick House is a stunning Palladian style villa that is free to wander the gardens of. There’s an impressive wisteria near the glasshouses. Chiswick House is also a great place to see camellias in March.

After leaving Chiswick House, walk down to the river path which will eventually lead to Chiswick Mall. This walk will take you past gorgeous houses framed with cascading wisteria.

Make sure to pop over to Fuller’s Brewery when passing, as it has a wall covered in wisteria that is several hundred years old. (Pictured above) This walk also passes many charming pubs and cafes, and will end near the iconic architecture of Hammersmith Bridge.

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Wisteria at Ham House and Ham Common

Ham Common is an unlikely destination, but I happened to walk around it when visiting Ham House a few years ago and was astounded at the wisteria displays on the variety of houses on the common. It seemed like very single house boasted wisteria in some way or another. It is home to one of my favourite London houses ever, pictured below with its gingerbread facade covered in purple blooms. There’s a few charming pubs around here as well, and it’s possible to walk to Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park from here if you’re off to see the rhododendrons.

From Ham Common it is an easy walk or drive to Ham House, a National Trust property along the river. Ham House has a beautiful stablehouse-turned-cafe which is adorned in wisteria at this time of year. It’s the perfect place to stop off if you intend to carry on down the river path toward Richmond town centre (and the walk below).

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Wisteria walks in Richmond

Richmond is one of the most charming areas of London at every time of year, so do see my full guide on things to do in Richmond. In the springtime it is a perfect walking route for wisteria-covered houses and cottages.

Start on Richmond Green and explore the charming alleyways of shops before ogling the wisteria cladding the enormous homes lining the green.

Old Palace Lane

From there, walk through Old Palace Yard to Old Palace Lane, where this iconic row of white cottages sits. I am always envious of those who live here. Just at the end of the road is a fantastic pub called the White Swan, and further down will take you back to the river path if you intend to carry on further.

Old Palace Lane

Richmond Green

I hope you’re able to enjoy wisteria season in London this year, and do let me know your favourite spots for it below.

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