Pymmes House

Pymmes House was an estate house with extensive grounds, located east of Silver Street Station and north of the North Circular Road. The Grade II listed garden walls and Victorian garden are now part of Pymmes Park, showing how the grounds were originally arranged.

William Pymme built the original house in 1327, which later housed prominent figures such as William Cecil and Robert Cecil. The building burned in 1940, though its gardens continue to define the site.

The Victorian walled garden reflects period landscape design through its ornamental pond, herbaceous borders, and stone paths. Visitors today can see how wealthy families organized their private outdoor spaces during that era.

The gardens are accessible today as part of Pymmes Park, with the remaining walls and paths well laid out for walking. Spring through autumn offers the best visit experience, when the flower beds and planted areas are in full growth.

The Pymme Brook, a tributary of the River Lea, was named after the original owner and still flows through the former estate grounds. This small stream is a quiet reminder of the family who established the property nearly 700 years ago.

GPS coordinates: 51.61537,-0.06971

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47