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The Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill Annual Tour celebrates a long tradition of urban gardening. From our first garden tour in 1928 when the club was founded, every year our members have opened their gardens on the third Thursday of May. Your contribution and participation is critical to our support of many urban gardening and educational programs and beautification of public spaces.

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Our Tour is self-guided allowing you to explore our neighborhood. We are pleased to once again invite you to King's Chapel Garden for tea and refreshments during the Tour. Please wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring along a water bottle and an umbrella. We look forward to hosting you and sharing Beacon Hill with you!

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Your ticket is the Tour Booklet which you may pick up at check in. Please refer to the map inside the tour booklet. Look for our yellow flags that mark each garden’s entry.  Ribbon gardens are viewed from the street/sidewalk.  Peak viewing is typically before lunch. Please enjoy this tour at your own pace.​

 

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Tour Information & Check-In​

The Tour takes place from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

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Check-In is located at the 5 Branch Street entrance of the King’s Chapel Parish House.

Signs will be posted to help guide you.

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No need to print your ticket—just provide your name when you arrive.

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Enjoy complimentary tea and light refreshments in the King’s Chapel Garden from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes

A water bottle

An umbrella (just in case!)

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Please note: Due to narrow paths and historic landscaping,

not all gardens can accommodate strollers.

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For Lunch & Coffee​​

The National Society of the Colonial Dames in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts invites participants in the 2025 Hidden Garden Tours of Beacon Hill to enjoy a boxed lunch at the historic William Hickling Prescott House.

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Lunch will be served between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm, and will include a half-sandwich (choice of chicken salad or caprese), chips, cookie, and beverage courtesy of Cobblestones Eatery. Seating is limited, so please reserve in advance. The last day to reserve tickets is May 9th, no walk-ups will be allowed.

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Restrooms are available on the premises

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Pre-order your lunch here, or check out one of our other recommended venues below.

 

 

  • Beacon Hill Books & Cafe, 71 Charles Street
    Reserve special Tour menu
    www.bhbooks.com

 

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Restroom Locations​​

King’s Chapel Parish House, Branch St. Entrance

Nichols House Museum, 55 Mt. Vernon St.

Boston Common

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Parking & Public Transportation​​

Parking is available at the Boston Common Garage or the Charles Street Garage—both of which can be reserved in advance. Limited paid street parking is also available.

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Boston Common Garage,

0 Charles St.

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Charles Street Garage,

144 Charles St.

Beacon Hill is easily accessible via MBTA. Nearby stops include:

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Park Street

Boylston

Charles/MGH

Arlington

Bowdoin

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(Accessible via Red, Orange, Green, or Blue Lines; some routes may require a transfer.)

Beacon Hill Garden Club, PO Box 302, Boston, MA 02114 

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