Myddleton House was home to E A Bowles (1865 - 1954) who devoted much of his life to the creation of the Garden. As an enthusiastic collector and accomplished plantsman Bowles discovered and selected many plants, in particular unusual varieties, many of which can still be seen in the garden today.

After his death the garden fell into disrepair and some of the plants were lost. However, since 1984 Lee Valley Regional Park Authority and the E A Bowles of Myddleton House Society have been restoring the 4-acre Gardens in the original style of Bowles. The Gardens are currently undertaking a Heritage lottery funded restoration project to be completed by April 2011.

web site: www.leevalleypark.org.uk