I am wondering if there is any good sample of Potager/Vegetable gardens (urban or otherwise), that is open to the public in London/elsewhere in England. I am getting an opportunity to visit - and wondered if there are any Brits here who could give me some tips. I am even happy with any cool community gardens - that teach vegetable gardening in urban settings, etc - that are open to the public to view.

Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

http://www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/local-to-you/south-east/visit-ngs-open-gardens-in-kent.aspx

http://www.kentgardenstrust.org.uk/visit.html

http://www.touruk.co.uk/gardens/gardens_in_kent.htm

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-beta-map.htm?quicksearch

Most of the above links will include places with veg, but they don't advertise the fact, as they tend to draw the visitors with flowers. try e-mailing, I know Goodnestone park gardens has veg, as I only lived 1/2 mile away and used to cycle there and have a pint at the Fitzwilliam Arms Pub! my the prices have gone up in 5 years! on their map it doesn't even indicate the veg, but it is next to the house, by the greenhouses! and Sissinghurst gardens have just opened a veg garden.
village fates, you will get to see local produce by home gardeners and they will be around to talk to, as they will be keeping a check on their produce before judging! those British Murder Mystries have their heart in village fates!
Hope this helps and enjoy your visit

Can you guess I am from Kent? :) the furthest points of Kent from London is about 70-75 miles, and the trains are not bad, bus services again pretty good, but most of these places are easier to get to by car.