The Garden of St. Christopher was originally a three-acre estate in the middle of the upmarket Hyde Park suburb which has been steadily enlarged over the past decade. The Italianate-style gardens now extend to seven acres and are filled with rare indigenous flora, lovely water features, landscaped meadows and a striking Renaissance-inspired parterre and Pergola staircase enclosed by a grove of jacaranda trees.

Every year the Garden of St. Christopher hosts a Spring Open Day in support of the South African Guide Dogs Association. Guide dogs and puppies welcome visitors to the gardens, there's live music from a string quartet and even the chance to get some puppy love at the Instagram puppy photo booth!

Tickets include prosecco, coffee, gelato and a hot dog.