A surprise awaits you when you enter the garden, located on the roof of a former car park in the middle of a high-rise estate. The initial surprise continues as the garden is divided into five distinct spaces, which we might describe as 'garden rooms'.
Thanks to donations from other community gardens as well as local businesses and other organisations, a wide variety of planting has evolved - edible crops as well as decorative plants, several special specimens and numerous trees.
There is a large composting area for community use.
Visitor Information
Open
Saturday 10:30–16:00
Activities
Tea and coffee (donations welcome)
Picnics allowed.
Entrance
Up the stairs at the end of Charlotte Despard Avenue, across the square behind Tesco on Battersea Park Road. Nearest postcode: SW11 5HD What 3 Words:
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Prize-winning early Victorian garden restored in 1997 to the 1867 layout. Rope-edged tiles and some original trees survive. Former residents include the poet Matthew Arnold and author Mary Shelley.
One of London's premier addresses, with gardens that won a Gold Award in the 2021 London in Bloom competition. Refreshments, music, sculpture, Punch & Judy.
Substantial roof garden naturalised by plants well suited to a relatively exposed and sunny environment – roses, apple trees, herbs, wild flowers and grasses; commanding views.
An addition by Thomas Cundy to the original 1821 Wyatt plan for Belgravia. Planted with a white theme. Modern sculpture mixes with imposing London plane trees.
