King Henry's Walk Garden was created by the local community for the local community, and contains growing plots for cultivation by residents. Run entirely by volunteers, its organic gardening methods help to encourage biodiversity. Sustainability is a key theme; recycled materials are used wherever possible, all garden waste is composted and rainwater is collected. A year-round programme of educational workshops and events engage the whole community. Communal areas consisting of lawns with ornamental flower borders, a wildlife pond, and a small woodland area also provide enjoyment. Plants - cultivated in the garden's greenhouse - will be on sale.
Visitor Information
Open
Saturday 12:00–16:00
Sunday 12:00–16:00
Activities
Tea and home-made cakes. Plant sale. Traditional summer fête on Saturday afternoon with games, competitions, live music, Pimm’s bar and pizzas from a wood-fired oven.
Entrance
11C King Henry's Walk (to the left of the adventure playground) Nearest postcode: N1 4NX What 3 Words:
brings.candy.impose
Buses
21, 30, 38, 56, 141, 277
Stations
Dalston Kingsland, Canonbury, Dalston Junction
Toilets
Disabled toilet on site
Access
Some uneven paths, and some steps. All parts of the garden can be accessed.
Community garden located on a former railway embankment. Features include a lawn, herbaceous borders, extensive woodland, an orchard, wildflower meadow, fruit and vegetable growing, and a greenhouse.
Resident-led community garden project growing organic fruit and vegetables in 35 micro-allotments. Garden also features a raised seated herb area, rose wall, communal foraging area and wildlife pond. Nearby an orchard and meadow have been created.
