This small, tranquil and well-maintained square was originally laid out in 1853 and 1856 as part of the development belonging to the Corporation of Trinity House. The square includes 32 single houses (owned by Trinity House), and also the Holy Trinity Rectory, which was built in 1872. The square still has its original 19th century cast-iron railings. Part of the Merrick Square garden featured in the 2018 Disney film, Christopher Robin, when Winnie the Pooh tracked down Christopher Robin to a city park bench. Exterior shots were also used for Christopher Robin's family home in the film.
Music groups and fiddlers. Refreshments with beer tent and barbecue organised by Trinity Newington Residents’ Association, by kind permission of the Corporation of Trinity House. Stall holders with crafts, clothes, antiques, books and postcards. Children's activities such as face-painting.
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West side of Merrick Square Nearest postcode: SE1 4JB What 3 Words:
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Formal garden square originally laid out between 1824 and 1832 on land belonging to the Corporation of Trinity House. Contains one of the oldest statues in London, dating from the 1st or 2nd century.
Community garden a stone's throw from Borough High Street, set around two large and contrasting courtyards - one in full sun and exotic, one in shade and planted in shades of white and green.
Vast roof terrace with panoramic views of the River Thames and the City and professionally managed formal gardens. Award-winning kitchen garden managed by volunteers, producing vegetables and edible flowers.
This award-winning oasis of green space in south London is open to all, seven days a week. Walworth Garden, with fruit trees, sub-tropical planting and glasshouses, is also home to a horticultural training centre and a vast array of wildlife.
