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Bell House

Bell House
(Photo: Fabienne Hanton)

The Garden

This peaceful two acre garden set around a Grade II Georgian manor house is home to the volunteer-led, educational charity Bell House, which provides creative learning for people of all ages and backgrounds. The walled garden has vegetable beds, fruit trees, a meadow, bees and a raised pond. The house garden includes flower beds, a meadow, lawn, a natural pond, fruit arch and woodland paths. The gardens are managed by volunteers to support wildlife, encourage biodiversity and promote gardening as an activity for physical and mental well-being.

Lead Garden Volunteers: Sarah Hammond and Shelagh Hornby

Visitor Information

Open
Sunday 11:00–16:00
Activities
Teas, coffee and cakes available.
Entrance
27 College Road
Nearest postcode: SE21 7BG
Buses
Map of nearby bus stops
Stations
West Dulwich, North Dulwich
Toilets
Toilet on site
Access
All on one level, but some narrow uneven paths.
Dogs
Working assistance dogs only

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