The square was laid out in 1853-6 as part of the development belonging to the Corporation of Trinity House. It consists of 32 individual houses plus Holy Trinity Rectory, which was built in 1872. The garden is usually open to residents only. It is maintained by Trinity House and still has its original 19th century cast-iron railings.
The garden and houses featured in the 2018 Disney film Christopher Robin, when Winnie the Pooh tracked down Christopher Robin to a city park bench.
Annual Garden Fete from 1-5 pm organised by Trinity Newington Residents' Association. Beer tent, barbecue, music, stalls and activities. Opening in conjunction with nearby Trinity Church Square, by kind permission of the Corporation of Trinity House.
Entrance
Both sides of Merrick Square Nearest postcode: SE1 4JB
Formal garden square with statue laid out in 1824–32. With Merrick Square it forms part of Trinity Village, owned by Trinity House, and is within the Trinity Church Square Conservation Area.
Cobblestone Victorian mews, once light industrial units, now studios for various artists and craftspeople. Extensively planted with pots, baskets, vines and planters.
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. Alongside fruit trees, sub-tropical planting and glasshouses, it is also home to a horticultural training centre and a vast array of wildlife.
