This garden has won numberous awards, including: the RHS and London in Bloom “It's Your Neighbourhood” Level 5 Outstanding Award in 2020, 2021 and 2022; the London in Bloom Outstanding Achievement Award in 2021; and The Worshipful Company of Gardeners’ Best Small Garden award in Summer 2021. This is a testament to its creator's passion for horticulture. Nic, one of the Corporation of London gardeners, works with volunteers to nurture the plants - some he grows from seeds or bulbs, some he rescues and others are donated - in a relaxed approach to horticulture, before the plants are passed on to neighbouring community garden projects. Nic is a passionate and knowledgeable champion of bringing biodiversity into city spaces through his work with community groups.
Gardener: Nic Guerra
Visitor Information
Open
Saturday 10:00–17:00
Sunday 10:00–17:00
Activities
Nic will be present throughout the weekend to talk about biodiversity in the City and help with any plant problems. There will be plants for sale. There are a number of cafes and restaurants in the area which are open on both days.
Entrance
Byward Street, next to All Hallows Church. Entrance from café garden to left of church. Nearest postcode: EC3R 5BJ
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.
Drapers' Hall Garden is part of the original garden bought by the Drapers' Company from Henry VIII in 1543. Gates, walls and railings designed by Westminster Abbey surveyor Stephen Dykes Bower date from the 1970s.
Containers and recycled items hold a variety of edible and ornamental plants in this secret roof garden, which also boasts beehives and amazing, iconic views across the City.
Mini jewel of a City rooftop space, recently created and planted with innovation and style in contemporary raised beds. Part of the City’s biodiversity green corridor.
A hidden secret garden with a unique story and many delights in the planting. A small paved area includes a pond and fountain. Within the narrow space, climbers cover the walls and pots brim with foliage to create texture and colour.
