This award-winning organic garden, created in the 1970s on reclaimed derelict land, is a vibrant and well-established oasis of tranquillity in the heart of a historic inner-city area. Cable Street Community Gardens reflect the diversity of the borough, with more than 50 families tending plots. The garden attracts lots of wildlife with several small ponds and a traditional British hedgerow. It also features raised planters for elderly gardeners and those with limited mobility, and serves as an important community hub. Children are very welcome.
The team has recently developed a quiet 'therapy' garden complete with banana bench, water feature and sensory planting open to local residents as well as Garden members - a perfect place to chill or meet up.
Visitor Information
Open
Sunday 11:00–16:00
Activities
Live music; children's activities; local history stall with talk on the local area at 2pm; books and music with proceeds going to the International Red Cross; homemade cakes, curries and light refreshments; plants for sale.
This year we are celebrating 15 award-winning years as a resident-run community food garden that is managed and cared for entirely by volunteers. Come and see the beautiful jewel we have created in the heart of our council estate!
Situated next to All Hallows Church on a busy road through the City, the award winning Nic’s Secret Garden and Plant Rescue Nursery is a small oasis in the urban city jungle, an exemplar of one person's passion for horticulture.
One of a group of award-winning East End community food gardens, run by diverse local communities. Food growing, fruit trees, pond, wildflower meadow, shrubs, nectar bars and bee-friendly planting, not far from Columbia Road's famous flower market.
Community garden with 37 species of tree and 161 species of plants. The Trust runs an organic food growing programme, composts all organic waste and supports community composting. Refreshments, workshops, tour and yoga/meditation session.
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.
