Overlooking the iconic St Paul's Cathedral, this mini jewel of a City rooftop space has been recently created and is planted with innovation and style in contemporary raised beds. The small private rooftop garden demonstrates the versatility of a corporate urban space, using many herbaceous plants and grasses. The high level urban greening forms part of the City’s biodiversity green corridor, which stretches from the Barbican gardens in the north to the river in the south. It showcases the importance not only of creating beautiful planted spaces, but also of providing essential habitats for wildlife within our City buildings.
Please note that the roof garden is not accessible to wheelchair users due to an out of service lift.
Visitor Information
Open
Saturday 10:00–14:30
Activities
Maximum 10 visitors per group - escorted entry every 30 minutes. First group entry at 10am, and last group entry at 2.30pm. Entry times to this rooftop garden are every half hour. Plenty of local cafés and restaurants nearby.
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.
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.
A stunning gated garden just 100 yards from the River Thames, Tate Modern and Globe Theatre. Bridged wildlife pond, fernery, grape vines and beautiful sculptures. Awarded many Green Flags, and a Gold in London in Bloom.
Sunken garden at the rear of 900-year-old St Bartholomew the Great Church, rescued from the wild by local residents. Mulberries and other fruit tasting. Refreshments. Music.
This award-winning wildlife garden is a unique nature conservation site, tended by volunteers from the Barbican Wildlife Group to enhance biodiversity in the City.
