Garden Details
Approach Gardens
The Garden
This award-winning community garden in London's vibrant East End showcases a beautiful blend of diverse cultures with a shared passion for gardening, food-growing and nature. Located near Columbia Road's iconic flower market, Approach Gardens is managed by a resident-led committee that revitalised the site with support from the National Lottery. The space now includes over 40 raised growing beds, which provide a unique mix of Asian and heirloom vegetables, a fruit orchard, and a dedicated wildlife area. Highlights include native hedgerows, nectar bars, a wildflower meadow, bug hotels, bat boxes and ivy-covered walls that attract bees and other pollinators. Accolades include the London in Bloom Silver 'Thriving Garden' award and multi-year recognition in the Tower Hamlets in Bloom Awards for Best Community Garden and Best Wildlife Garden. Our community grow site is a cherished sanctuary for local families, schoolchildren, and day-care groups.Chair: Margaret Wilson
Visitor Information
- Open
- Sunday 12:00–16:00
- Activities
- Visitors are welcome to purchase homemade food and drinks prepared by the gardeners. Additionally, plants and produce from the garden are available for sale. There are several seating areas open for visitors, and they also have the option to tour the composting area to learn more about the garden's sustainable practices.
- Entrance
- Between Russia Lane and Peel Grove
Nearest postcode: E2 9LU - Buses
- Map of nearby bus stops
- Stations
- Cambridge Heath Overground, Bethnal Green underground, Stepney Green
- Cycle hire station
- York Hall (Map)
- Access
- Ramp available for access (one step). Uneven ground (turf) inside and some narrow paths between beds but most of the site is flat and accessible.
- Dogs
- Working assistance dogs only
