This hidden and historic secret garden is a real gem, both in terms of its location and its fascinating past. Situated between the Globe Theatre and Tate Modern on London's cultural and creative South Bank, 49 Bankside has a unique story to tell which is featured in Gillian Tindall’s book The House by the Thames. Access to this delightful garden is via the ancient Cardinal Cap Alley - London's narrowest street. It has a small paved area with a pond and fountain, dating from the 1930s. Climbers cover the walls while pots brim with foliage to provide texture and colour.
Visitor Information
Open
Saturday 10:00–17:00
Entrance
Access from Bankside via Cardinal's Cap Alley opposite St Paul's Cathedral Nearest postcode: SE1 9JE
Garden presents challenges for visitors with limited mobility.
Access is via a very narrow alleyway. Small garden so numbers will be limited. Uneven surfaces, steps and a pond.
Additional booking required. Tickets will be released later in the year.
Distance (in straight line)
0.5 km / 0.3 miles
Open
Saturday 10:00–15:00
Stunning rooftop garden with a backdrop of St Paul's and other iconic landmarks of the Square Mile. Please note this garden needs to be prebooked with a timed entry ticket. There will be no access into the garden without a prebooked ticket.
Visitors will be granted entry at regular intervals; last entry 3pm
Distance (in straight line)
0.6 km / 0.3 miles
Open
Saturday 10:00–15:30
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