A green gem in the Square Mile, the Barbican Wildlife Garden is devoted to the enhancement of biodiversity. More than 300 species of wildlife have been recorded, including the lesser stag beetle and house sparrow. Garden features include two ponds, a meadow, an orchard, a bird hide and a woodland edge habitat. Awards include the RHS and London in Bloom Level 5 Outstanding 'It's Your Neighbourhood Award' for the eighth year running in 2025 along with a Silver Gilt Wildlife Gardening Award and the RHS National Certificate of Distinction in 2021. The Garden is also within a Grade I Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation.
Joint Lead Volunteers: Joanna Rodgers, Francis Pugh
Barbican City Gardens Team
To be confirmed but hope to include an artist in residence and a poet in residence. Plants will be available for donations as well as homemade refreshments. The Garden’s knowledge volunteers will be happy to discuss the Garden and answer any questions.
Picnics allowed.
Entrance
On Fann Street, from Aldersgate Street/Goswell Road, opposite The Shakespeare PH. Nearest postcode: EC2Y 8BR
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