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The Ismaili Centre Roof Garden

The Ismaili Centre Roof Garden
(Photo: The Ismaili Centre London)

The Garden

This beautiful roof garden is a sanctuary of calm, set against the backdrop of a bustling city. It reflects motifs from Islamic architectural heritage in its serene setting, and also draws on the traditions of Muslim civilisations that have inspired outstanding buildings around the globe for hundreds of years. The chahar-bagh (four-part garden), delineated by a central fountain, draws inspiration from the Qur’anic imagery of the Garden of Paradise. It combines granite and greenery with geometry, symbolism and the sound and flow of water in a sheltered yet open garden.

Visitor Information

Open
Sunday 10:00–15:30
Entrance
Entry through front door, followed by lift access to the third floor.
Nearest postcode: SW7 2SL
Buses
Map of nearby bus stops
Station
South Kensington
Cycle hire station
Victoria and Albert Museum (Map)
Toilets
Accessible toilet on site
Access
Garden fully accessible
Lifts to all floors
Dogs
Only support dogs or working assistance dogs

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