This garden has won numerous awards, including: the RHS and London in Bloom “It's Your Neighbourhood” Level 5 Outstanding Award in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; the London in Bloom Outstanding Achievement Award in 2021; and The Worshipful Company of Gardeners’ Best Small Garden award in Summer 2021. This is a testament to its creator's passion for horticulture. Nic, a member of City Corporation’s City Gardens Team, works with volunteers to nurture the plants - some he grows from seeds or bulbs, some he rescues and others are donated - in a relaxed approach to horticulture, before the plants are passed on to neighbouring community garden projects. Nic is a passionate and knowledgeable champion of bringing biodiversity into city spaces through his work with community groups.
NB This is a very small site alongside the church; only five visitors at a time.
Gardener: Nic Guerra
Visitor Information
Open
Saturday 11:00–16:00
Sunday 11:00–16:00
Activities
Plants available for donations. Nic is always happy to give gardening advice and assistance.
Entrance
Adjoining All Hallows by the Tower, Byward Street. Entry on same path as Byward Cafe. Nearest postcode: EC3R 5BJ
Drapers' Hall Garden is part of the original garden bought by the Drapers' Company from Henry VIII in 1543. Gates, walls and railings designed by Westminster Abbey surveyor Stephen Dykes Bower date from the 1970s.
Additional booking required. Tickets will be released later in the year.
Distance (in straight line)
1.2 km / 0.7 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.
Containers and recycled items hold a variety of pollinating plants in this secret roof garden, which also boasts beehives and amazing, iconic views across the City.
Visitors will be granted entry at regular intervals; last entry 3pm
Distance (in straight line)
1.2 km / 0.8 miles
Open
Saturday 10:00–15:30
Mini jewel of a City rooftop space, recently created and planted with innovation and style in contemporary raised beds. Part of the City's biodiversity green corridor.
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.
