Garden Details
The Phoenix Garden
The Garden
The award-winning Phoenix Garden was created by local volunteers in 1984 and is the last of the Covent Garden Community Gardens of which there were originally seven, created by the local community on vacant lots in the 1970’s and 80’s.
As an ornamental wildlife garden, it provides a peaceful green retreat for local residents, workers and tourists and is a haven for urban wildlife, including the West End's only frog population! Formerly a car park, and before that blitz rubble, the garden's bedrock has required a careful plant selection to suit the conditions. The garden opens daily and is a registered charity, funded through donations and grants. Awards received include the European Natur im Garten award for ecological gardening in 2016 and a Camden Design Award in 2017. The community building - designed by London-based architects Office Sian - received the RIBA London Project Architect of the Year Award in 2021.
Manager: Louise Gates
Further information on London Parks & Gardens Inventory
Visitor Information
- Open
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Saturday 10:00–18:00
Sunday 10:00–18:00 - Activities
- Tea, coffee and snacks for sale. Bonsai demonstration, plant sales and craft activities.
- Picnics allowed.
- Entrance
- On St Giles Passage
Nearest postcode: WC2H 8DG - Buses
- Map of nearby bus stops
- Stations
- Tottenham Court Road, Leicester Square, Covent Garden.
- Cycle hire station
- Earnshaw Street (Map)
- Toilets
- Accessible toilet on site
- Access
- Garden fully accessible
Refurbished paths are accessible. Fully accessible on-site toilet. There is a ramp to the pond deck but this may require some assistance. - Dogs
- Only support dogs or working assistance dogs
