Calthorpe Project Community Garden
(Photo: Colin Wing)

Open:
Saturday 12:00–17:00
Description:
A 1.2-acre community garden, which opened in 1984 after local residents campaigned against the sale of the land for development.

Today it includes a Walter Segal self-build community building, an under-fives’ area, a wild garden, community composting area and an Astroturf sports pitch.

Recent innovations include a growing space for Bangladeshi women and a growing area for local residents using permaculture techniques.
Activities:
We will be combining Open Garden Squares Weekend with our own annual garden festival, providing a variety of entertainment and activities for all ages.
Entrance:
From Gray’s Inn Road, opposite Westminster Kingsway College
Nearest postcode: WC1X 8LH
Buses:
17, 45, 46
Stations:
King’s Cross, Russell Square
Access:
Disabled access throughout the garden.
Dogs:
Working assistance dogs only
Conditions:
No alcohol or drugs.
Further information:

Nearby Gardens (click on names for details):
Distance Garden Open
0.2 KM St George’s Gardens Saturday08:00-20:00
Sunday08:00-20:00
0.2 KM Mecklenburgh Square Sunday14:00-17:00
0.3 KM Goodenough College - London House Quadrangle Sunday14:00-17:00
0.4 KM Brunswick Square Sunday11:00-17:00
0.4 KM Coram’s Fields Children’s Playground Sunday12:00-17:00
0.4 KM Hillview Saturday14:00-18:00
Sunday14:00-18:00

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Last updated: 06/03/2010