Open:

Saturday 10:00–17:00

Description:

Over the past three years the Friends of the Library have renovated the formerly derelict enclosed garden at the rear of a delightful Arts-and-Crafts listed building, in co-operation with Lambeth Council and with funding from the Big Lottery Fund under the BBC Breathing Places scheme and the Metropolitan Public Gardens Association.

The space is now a garden devoted to reading and wildlife, much appreciated by library users of all ages. It incorporates mature trees, shrubs and a lawn, a bog garden, accessible raised beds and a children's planting area. The garden is available as a place to sit and read whenever the library is open. The Friends and the Libraries' Service also lay on several events each year for adults and children.

Activities:

Refreshments, a display on the history and development of the garden, a garden trail, conducted tours, storytelling and other children's activities.

Entrance:

Via steps from the library (Herne Hill Road) or by a gently sloping path from the side of the library in Ferndene Road.
Nearest postcode: SE24 0AG
Sells tickets.

Buses:

42, 68, 468, P4

Stations:

Loughborough Junction, Herne Hill, North Dulwich

Dogs:

Working assistance dogs only

Further information:

• Street Map
• Map of nearby gardens
• Printable version