Open:

Saturday 08:00–19:00 + Sunday 08:00–19:00

Description:

Nestled in the heart of the City, the area originally housed Roman baths before vintners used the site for trading and growing vines in the Middle Ages. Today the garden has two terraces leading down to an intimate lawn – a haven for office workers and visitors escaping the City’s bustling crowds.

The garden is named after Fred Cleary (1905-1984), a great campaigner for increasing the City’s open spaces. In 2007 it underwent a major redevelopment as the Loire Valley Wines Legacy Garden, with vines and aromatic plants to evoke the flavours and bouquet of wines from the Loire region.

Entrance:

Queen Victoria Street
Nearest postcode: EC4V 4HQ

Buses:

4, 11, 15, 17, 23, 26, 76, 100, 172, 388

Station:

Mansion House

Access:

The lower levels can be reached only by steps or from Huggin Hill (steep slope).

Dogs:

Working assistance dogs only

Further information:

• Street Map
• Map of nearby gardens
• London Gardens Online
• Visitors' comments
• Garden's web site
• Printable version