Open:

Saturday 10:00–17:00 + Sunday 10:00–17:00

Description:

Eden Community Garden is a tranquil green space in the middle of inner-city Clapham. It was founded in 2000 on the site of an ancient burial ground, dating back 1,000 years to the original church of Clapham, and is part of St. Paul's Church.

Our aim is to create and maintain a sustainable habitat for wildlife and promote recycling and biodiversity through planting native British species and organic gardening. An apiary for bees and a wildlife pond help us achieve this aim. We hold winter and summer solstice celebrations. Volunteering days are on Tuesdays. The garden has won a Green Pennant two years running – the only site in Lambeth with this award.

In the 17th century the land here was connected to the manor house owned by Henry Atkins, physician to King James I. It was a burial ground for parishioners who died from the plague, followed by Roundhead soldiers killed in the Civil War battle for Battersea Marshes.

Community gardener:

Stephen Barney

Activities:

Saturday: St. Paul’s Church Summer Fair 12–3pm – cake stall, tombola, coconut shy, plant stall and other attractions.

Entrance:

Matrimony Place off Rectory Grove.
Nearest postcode: SW4 0SA

Buses:

77, 87, 88, 322, 417

Stations:

Wandsworth Road (500m), Clapham Common (1km)

Dogs:

Working assistance dogs only

Further information:

• Street Map
• Map of nearby gardens
• Garden's web site
• Printable version