Open:

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

Description:

Fann Street wildlife garden is one of the private residents' gardens of the Barbican Estate and is recognised as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation. The garden is part of the Barbican Estate and mainly funded by Barbican Estate residents. It is maintained by the City of London Corporation with volunteers from the Barbican Wildlife Group.

The garden has been actively managed for over six years with the sole objective to enhance wildlife through the planting of native species, the creation of a wildflower meadow, the recent addition of a bee- and butterfly-friendly cottage garden and a number of bird feeders and nest boxes. It is a vital open space that provides a green corridor for wildlife movement around the city.

Heavily bombed during WW2, the garden underwent renovation in the 1990s to encourage wildlife. The poor-quality, shallow soil, unsuitable for a formal garden, is ideal for the creation of a wildlife garden.

Team Leader / Barbican Wildlife Group volunteer:

Tony Stratford/ Paula Tomlinson

Activities:

Sale of wildlife-friendly plants.

Entrance:

Fann Street
Nearest postcode: EC2Y 8BR
Sells tickets.

Buses:

4, 56, 153

Station:

Barbican

Access:

One step into garden, path made from mulch/woodchip - difficult for wheelchair users.

Dogs:

Working assistance dogs only

Further information:

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