Open:

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

Description:

This once-derelict site has been transformed by volunteers into a beautiful organic garden, where local residents can grow their own vegetables, fruit and flowers, join in the year-round programme of workshops and events, or just relax in a peaceful environment.

The garden has a large raised bed along the south-facing wall, planted with espalier and fan-trained fruit trees, which is split into small plots for allocation to local people.

Visitors can enjoy the beautifully planted flower borders around the lawn (the garden is open to the public twice a week) or observe water wildlife at close hand from the low bridge across the pond.

The garden was designed for accessibility and a number of large metal planters are particularly suitable for people in wheelchairs or who have difficulty bending down.

The site also includes a small area of woodland, most unusual in this part of Islington, managed as an area of wildlife habitat. All planting has been planned to encourage biodiversity and attract beneficial insects.

The garden is run on sustainable principles. All garden waste is composted and reused on site. The raised beds and brick paths were built using recycled materials. A custom-built system harvests rainwater from the roofs of neighbouring buildings.

Voted Best Community Garden in London in Bloom 2008, King Henry's Walk Garden has won a Green Pennant for standards of excellence every year since opening. In addition to receiving awards for community participation and wildlife friendliness, it was commended by the 2009 Britain in Bloom judges as "a centre of learning excellence".

Activities:

Homemade refreshments. Plant sale. Summer fête on the afternoon of Saturday June 12th.

Entrance:

11C King Henry’s Walk (to the left of the adventure playground)
Nearest postcode: N1 4NX

Buses:

30, 38, 56, 277

Stations:

Canonbury, Dalston Kingsland

Dogs:

Working assistance dogs only

Further information:

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