Open:

Saturday 14:00–17:00 + Sunday 14:00–17:00

Description:

Originally owned by Clifford's Inn, half the garden was acquired in 1912 by the Public Record Office. This re-opened in 2001 as the Maughan Library and Information Services Centre of King's College London. The Contemplative Garden was designed by George Carter and won the 2003 London Spade, awarded by the Metropolitan Public Gardens Association.

The design is based on the principle of creating ‘green rooms' to complement the main features of the adjacent building. Carter has provided historic continuity in his use of hornbeam, lime and yew, with an emphasis on shades of green rather than colour planting. A sculpture by Dorothy Brook and a small water feature complete the picture.

Garden contractor:

All Seasons Landscape Specialists

Activities:

Tour of the Maughan Library and ISC building at 3pm, demonstrating how the garden complements its architecture. Information sheets about the garden are available.

Entrance:

Opposite the Law Society on Chancery Lane.
Nearest postcode: WC2A 1LR
Sells tickets.

Buses:

4, 11, 15, 23, 26, 76, 172, 341

Stations:

Chancery Lane, Temple

Access:

Ramp access to building

Dogs:

Working assistance dogs only

Further information:

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