Postman’s Park

(Photo: Colin Wing)

Open:

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

Description:

This small park in the City of London was formed from the churchyards of St Leonard, Foster Lane and St Botolph, Aldersgate, and the graveyard of Christ Church, Newgate Street. The park derived its name from its popularity as a lunchtime garden with workers from the nearby Old Post Office.

The park was laid out as a public garden in 1880. The Watts Memorial, a touching wall of tablets by the artist G.F. Watts, records the heroic deeds of ordinary men, women and children who lost their lives to save others. It was erected to mark Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887. The hand-lettered tiles are by Doulton, the ceramic makers.

Entrance:

St Martin's le Grand, Aldersgate Street, King Edward Street
Nearest postcode: EC1A 4AS

Buses:

4, 8, 25, 56, 100, 172, 242

Station:

St Paul's

Cycle hire station:

Museum of London (Map)

Public toilets:

Paternoster Square: Saturday 09:00-19:00 + Sunday 09:00-19:00 (Map)

Access:

Wheelchair access from King Edward Street only.

Dogs:

Working assistance dogs only

Further information:

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

Nearby Gardens (click on names for details):

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