St Joseph’s Garden EC1

Open:

Saturday 10:00–17:00 + Sunday 12:00–17:00

Description:

The purpose of this garden is manifold. It is an extension out into the neighbourhood of the almost invisible basement Church of St Joseph. It is a patch of green in an otherwise totally concrete, grey environment. It is a haven for birds. It is a small space where people may pause and be refreshed. We have won the first prize from London in Bloom.

The garden is a modest tribute to a very great Christian, the late Cardinal Basil Hume (1923–99), Archbishop of Westminster, monk and shepherd, whose life of prayer and total self-giving service was an inspiration to so many.

The garden was designed by young landscape gardener Simon-Peter Stobart, whose influences included Japanese design and one of the themes from the ‘Song of Songs' in the Bible – an enclosed garden in which the Beloved might be encountered and experienced.

Entrance:

Lamb’s Passage, Bunhill Row, EC1 (next to the Cass Business School of City University in Bunhill Row).

Buses:

55, 243, 43, 205

Stations:

Old Street, Moorgate, Barbican

Dogs:

Working assistance dogs only

Further information:

• Street Map (in new window)
• Garden's web site (in new window)