Open:

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

Description:

St Catherine’s Garden is situated within the monastic Infirmary, built 1154–61, which consisted of a chapel and an aisled nave of five bays. The present west doorway was added in 1371–2, when the Infirmary Hall was pulled down and the sick and aged monks were given separate rooms round the Little Cloister.

After the dissolution of the monastery in 1540, the chapel was allowed to fall into ruin and eventually pulled down. Besides its use as the infirmary chapel, many 12th- and 13th-century bishops were consecrated here, including Hugh of Lincoln (1186). It was here in 1253 that King Henry III swore to observe the privileges granted in Magna Carta.

Gardener:

Jan Pancheri

Activities:

Refreshments available in the cloisters.

Entrance:

Through the cloisters via Dean’s Yard and follow signs
Nearest postcode: SW1P 3PA

Buses:

11, 24, 88, 148, 211 + 3, 12, 53, 87, 159, 453

Stations:

St James's Park, Westminster

Dogs:

Working assistance dogs only

Further information:

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