Open:

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

Description:

Windrush Square is the new public open space in the heart of Lambeth, opposite the Edwardian town hall. Part of the historic Rush Common, it has been formed by the amalgamation of the Tate Library Gardens with the adjacent, old Windrush Square. The part of Rushcroft Road that used to separate the two areas has been closed and incorporated into the new square. The works, carried out by Transport for London, have taken nearly a year and this will be the first Open Garden Squares Weekend opportunity to see the result.

Activities:

The Brixton Society is organising an event, ‘Growing in Brixton, to celebrate urban gardening in the area. It will encourage the growing of flowers, fruit, herbs, vegetables and trees in everything from window boxes, through gardens, allotments and public spaces. Public sector, charitable and commercial organisations will be invited to set up stall in the square for the weekend to promote all things horticultural.

Entrance:

Effra Road / Brixton Hill
Nearest postcode: SW2 1JQ

Buses:

2, 3, 35 ,37, 45, 59, 109, 118, 133, 159, 196, 250, 333, 415, 432, P4, P5

Station:

Brixton

Access:

Level access to library from Ruschcroft Road.

Dogs:

Dogs on leads

Further information:

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