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Bankside Open Spaces Trust, Southwark

Published: May 2009 Photo credits: Nessie Ramm, Barney Dorman, Chiswick House Kitchen Garden, Walsall Road Allotments, Spitalelds City Farm.

Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses, Lambeth Bromley by Bow Gardens, Tower Hamlets Brooks Farm, Waltham Forest Calthorpe Project Community Garden, Camden Camley Street Natural Park, Camden Capel Manor College, Eneld Chiswick House Kitchen Garden, Hounslow Community & Environment Project Ofce (Edmonton), Eneld

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10 Corams Fields, Camden

12 Deen City Farm, Merton

13 Eden at St Pauls Community Garden, Lambeth

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14 Forest Farm Peace Garden, Redbridge 15 Freightliners Farm, Islington 16 The Green Triangle Garden, Camden 17 Growing Communities, Hackney 18 Hackney City Farm, Hackney 19 Hammersmith Community Gardens Association,

20 Harleyford Road Community Garden, Lambeth

21 Heart Garden, Southwark 22 Heathrow Special Needs Farm, Hillingdon 23 Hounslow Urban Farm, Hounslow 24 Hoxton Trust Community Garden, Hackney 25 Kentish Town City Farm, Camden 26 King Henrys Walk, Islington 27 Lambourne End Outdoor Centre, Essex 28 Maiden Lane Community Centre Garden

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30 Mill Lane Gardening Project, Camden

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31 Mudchute Park and Farm, Tower Hamlets 32 Newham City Farm, Newham 33 Oasis Childrens Nature Garden, Lambeth 34 Phoenix Garden, Camden 35 Phoenix High School Farm, Hammersmith & Fulham

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36 Poets Corner Garden, Ealing 37 Roe Green Walled Garden, Brent

38 Roots and Shoots Wildlife Garden, Lambeth 39 St Marys Secret Garden, Hackney 40 Spitalelds City Farm, Tower Hamlets 41 Sunnyside Community Gardens, Islington

42 Surrey Docks Farm, Southwark

43 Sutton Ecology Centre, Sutton 44 Sydenham Gardens, Lewisham 45 The Gardens Community Garden (GRA), Haringey

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46 Vauxhall City Farm, Lambeth 47 Walworth Garden Farm, Southwark 48 Waterloo Millennium Green, Lambeth 49 Wellgate Community Farm, Barking & Dagenham 50 Woodlands Farm Trust, Greenwich/Bexley

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Hammersmith & Fulham

Londons community farms and gardens hold a City Harvest Festival each September. Learn more at www.farmgarden.org.uk/city-harvest-festival.html

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Cyclists can try a circular route taking in eight of Londons city farms. For details visit www.farmgarden.org.uk/cycle-route.html

11 Culpeper Community Garden, Islington

Contact: FCFCG London Ofce, PO Box 25359, London NW5 4ZN. Email: london@farmgarden.org.uk, Telephone: 020 7485 5001

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While care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information, FCFCG cannot be held responsible for any errors.

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Entry to projects is free unless otherwise stated, but donations are very welcome. Most sites have limited staff/volunteers so please call if planning a group visit. Many city farms are closed on Mondays. You can pop by as a visitor, or get more involved as a volunteer by taking part in activities such as gardening, composting, animal care or by helping less able people to enjoy these community projects. Some places run training courses with recognised qualications. Look no further! This map will help you nd your local city farm or community garden. To nd local teaching resources To meet the neighbours Ways to improve the local environment & encourage wildlife

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Eden at St Pauls Community Garden, Lambeth Calthorpe Project Community Garden, Camden
A 1.2 acre garden described as an oasis by visitors. Features many unexpected and interesting areas, including a waterfall, mosaic path and Bengali womens plots, plus family allotments, wild garden and a greenhouse. Our main building is a Walter Segal design with a green roof. Facilities:
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Surrey Docks Farm, Southwark Hackney City Farm, Hackney

Meet the animals in our cobbled farmyard, then relax in the beautiful organic garden. Our award-winning caf opens daily except Monday. Volunteer programmes and regular evening and weekend activities, including upholstery, cycle maintenance, pottery and eco-living courses. Facilities:

Bankside Open Spaces Trust, Southwark

Brings people together to create inspiring urban green spaces. We do this via consultations, bringing together park steering groups, managing major works, looking after gardens and organising community gardening events and activities. Projects include food growing, youth activities and transforming housing land. Facilities:
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Community & Environment Project Ofce (Edmonton), Eneld

Demonstration allotment for practise of organic food production and composting in a densely populated urban setting. Facilities:
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A quiet green space beneting the whole neighbourhood. Aims to create a sustainable habitat for wildlife and to promote recycling and bio-diversity. Includes community compost facilities, a childrens gardening club and volunteer days. Facilities:
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King Henrys Walk Garden, Islington Heathrow Special Needs Farm, Hillingdon
Offers a warm and friendly atmosphere where people with varying disabilities can work with animals and horticulture on our 7-acre site. A variety of farm animals includes four horses used for Riding for the Disabled. Facilities:
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Mill Lane Gardening Project, Camden

A horticultural training project for adults with learning disabilities. We are open as a garden centre, selling potted bedding plants, shrubs and climbers. We specialise in container gardening and plants for smaller spaces. Christmas trees sold during December. Facilities:
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Roots and Shoots Wildlife Garden, Lambeth Phoenix Garden, Camden

Award-winning community garden providing a retreat for both people and wildlife. Focused on encouraging wildlife, including frogs, kestrels and sparrows. Recycled materials used as habitats. Attractive, unusual planting for year round interest. Midsummer, Halloween and Christmas parties, plus special events for members. Planting Days and regular volunteer workdays. Facilities:
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An organic community garden with growing plots, beautiful planting, a wildlife pond and woodland nature reserve. Run by volunteers, this is a vibrant green space, providing a focus for the local community and a breath of fresh air in this corner of London. Facilities: Open: Sat 124pm; Weds 10am3pm Location: 11C King Henrys Walk, N1 (behind playground). Tube: Highbury & Islington, then 30 or 277 bus. Train: Canonbury, Dalston Kingsland. Bus: 30, 38, 56, 277 Contact: 020 7923 9035; www.khwgarden.org.uk

Open: Daily Location: Rectory Grove, SW4. Tube: Clapham Common. Bus: 77, 87, 88, 322, 417 Contact: 020 74983810; eden@stpaulssw4.org

The garden has a summer meadow, two ponds, decorative beds, childrens shelter, Dragons Den and Paradise Corner. Study centre facilities include video-microscopy, exhibitions and training. The eco-learning centre is for vocational training, meetings, conferences, family and environmental education events. Guided tours and room hire available. Facilities: Open: Mon to Fri, 10am5pm all year, some closures in August (call rst) Location: Walnut Tree Walk, SE11. Tube: Lambeth North or Elephant and Castle. Rail: Waterloo/Waterloo East. Bus: 3, 59, 159 Contact: 020 7587 1131; www.rootsandshoots.org.uk

A thriving 2.2 acre city farm, with projects for adults with learning difculties, schools and Young Farmers. Meet our cows, donkeys, pigs, sheep, chicken, geese, ducks and turkeys. Or relax in the herb garden by the River Thames. Facilities:
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Walworth Garden Farm, Southwark

An environmental/horticultural training centre featuring a wildlife area and fruit, vegetable and ower beds. Also polytunnels, a large greenhouse and bees. We run horticultural training for the unemployed, an environmental programme for local schools, after school clubs, a horticultural therapy group, community outreach work and a contracting team. Facilities: Open: By prior arrangement Location: Corner of Manor Place and Braganza Street, SE17. Tube: Kennington. Bus: 12, 35, 45, 59, 133, 355 Contact: 020 7582 2652; farm@wgfarm.plus.com

Open: Tues-Sun, 10am5pm. Location: Rotherhithe Street, SE16. Tube: Canada Water. Bus: C10, 381 Contact: 020 7231 1010; dockcityfarm@btconnect.com

Open: Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4.30pm, plus seasonal weekends Location: On West End Lane, NW6. First left after re station. Tube: West Hampstead. Train: North London Line Contact: 020 7431 1160; milllane@camdensociety.co.uk

Open: 10am5pm or by appointment Location: Junction of King James Street and Library Street, SE1. Tube: Elephant and Castle Contact: 020 7261 1009; www.bost.org.uk

Open: Winter 9am5pm weekdays, 11am 5pm weekends. Summer 10am6pm (8.30pm school hols) weekdays, 10am6pm weekends. Location: Corner of Grays Inn Road and Ampton Street, WC1. Tube: Five minute walk from Kings Cross. Bus: 46, 17, 45 Contact: 020 7837 8019; www.calthorpeproject.org.uk

Open: Every Thursday morning Location: Meet at 10.30am at Green Towers Community Centre, Edmonton Green. Rail: Edmonton Green. Bus: 149, 259, 144, 191, 192, 279, W6, W8 Contact: 01992 701 438; yes.cepo@talktalk.net

Open: Tues to Sun, 10am4.30pm Location: Goldsmiths Row, off Hackney Road, E2. Tube: Bethnal Green (15 minute walk). Bus: 26 & 48 (Liverpool Street); 55 (Old Street) Contact: 020 7729 6381; www.hackneycityfarm.co.uk

Open: Mainly used by groups. Call for availability Location: Corner of Stanwell Moor Road & Bath Road. Tube: Hatton Cross then H30 bus to Waterside (short walk down road). Bus: 81 Contact: 01753 680330

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Open: Daily, dawn to dusk Location: Corner of St Giles Passage and New Compton Street, WC2. Tube: Tottenham Court Road or Covent Garden. Bus: 8, 10, 14, 19, 24, 25, 29, 38, 55, 73, 98, 134, 176 Contact: 020 7379 3187; www.phoenixgarden.org

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Forest Farm Peace Garden, Redbridge

Volunteers are regenerating 2.5 acres of derelict allotments, creating a peaceful and productive therapeutic space. Programmes for refugees, asylum seekers and mental health service users. Organic communal vegetable plots, fruity forest garden, herbs, beehives, polytunnel and wildlife areas. Monthly sustainable living workshops, arts events and healthy outdoor cooking.

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Sutton Ecology Centre, Sutton
Enjoy a variety of habitats in this Local Nature Reserve and nd out about environmental issues. We run a range of events and activities for children and adults. Pond dipping equipment available. Facilities:
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Mudchute Park and Farm, Tower Hamlets Hammersmith Community Gardens Association, Hammersmith & Fulham
Manages Loris Road Community Garden, Godolphin Garden in Shepherds Bush and a food growing project at Ravenscourt Park Greenhouses. The gardens work with local schools and have undertaken several community arts and history projects. Check the website for events and workshops. Facilities:
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Waterloo Millennium Green, Lambeth

In the heart of Waterloo, on the interchange of two major roads, with high levels of pollution and next door to Waterloo station is WMG a green haven among high density urban greyness. A focus for community involvement in the environment, gardening with the homeless, volunteering and youth projects. Facilities:
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Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses, Lambeth

Volunteer-run charity and community garden project on an historic site in Brockwell Park. Several distinct gardens (including a medicinal herb garden), two big greenhouses, demonstration vegetable plots and wildlife areas. Volunteers always welcome. Educational visits by arrangement. Plant and seasonal produce sales every Sunday pm. Facilities:
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Lambourne End Outdoor Centre, Essex Hounslow Urban Farm, Hounslow

One of the largest community farms in London. We provide a safe environment for visitors to meet, touch and feed a wide variety of unusual animals. Activities including pig racing, and animal handling sessions are available every weekend and daily during school holidays. Facilities:

Camley Street Natural Park, Camden

Innovative and internationally acclaimed nature reserve situated in the heart of Kings Cross. One of the earliest examples of a purpose-built natural reserve in the UK, now an essential resource for local people. Activities include childrens pond-dipping and education classes, volunteering opportunities, a graduate trainee scheme in conservation skills and year-round family events. Facilities:
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Corams Fields, Camden

A green oasis in central London for childrens play. Lots of play equipment; paddling pool and pets corner with goats, sheep, ducks etc. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Facilities:

Open: Weds, Fri & Sun, 10am5pm Location: End of Hazelbrouck Gardens, Hainault, IG6. Tube: Hainault. Bus: 150, 247 Contact: 020 8252 0201; www.forestfarmpeacegarden.org

A 54-acre classroom located in beautiful Essex countryside, yet within the M25. Using the farm, environmental areas, adventure activities and residential accommodation, it offers personal development and educational programmes to community groups and schools. Many volunteering and training opportunities, including accredited vocational learning and care farming initiatives. Facilities:

Europes largest city farm with 32 acres of park and wetlands, our award-winning restaurant the Mudchute Kitchen, the BHS-registered Equestrian Centre and more than 200 animals and birds. We welcome visitors of all ages, plus educational, corporate and community groups. Our community barn is available to hire with catering. Facilities:

St Marys Secret Garden, Hackney Phoenix High School Farm, Hammersmith and Fulham
A unique educational space in the heart of White City, providing activities for local schools, families and community groups. Focuses on learning, emotional development, community integration and regeneration. Holiday playschemes, weekend workshops, school sessions, animal corner. Volunteering arrangements via www.hcga.org.uk Facilities:
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Open: Daily, dawn to dusk. Information room open 10am4pm, MonFri Location: The Old Rectory, Festival Walk, Carshalton, SM5 (behind the ponds). Rail: Carshalton. Bus: 127, 154, 157, 407, 726 Contact: 020 8770 5820

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A community resource for well-being and learning that welcomes all. Peaceful 0.7-acre oasis contains a herb & sensory space, food plots, herbaceous borders and woodland. Organic produce for sale. Activities: therapeutic & social horticultural, courses for learning disabled adults, training & support for local residents, work programmes and volunteering. Facilities:
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Location: Junction of Baylis Road and Waterloo Road (opp. the Old Vic). Tube/Rail: Waterloo. Bus: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243 Contact: via BOST on 020 7261 1009; www.bost.org.uk/waterloogreen.php

Open: TuesSun, 9am5pm Location: Limited parking available on Pier Street off Manchester Road, London E14. Train: Mudchute (DLR), 10 minute walk from Masthouse Terrace Pier (Thames Clippers). Bus: D3, D6, D7, D8 Contact: 020 7515 5901; www.mudchute.org

Open: Sunday afternoons. Members and inducted volunteers: Weds & Thurs (summer 15.30pm, winter 124pm) Location: Main entrance between tennis courts and walled garden in Brockwell Park, SE24. Train: Herne Hill and Tulse Hill Stations. Bus: 2, 3, 37, 196, 432 Contact: 020 7622 4913; www.brockwellparkcommunitygreenhouses.org.uk

Open: Daily. 9amdusk in winter, 9am8pm in summer Location: Guilford Street, WC1. Tube: Russell Square. Bus: 45, 168, 17, 46 Contact: 020 7837 6138 ; info@coramselds.org.uk

Open: See website for details Location: A312 at Faggs Road, Feltham. Tube: Hatton Cross Station. Bus: 90, 490, 285 from Hounslow or Twickenham Contact: 020 8831 9658; www.hounslow.info/parks/urbanfarm

Open: Daily for organised groups Location: Manor Road, 1/4 mile past the Miller & Carter on right, by Hainault Forest. Tube: Grange Hill 2 miles, Hainault 4 miles Contact: 020 8500 3047; www.lambourne-end.org.uk

Open: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri. First Sat of each month Location: Corner of Pearson Street and Appleby Street, E2. Tube: Old Street or Liverpool Street. Bus: 149, 243, 67, 242, 55, 26, 48 Contact: 020 7739 2965; www.stmaryssecretgarden.org.uk

Open: Daily, 10am5pm (or dusk). Location: Off Camley Street, NW1. Rail & Tube: Five minute walk from Kings Cross & St. Pancras. Bus: 214 Contact: 020 7833 2311; camleyst@wildlondon.org.uk

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Freightliners Farm, Islington

Bringing the countryside to Islington, Freightliners is a working farm with vegetable gardens, rare breed animals and poultry. Sustainable buildings on-site include the fantastic oak and straw bale cafe. Activities include bee keeping, crafts, after school club, under 5s and school visits. Facilities:
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Location: Next to 3 Loris Road W6 and next to 59 Godolphin Road W12. Tube: Hammersmith, Goldhawk Road, Shepherds Bush. Bus: 220 Contact: 07890 514050; www.hcga.org.uk

Sydenham Gardens, Lewisham

Provides gardening, conservation and creative opportunities for local residents, particularly those with physical or mental health problems. Features include Victorian style greenhouse, nature reserve, pond and fruit & vegetable garden. Some gardening sessions open to public. Facilities:
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Location: Next to the Phoenix Fitness Centre off Bloemfontein Road W12 Contact: 020 8749 1141

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Wellgate Community Farm, Barking and Dagenham

A growing place for individual development, the farm provides opportunities for handson experience of farm and environmental activities including animal care, horticulture, crafts, maintenance and recycling. We welcome visitors, volunteers, trainees, therapy clients and organised educational visits. Facilities:
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Open: Weds 10am-1pm and events (see web) Location: Holland Drive, off Queenswood Road, SE23 2QJ. Bus: 75, 356. Rail: Forest Hill, Sydenham

Open: Tues to Sun, 10am1pm & 25pm, closes 4pm in winter Location: Next to Paradise Park, on Sheringham Road, N7. Tube: Highbury & Islington or Holloway Road. Rail: Drayton Park, Highbury and Islington. Bus: 43, 271

Bromley by Bow Gardens, Tower Hamlets

Community gardens within a regenerated park. Live willow garden with community plots, playground designed by local children and great cafe. Bromley by Bow Centre runs art/health activities including certicated horticultural training. Facilities:
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Capel Manor College, Eneld

The gardens are a colourful and scented oasis, surrounding a Georgian manor and Victorian stables. Offers a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes at Greater Londons only specialist college of horticulture, oristry, garden design, equine, animal care and countryside studies. Facilities:

Contact: 020 7609 0467; www.freightlinersfarm.org.uk

Maiden Lane Community Centre Garden Project, Camden Hoxton Trust Community Garden, Hackney Harleyford Road Community Garden, Lambeth
A mix of formal and wild garden areas with a pond, picnic area and childrens playspace. An oasis in the heart of Vauxhall, run entirely by volunteers. Workdays every rst Sunday of month at 2pm. All welcome. Surrounded by housing estates, the garden is popular with the whole community for its mature shrubs, shady trees and dog free status. A feature of the garden is the old Fever Hospital Clock Tower. The garden is maintained through a horticultural trainee programme. Facilities:
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Newham City Farm, Newham

Our main attraction is a shire horse who gives cart rides at events. We focus on rare breeds including Golden Guernsey goats, Berkshire pigs, Portland sheep and a Red Poll cow. Exotic animals include alpacas and a kookaburra. Facilities:

Contact: 020 8291 1650; www.sydenhamgarden.org.uk

Spitalelds City Farm, Tower Hamlets Poets Corner Garden, Ealing

Situated on a quiet corner, the garden is planted and tended by volunteers to give colour, enjoyment and tranquillity to all. Our bright backdrops and contemporary poems are created by community children and local arts group. We welcome all visitors. Facilities:
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Culpeper Community Garden, Islington

Beautiful, award-winning public garden with ponds, rose pergola, large grass area and an array of herbaceous perennials and shrubs. Culpeper brings people from all walks of life together. Visit anytime, or come to a social or fundraising event a friendly welcome is assured. Facilities:
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Composed of three small gardens, a mini orchard, an under-5s area and a communal garden. The garden is being brought back to life by local volunteers, who are changing a derelict space into a pleasant space for fun and activities. A new initiative is the Green Gym part of the Garden Wildlife Community Link. Facilities:
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An urban oasis less than a mile from the City, the farm provides activities for all ages and abilities, including a comprehensive training programme, fresh farm produce for sale, friendly animals, tranquil gardens and a mobile farm service for those unable to get to us. Facilities:

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Open: Daily 9am3.30pm. 9amnoon on bank holidays Location: Collier Row Road, Romford, 300 yards from the A1112 junction. Rail: Hainault or Romford stations, then 247 bus. Bus: 247, 62 Contact: 01708 747850; www.wellgatecommunityfarm.org.uk

Open: By appointment Location: The garden is located around the Community Centre at 156 Maiden Lane, NW1. Tube: Camden Town or Kings Cross. Rail: Camden Road (overground tube). Bus: 274, 10, 253, 29 Contact: 020 7267 9586

Open: Daily, summer 10am5pm, winter 10am4pm Location: Stansfeld Road off Tollgate Road, E6. Tube: Plaistow then 262 bus. Bus: 262, 276, 300. DLR: Royal Albert Contact: 020 7474 4960; www.newham.gov.uk/services/cityfarm

The Gardens Community Garden (GRA), Haringey

Includes a paved area and raised beds for disabled access and children. The garden features tree ferns, perennials, evergreen shrubs, a mosaic, willow sculptures and seating. The Gardens Residents Association (GRA) organise events in the garden. Awards: Green Pennant Awards and won Best Community Garden in London 2006. Facilities:
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Open: Park always open. Centre & caf open weekdays, 9am5.30pm Location: Corner of St. Leonards Street and Grace Street, E3. Tube: Bromley by Bow. DLR: Bow Church or Devons Road Contact: 020 8709 9735; www.bbbc.org.uk

Open: Mar to Oct daily, 10am6pm. Nov to Feb weekdays only, 10am4pm Location: Bullsmoor Lane, Eneld, Middlesex, EN1. Rail: Turkey Street, Junction 25, M25 Contact: 08456 122122; www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk

Open: Daily, 8am till dusk Location: Junction of Cloudesley Road and Copenhagen Street, N1. Tube: Angel. Bus: 19, 38, 73 Contact: 020 7833 3951; www.culpeper.org.uk

Green Triangle Garden, Camden

A tranquil haven, this two acre site has woodland, scrub, pond, bog garden and a seating area. We host a variety of wildlife and there is an open grassy area for picnics. Facilities:
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Open: 9.30am5.30pm or dusk weekdays Location: Hoxton Street, N1. Tube: Old Street. Bus: 149, 243. Contact: 020 7729 1480; www.hoxtontrust.com/community.htm

Open: 10.30am5pm, Tues to Sun Location: Pedley Street, E1. Reached from Buxton Street through footpath beside Allen Gardens. Tube: Shoreditch, Liverpool Street or Whitechapel. Buses: D3 to Vallance Road opp. Buxton Street Contact: 020 7247 8762; www.spitaleldscityfarm.org

Open: 9amdusk Location: Harleyford Road SW8, junction with Durham Street. Tube: Vauxhall or Oval. Rail: Vauxhall. Bus: 36, 185. Contact: 0207 485 5001

Open: Open access Location: Corner of Chaucer Road & Myrtle Road, W3, a short walk from Acton Central Station Contact: 020 7485 5001

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Open: By appointment only Location: On land between Fairhazel Gardens, Goldhurst Terrace and Greencroft Gardens NW6 Contact: 020 7485 5001

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Woodlands Farm Trust, Greenwich/Bexley

Purchased in 1997 to become a community farm for the 21st century, this 89-acre farm is managed under the Natural England Scheme. Activities include hedge-laying, planting, hay meadow management and watercourse restoration. The farm generates funds through traditional farming practices and educational activities. Facilities:
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Location: Doncaster Gardens, Stanhope Gardens off Green Lanes, N4. Contact: 020 8374 7721; www.gardensresidents.blogspot.com

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Chiswick House Kitchen Garden, Hounslow
A 17th century walled garden neglected for decades until local volunteers began work in 2005. Now restored to productivity and beauty as an educational and horticultural project. Vegetables, fruit, herbs, owers, herbal maze, orchard. Facilities:
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Kentish Town City Farm, Camden Heart Garden, Southwark
Provides a range of activities including growing vegetables for healthy eating and arts projects. Patients with CHD and long term illness can be referred to the project, which has an emphasis on friendly, social activities and holistic health. Facilities:
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Brooks Farm, Waltham Forest

Leytons own city farm, with animals including goats, sheep, ponies, turkeys, a llama and more. Phone for details of events and school visits. Facilities:
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Meanwhile Gardens & Mind Wildlife Garden, Kensington and Chelsea

Reclaimed from wasteland in 1977 by sculptor Jamie McCullough and a group of local people, the land has been transformed by volunteers into lush gardens. Free facilities include a skatepark and a drop-in centre for children under 6. Includes a pond, festival lawn, therapeutic wildlife garden, Moroccan garden and sculptural drinking fountain. Facilities:
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Oasis Childrens Nature Garden, Lambeth

Provides environmental education and natural play to local schools and children. Play projects open to children of 5+ years. Activities include making dens, weaving, arts & crafts, gardening and planting seeds. The garden includes organic veg patches, a sensory trail, woodlands, ponds, cottage garden, soft fruits and a wildower meadow. Facilities:
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Open: Daily 9.30am4.30pm, except Christmas Day

Deen City Farm, Merton

Educational resource and community project on a ve acre site in Morden Hall Park, providing a small example of a working farm and garden. We promote and educate in the care of all animals and respect for the environment through accessible and supportive activities. Facilities:
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Growing Communities, Hackney

Volunteers can dig, plant, harvest and sow organic fruit and vegetables. We provide education and training, volunteer taster sessions and school visits. Theres also an eco-building for hire, organic box scheme and seasonal events. Or simply come along and enjoy the gardens. Facilities:
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Sunnyside Community Gardens, Islington Roe Green Walled Garden, Brent

Wildlife garden, tree nursery, organic veg, recycling projects, woodwork including bird and hedgehog boxes. Barn Hill Conservation Group welcomes visitors and volunteers. Tea available for volunteers and at events. Facilities: Open: Tues, Thurs and Sat 10am-2.30pm and for events Location: Roe Green Park, NW9. Tube: Kingsbury. Bus: 183, 204 Contact: 020 8206 0492; www.bhcg.ik.com Caring for the earth and people, particularly adults with special needs, local children and their families. Activities include organic maintenance and development of green community spaces, composting, playschemes, festivals, camping and bike maintenance. Call for details on volunteering, activities and events. Facilities:
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Location: Shooters Hill. Rail: Welling or Falconwood. Bus: 89 (connects with Lewisham & Blackheath stations), 486

The rst ever City Farm, this four-acre project provides animals, gardening space and a focus for education and community work for thousands of users. Emphasis on working with young people and those with special needs. School/group visits by appointment. Pony rides, party hire and under-5s drop-in. Facilities:
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Vauxhall City Farm, Lambeth

Visitors can see a wide range of animals from poultry to ponies. Theres also community vegetable and herb gardens, arts and craft activities and a restful ecology area. We are a therapeutic riding centre and provide familybased activities in the holidays. Facilities:
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Contact: 020 8319 8900; www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

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Open: Daily. 9.30am4.30pm Nov to Mar; 10.30am5.30pm Apr to Oct. Closed for lunch 12.301.30pm Location: Skeltons Lane Park, enter via Skeltons Lane, E10. Tube: Leyton Central, Walthamstow Central. Train: Leyton Midland. Bus: 97, 69, 257 Contact: 020 8539 4278; brooksfarm@walthamforest.gov.uk

Open: Open for drop-in work sessions on specic days each week. Opening times vary check website for details. Location: Burlington Lane, London W4. Tube: Turnham Green. Train: Chiswick. Bus: 190 and E3 Contact: info@kitchengarden.org.uk www.kitchengarden.org.uk

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Open: 10am4.30pm, Tues to Sun. Closed Mondays (except bank holidays). Location: Off Windsor Avenue SW9. Tram: Phipps Bridge or Morden Road. Tube: Colliers Wood or South Wimbledon Contact: 020 8543 5300; www.deencityfarm.co.uk

Open: Fridays. Contact group for more details Location: Enter via Multicultural Gardens, Burgess Park, next to Albany Road SE5. Tube: Elephant and Castle, then buses 68, 171, 176, 12, 53, 343 Contact: 020 7277 4297; www.artinthepark.co.uk

Open: Contact project for details Location: Sites at Allens Gardens N16 and Springeld Park E5 Contact: 020 7502 7588; www.growingcommunities.org

Open: 9am-5pm daily Location: Cresseld Close, off Grafton Road, NW5. Tube: Kentish Town or Chalk Farm. Rail: Gospel Oak or Kentish Town West. Bus: 134, 214, C1, C2, Kentish Town 24, 46 to Queens Crescent Contact: 020 7916 5421; www.ktcityfarm.org.uk

Open: Gardens open access. Call 020 8960 7894 for Playhut opening hours Location: 154 & 156-158 Kensal Road, W10. Tube: Westbourne Park; Bus: 23, 52, 18 Contact: 020 8960 4600 (Meanwhile), 0208 960 6336 (Mind); www.meanwhilegardens.com

Open: For schools Weds-Fri, 9am-3.30pm. Open access Tues-Fri, 3.30-5.30pm; Sat 10am-3.30pm Location: Corner of Larkhall Lane and Studley Road, SW4. Tube: Stockwell. Bus: 77 or 87 to Wandsworth Road, 322, 355,155, 88 to Stockwell Contact Details: 020 7498 2329; www.oasisplay.org.uk

Open: Mon to Weds and Fri, 10am4pm Location: Junction of Sunnyside Road and Hazelville Road, N19. Tube: Archway. Rail: Crouch Hill. Bus: 210, 41 Contact: 020 7272 3522; www.sunnysidegarden.org.uk

Open: Weds to Sun, 10.30am4pm Location: Tyers Street, London, SE11. Tube & Rail: Vauxhall. Bus: 2, 2a, 3b, 36, 36b, 44, 77, 77a, 88, 185, 322, 344 Contact: 020 7582 4204; www.vauxhallcityfarm.org

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