Hidden gems - Community gardens in London, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated January, 2024)

Hidden gems: Community gardens in London

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in London. This list contains 22 places from Community garden category.

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The Jamaican Story Garden

Community garden

👍👍 I have just visited this magical garden with my kids. It’s truly a wonderful place and have never seen a garden like this! Owner is so kind to explain the story behind this Jamaican garden. Kids were so fascinated to hear all about the Jamaican heritage. Looking forward to visit their cafe soon!

5.00 (17 reviews) (~48.99 km from centre)

The Patch

Community garden

👍👍 Amazing place for children to explore and play !

5.00 (9 reviews) (~56.8 km from centre)

Holme Farm Community Workshop and Gardens

Community garden

5.00 (5 reviews) (~31.39 km from centre)

Our Yard at Clitterhouse Farm

Cafe

👍👍 'Our Yard' is an excellent new cafe located in an old Victorian building at Clitterhouse Farm (inside the park). It's just 100 metres from Claremont Road (entrance is opposite Claremont Primary school). I visited today and as a dog owner, was delighted to see both children and dogs are welcome. Deli...

4.90 (94 reviews) (~25.8 km from centre)

The Old Moat Garden Centre & Cafe

Garden center

👍👍 Been here so many times - before covid we used the cafe at least once a week. Used to take my little ones and read the free selection books whilst enjoying coffee and cake. It’s well priced too - good selection of plants and general lifestyle type stuff. I honestly think it’s the sort of place that...

4.70 (53 reviews) (~15.92 km from centre)

Greenwich Park Flower Garden

Community garden

👍👍 Beautiful flower garden, always full of nature and no dogs are allowed so it’s a nice place to bring children. There’s are trees which could be climbed and lovely areas to have a picnic. There’s are little flower patches dotted around and in the summer and spring they are truly beautiful, in autumn...

4.70 (43 reviews) (~14.33 km from centre)

Barnsbury Community Centre

Community center

👍👍 We have been renting the group room from BCC for a number of years and have only good things to say about our experience. The staff are friendly and helpful and the venue has received some extra TLC in the last couple of years. It's a pleasure to run our skills groups from the centre.

4.70 (38 reviews) (~20.44 km from centre)

Forest Farm Peace Garden

Community garden

👍👍 Great place it reminds me of when I worked in the coop in the 70s great stuff great produce well done

4.70 (26 reviews) (~29.41 km from centre)

Mary Forsdyke Garden

Community garden

👍👍 Very nice little gated gardens. Very nice walk around the lake. Very pretty and well maintained. Good parking.

4.70 (15 reviews) (~36.91 km from centre)

Lakeside Terrace

Community garden

👍👍 One of my favourite places to hang out in London! It's widely accessible, many bike stands outside. An absolute gem with beautiful plants and art installations. The conservatory has 1000s of plants in it and is an highlight of the Barbican. The inner open area is also super beautiful and relaxing, w...

4.60 (122 reviews) (~18.42 km from centre)

Papa’s Park

Playground

4.60 (110 reviews) (~12.68 km from centre)

Hackbridge Community Garden

Community garden

👍 Worth including a visit here if walking along the Wandle Trail. A local artist has created unusual and quirky display of artworks in the garden.

4.60 (97 reviews) (~7.07 km from centre)

Markwick Gardens

Community garden

🫤 Please be aware, this is a community run garden and not a public free park, with a membership fee. This is stated on the park website but not here on Google by the park through updates.

4.60 (64 reviews) (~70.05 km from centre)

Barracks Lane Community Garden

Community garden

👍👍 What an amazing community effort! Relaxing space to visit, hang out, meet people, learn skills, attend a workshop etc. Have a cup of tea or coffee... Rent the roundhouse, hire the entire space, make use of the pizza ovens. Just so stunning, so lovely, so refreshing.

4.60 (49 reviews) (~91.1 km from centre)

Rattray Parklet

Community garden

👍👍 Delightful. Well done to the creators. A lovely addition to the street and a good place to rest when coming home from Brixton with heavy shopping!

4.60 (21 reviews) (~11.81 km from centre)

Westbury Banks Nature Reserve

Community center

👍👍 Fantastic initiative to bring the local community together and create an amazing variety of opportunities to bring alive a bit more nature. Do support if you have a bit of spare time.

4.60 (5 reviews) (~26.54 km from centre)

Strand Wharf

Community center

👍👍 Nice chill out place. Pretty views, close to the rive, many pubs and restaurants.

4.50 (101 reviews) (~53.63 km from centre)

Frendsbury Gardens

Community garden

👍👍 Stumbled across this absolute gem whilst playing Pokémon Go (🤓) the 'pod' style building really caught my eye! Couldn't work out what it's for as I couldn't get close due to the CV-19 situ that we're suffering with right now. 💔 Did have a wander all round the paths. Really love that the garden has...

4.50 (64 reviews) (~11.87 km from centre)

Forest Gate Community Garden

Community garden

👍👍 Lovely little garden, my toddler loves it!

4.50 (48 reviews) (~22.34 km from centre)

Hogacre Common Eco Park

Environmental organization

4.50 (37 reviews) (~93.54 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Community gardens in London, United Kingdom