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100 Colne Road

Enchanting first floor roof garden above 1850s workers cottage with converted 1950s studios, and artist workshops to the rear. Access via wide spiral staircase to sheltered garden 9 x 8 metres, intensively planted and fully containerised. Trees, shrubs, climbers, subtle annual perennial plant combinations and new 7 x 10 metre rear extensive roof area with biodiverse mix of sedums and wild flowers.

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About 100 Colne Road

Enter through industrial sliding doors into an enclosed courtyard, planted with cobea scandens in large zinc containers and a pair of 19ft jacquemontii silver Birches in a bespoke oak and iron planter. A spiral staircase gives access to the roof garden, sheltered by an 8 m Prunus lusitanica hedge. Packed with a subtle mix of sun loving annuals and perennials in purple and whites, with evergreen structural planting, an espaliered pear and a grape vine.
Access past a mini lean-to greenhouse provides views of the rear workshop roof area, recently planted with a biodiverse mix of sedum and wild flowers and whatever has turned up! Approx. 3500 litres of rainwater collected onsite with irrigation and water pump systems in place, and bespoke ‘sedum hat beds’ made to disguise and protect the low roof water storage tanks.

There is also access to a ground floor, small stable block paved, working brick walled courtyard beside the cottage with 25 year old Wisteria in an old water tank, pileostegia viburnoides, Trachelospermum jasminoides, Hydrangea seemanii, ferns and water feature with low relief wall sculptures. Bespoke oak and iron tree planter with 20 year old Betula Pendula.
The rear north wall of the workshops is covered with mature Hydrangea seemanii and Parthenocissus henryana in bespoke original cast jesmonite planter.

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100 Colne Road features

Location details

100 Colne Road,
Twickenham,
Middlesex,
TW2 6QE

Directions to 100 Colne Road
12 min walk from Twickenham or Strawberry Hill train stn. Bus 406, H22 from Richmond train & tube stn, alight Twickenham Green, then short walk. By road, turn off Staines Rd coming from M25/M3 & A416.

100 Colne Road openings

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-18:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 June to 3 August for groups of between 5 and 6.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: Free
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Not suitable for those who are unsteady on their feet.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 100 Colne Road at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, 100 Colne Road does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. 100 Colne Road seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.