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24 Grove Park

Discover an exotic garden bursting with the vibrant energy of late summer. A bold, immersive space inspired by travels through Southeast Asia. This huge hidden garden, created from derelict land, gives unexpected size. It delivers the ‘wow’ factor, with many amazed by both its size, dramatic foliage, and jungle-like atmosphere. Renowned for delicious home-made cake and plant sale.

Owner Info

  • Clive Pankhurst
24 Grove Park
24 Grove Park
24 Grove Park
24 Grove Park
24 Grove Park
24 Grove Park
24 Grove Park
24 Grove Park
24 Grove Park
24 Grove Park
24 Grove Park
24 Grove Park
24 Grove Park
24 Grove Park
24 Grove Park
24 Grove Park
24 Grove Park
24 Grove Park

About 24 Grove Park

Discover an exotic garden bursting with the vibrant energy of late summer — a bold, immersive space inspired by travels through Southeast Asia. Wander through a naturalistic jungle filled with dramatic foliage and striking colours, where towering paulownias rise above lush planting schemes of bananas, cannas, bamboos, tetrapanax and more.

What begins as an ordinary suburban garden opens up into a jungle oasis. A ‘hidden garden’ created from derelict that had formed the bottom halves of two neighbouring garden surprises visitors with its unexpected scale and rich planting. Meander past three tranquil ponds, explore a productive growing area and a contemporary sunken terrace housing some of the garden’s most treasured plants.

This is a garden that delivers on the ‘wow’ factor — with many visitors amazed by both its size and the immersive, jungle-like atmosphere. Each year it grows wilder and more beautiful, as the plants mature and the design evolves.

With over 30 seats on the lower lawn and in tucked-away corners throughout, there are plenty of peaceful spots to pause and soak up the surroundings. Don’t miss our renowned plant sale, teas and home-made cakes, served in the garden.

The garden is on a slight slope with some steep steps. Some paths are uneven and made of wood chip or gravel

Featured on BBC Gardeners World, BBC Instant Garden, Garden News, Independent magazine, and Simple Things magazine.

Last admission at 4:30., garden closes at 5.

Website:

https://www.alternative-planting.blogspot.com

24 Grove Park features

Location details

24 Grove Park,
Camberwell,
London,
SE5 8LH

Directions to 24 Grove Park
Chadwick Rd end of Grove Park. Peckham Rye or Denmark Hill stns, both 10 min walk. Good street parking.

24 Grove Park openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:30-16:30

Accessibility

  • Sadly, we are not wheelchair accessible. The garden is on a slight slope with some steep steps. Some paths are uneven and made of wood chip or gravel.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 24 Grove Park at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at 24 Grove Park. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at 24 Grove Park, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, 24 Grove Park does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

24 Grove Park is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.