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28 Fishpool Street

This secret garden is in town centre St Albans close to the Cathedral and on entering it one gets an immediate feeling of peace and tranquillity. It features a C17 Grade ll Tripe House and 70 year old box and yew topiary. The garden is divided into several rooms with different planting schemes and colour combinations. Each room flows into the next taking you on a journey of discovery.

Owner Info

  • Jenny & Antony Jay
28 Fishpool Street
28 Fishpool Street
28 Fishpool Street
28 Fishpool Street
28 Fishpool Street
28 Fishpool Street
28 Fishpool Street
28 Fishpool Street
28 Fishpool Street
28 Fishpool Street
28 Fishpool Street
28 Fishpool Street
28 Fishpool Street
28 Fishpool Street
28 Fishpool Street
28 Fishpool Street
28 Fishpool Street
28 Fishpool Street

About 28 Fishpool Street

This secret garden is in town centre St Albans close to the Cathedral and on entering it one gets an immediate feeling of peace and tranquillity. It features a 17th century Grade 2 Tripe House and 70 year old box and yew topiary. The garden is divided into several rooms with different planting schemes and colour combinations. Each room flows into the next taking you on a journey of discovery.
There is a lot of seating for one to relax and enjoy unique perspectives.
The garden featured on the cover of the Spring 2024 edition of The English Garden magazine.
Plants are on sale.

Website:

https://www.instagram.com/jenjay.fishpool

28 Fishpool Street features

Location details

28 Fishpool Street,
St Albans,
Hertfordshire,
AL3 4RT

Directions to 28 Fishpool Street
No. 28 is at the Cathedral end of Fishpool St. Entrance to the garden is through the Lower Red Lion car park.

28 Fishpool Street 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.

Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 17:30-19:30

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: £8.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 28 Fishpool Street at this time.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at 28 Fishpool Street, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, 28 Fishpool Street does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. 28 Fishpool Street 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.