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36 Thornhill Square

A 120 foot country garden in the centre of town has informal herbaceous borders packed with unusual plants and soft coloured roses. The garden has been developed over more than 40 years and includes unusual mature trees. Bonsai trees are arrayed on the patio. Effort has been made to work out what plants will survive dry shade. Gold Award, Best Hidden Gem, Islington In Bloom 2024.

Owner Info

  • Anna & Christopher McKane
36 Thornhill Square
36 Thornhill Square
36 Thornhill Square
36 Thornhill Square
36 Thornhill Square
36 Thornhill Square
36 Thornhill Square
36 Thornhill Square
36 Thornhill Square
36 Thornhill Square
36 Thornhill Square
36 Thornhill Square

About 36 Thornhill Square

The garden contains different varieties of herbaceous perennials, including hardy geraniums and heucheras. Unusual perennials are propagated for sale.
There are old and new shrub and climbing roses, including David Austin’s modern English Roses. A huge Yellow Banksian Rose, as well as a Madame Grégoire Staechelin combine with alliums and foxgloves.
A collection of bonsai trees, developed over 40 years, is arrayed on the patio, along with abutilons and salvias.
We began the garden more than 40 years ago, when it was full of rubble, rough grass and a huge diseased black poplar. It is in a constant state of change as new plants are discovered and somehow made room for. A couple of years ago we created a new short path from the patio, with tall ‘see-through’ beds either side and these are doing very well. More recently we dug a wildlife pond, which attracts plenty of frogs.

36 Thornhill Square features

Location details

36 Thornhill Square,
Barnsbury,
London,
N1 1BE

Directions to 36 Thornhill Square
Tube: King's Cross, Caledonian Rd or Angel. Overground: Caledonian Rd & Barnsbury. Buses: 17, 91, 259 to Caledonian Rd.

36 Thornhill Square 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 14:00-17:30

Accessibility

  • Unsuitable for wheelchairs.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at 36 Thornhill Square. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at 36 Thornhill Square, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, 36 Thornhill Square does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. 36 Thornhill Square 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.