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55 Mapledene Road

A small courtyard garden with water features leads on to a lawn edged by herbaceous borders filled with over 100 herbs and plants attractive to pollinators. The planting is focused on providing food and habitats for wildlife. The top terrace has a small honeybee apiary. It is screened off but beware if you have a particular allergy! The garden employs strategies aimed at sustainability.

Owner Info

  • Amanda & Tony Mott
55 Mapledene Road
55 Mapledene Road
55 Mapledene Road
55 Mapledene Road
55 Mapledene Road
55 Mapledene Road
55 Mapledene Road
55 Mapledene Road
55 Mapledene Road
55 Mapledene Road
55 Mapledene Road
55 Mapledene Road
55 Mapledene Road
55 Mapledene Road
55 Mapledene Road
55 Mapledene Road
55 Mapledene Road
55 Mapledene Road

About 55 Mapledene Road

Small courtyard garden with fountains and container planting in cool colours leads on to a lawn edged by herbaceous borders filled with over 100 different herbs and scented plants attractive to pollinators.

The garden has featured in the RSPB and Beecraft magazines as an exemplar of planting that provides food and habitats for wildlife. A Biodiversity Action Plan focuses on supporting 5 British endangered species. On the top terrace there is a small apiary for honey bees. Features include: ponds and amphibian sanctuaries for frogs and toads; feeding stations for butterflies and moths; nest boxes and feeding table for birds; a wormery; bug hotels for solitary bees, lacewings and other insects; hoverfly lagoons and a log pile for mini beasts.

Sustainability is central to planning and maintenance including: water capture, composting, mulching, home-made comfrey fertiliser, re-use of pots and recycling.

Although the hives are screened off, visits may not be suitable for those who know that they are allergic to bee stings.

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Location details

55 Mapledene Road,
Hackney,
London,
E8 3JW

Directions to 55 Mapledene Road
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55 Mapledene Road openings

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-18:00

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 55 Mapledene 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, 55 Mapledene Road does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. 55 Mapledene 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.