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Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive

A vintage garden designed to interest children as well as gardeners, with many breeds of hens (sometimes newly hatched chicks) along with new activities for children of all ages. Ever evolving, this yr there is new planting with drought tolerant plants, vegetable and fruit cage, greenhouse, larger meadow area and new wildlife areas, all with sustainability in mind.

Owner Info

  • Frankie Locke
Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive
Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive
Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive
Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive
Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive
Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive
Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive
Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive
Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive
Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive
Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive
Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive
Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive
Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive
Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive
Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive
Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive
Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive

About Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive

This is a diverse country-style garden with many different elements including a meadow, large chicken run, a fruit and veg cage, colourful cutting beds, greenhouse, pond and children’s activities. It is a peaceful hilltop plot with views over the city and has been slowly evolving over the years. The 2020 lockdown and heatwaves made me re-think the future so I’ve done lots of replanting with plants to withstand drought and the composting/leafmould area has grown. I’ve spent the long lockdown experimenting with making home made multi purpose compost and seed composts, trying to stop using single use plastic altogether and have propagated hundreds of ‘bombproof’ plants – all with the aim of sustainability.

Activities for children of all ages (2 - 82!). Many breeds of chickens.

Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive features

  • Cashless
  • Children Very Welcome
  • Town Garden
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Hilltop,
28 Horniman Drive,
Forest Hill,
London,
SE23 3BP

Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive openings

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

Refreshments Home-made teas at 53 Ringmore Rise, Hilltop & 25 Westwood Park.
Admission Adult: £9.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair a squeeze but possible.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive at this time.

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Hilltop, 28 Horniman Drive 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.