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Olden Community Garden

A 2 acre secret oasis of biodiversity on a railway embankment. Spring bulbs and blossom flourish. A lawn, herbaceous garden, wildflower meadow, wildlife pond and 1 acre woodland delight visitors. We have an orchard, vegetable beds and new butterfly garden. We compost green waste, use harvested water and build dead hedges.

Owner Info

  • London Borough of Islington
Olden Community Garden
Olden Community Garden
Olden Community Garden
Olden Community Garden
Olden Community Garden
Olden Community Garden
Olden Community Garden
Olden Community Garden
Olden Community Garden
Olden Community Garden
Olden Community Garden
Olden Community Garden
Olden Community Garden
Olden Community Garden
Olden Community Garden
Olden Community Garden
Olden Community Garden
Olden Community Garden

About Olden Community Garden

The volunteer-run charity Olden Community Garden maintains the garden, for the benefit of people living or working in Islington. The land is owned by Islington Council.
Through partnerships with local groups, people of all ages come to enjoy our special green space in the city. Opportunities for education and recreation help to reduce isolation and increase involvement in the community. Volunteering in the garden is open to all, regardless of ability or disability.

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Website:

https://www.oldengarden.org

Olden Community Garden features

Location details

Olden Community Garden,
London,
N5 1NH

Directions to Olden Community Garden
Walk from Highbury & Islington, Arsenal or Holloway Rd tube stn, or Drayton Park train stn. Or from bus stops in Holloway Rd. Along Drayton Park to Whistler St.

Olden Community Garden 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: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to all areas of top terrace. Accessible WC.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Olden Community Garden 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 Olden Community Garden are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Olden Community Garden 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.