About Railway Cottages
Featured on BBC2 Gardeners’ World (Episode 2, March 2025) and in The Observer magazine (7 June 2020).
Railway Cottages
Tucked away from the bustle of Wood Green, near Alexandra Palace, a row of historic railway cottages takes visitors back in time. Five front gardens, as featured on Gardeners' World in March 2025, will open to the public. At No. 2, clipped hedges contrast with climbing roses, honeysuckle, abutilon, grasses, ferns, and a fig tree. No. 14 is an informal, organic, bee-friendly haven, planted with fragrant herbs, flowers, and shrubs. No. 22 is nurtured by the grandson of the original railway worker resident, a lovely place to sit, relax, and enjoy the varied planting. By contrast, 24A is a potager style cottage garden, with raised beds overflowing with vegetables and flowers. Home-made cakes and soft drinks will be on sale, along with the chance to browse our popular plant stall.
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Location details
Railway Cottages,
2 Dorset Road,
London,
N22 7SL
Directions to Railway Cottages
Tube: Wood Green, 10 min walk. Train: Alexandra Palace, 3 mins. Buses: W3, 184, 3 mins. Free parking in local streets on Sundays.
Railway Cottages 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 cakes & cold drinks.
Admission
Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 14:00-17:00
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access to pavement allows view of gardens.
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FAQs
Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Railway Cottages at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Railway Cottages. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.
Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Railway Cottages, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Sorry, Railway Cottages does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Yes. Railway Cottages 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.