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Rooftopvegplot

A nutritional garden with views across London, where fruit and vegetables grow amongst complementary flowers in six inches of soil, in raised beds on a flat roof. Trellises and greenhouse tomatoes.

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About Rooftopvegplot

This is a tiny garden, so tours are restricted to six visitors. Everything in the garden is edible, from purple climbing beans and peas, society garlic, heritage tomatoes and oriental leaves and salads. But Wendy sees the space as a decorative garden as well as a green oasis; as pleasant to relax in with friends as it is to tend the plants.

Wendy is a clinical nutritionist and the author of the book, Glorious Summer, happy and healthy ageing. She believes that gardens and gardening are important aspects of mental and physical health. This year she is researching the nutritional benefits of heritage cereals and there may be mini test-beds in flower at the time of the opening (depending on weather).

She makes delicious cakes and scones using organic and wholesome ingredients that visitors can enjoy with a hot and cold beverage. All proceeds from the sale of food and drink goes to the NGS. Wendy and Mike will be happy to answer questions about the garden and its organic and nutritional qualities.

Rooftopvegplot features

Location details

Rooftopvegplot,
122 Great Titchfield Street,
London,
W1W 6ST

Directions to Rooftopvegplot
Located on the flat roof of a private house, on the 5th floor. Ring the doorbell labelled 'Wendy Shillam & Michael Smith' to gain entry to the building.

Rooftopvegplot openings

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-17:00

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • No wheelchair access. The garden is reached via five flights of stairs, with resting places on landings and in the studio at the top.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Rooftopvegplot at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Rooftopvegplot. 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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, Rooftopvegplot does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Rooftopvegplot 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.