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St Oswalds Church

A private community garden, born out of a vision to provide an oasis of green space in a neglected area. Browse the raised vegetable beds, watch the wildlife pond. Enjoy spring bulbs, followed by a procession of different blooms through summer and autumn. The garden started in October 2020, and now has borders with flowers and produce, willow pergola and arch, seating areas, and a story to tell.

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St Oswalds Church
St Oswalds Church
St Oswalds Church
St Oswalds Church
St Oswalds Church
St Oswalds Church
St Oswalds Church
St Oswalds Church
St Oswalds Church
St Oswalds Church
St Oswalds Church
St Oswalds Church

About St Oswalds Church

The garden is in the grounds of St Oswald’s church, run by registered charity ‘The Genesis Project Middlesbrough’. It is run with the environment in mind; sustainability is very important to us, and we provide habitats and food for wildlife with a pond and a ‘brasher hedge’. We repair, reuse and recycle as much as possible. We have a photo board showing the development of the garden from a bramble filled jungle to a series of welcoming rooms in an urban area with few loved green spaces. We look forward to answering your questions about all the activities on the site, which include an eco-shop, clothes and household goods bank, groups for children and teenagers, a family gym, community lunches.

St Oswalds Church features

  • Cashless
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Newly Opened This Year
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Town Garden
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

St Oswalds Church,
Middlesbrough,
Cleveland,
TS4 2FJ

Directions to St Oswalds Church
Look for the large red brick church opp postcode, and a welcomer will greet you.

St Oswalds Church openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of between 15 and 30.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Light refreshments inc tea, coffee and cake. Admission charge includes a cake.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • There is wheelchair access on the main paths, some paths may be too narrow for large wheelchairs.
  • Share this garden

FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at  St Oswalds Church. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  St Oswalds Church. 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  St Oswalds Church, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at St Oswalds Church are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. St Oswalds Church 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.