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The Green Patch

The Green Patch is a 2½ acre, Green Flag award-winning community garden, nestled in the heart of England. We have hens, ducks, beehives, ponds, children's play area, orchard and so much more. We rely on our wonderful volunteers to make our friendly and magical garden the warm and welcoming place it is. Run by the environmental charity Groundwork Northamptonshire.

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About The Green Patch

The Green Patch is a 2½ acre community garden nestled in the heart of England. We run sessions for children with disabilities, after school clubs for the local children, supported adult groups, volunteering and so much more. We have ducks, chickens, rabbits, a bee garden and beehives, fish ponds, orchards, children’s play area, poly tunnels and a warm and friendly meeting hut. We pride ourselves on making all our visitors welcome and included. Light refreshments available. Vegetable seedlings, herbs and apple trees and other community products for sale.

We’ve just started up a community workshops program, they are Wild Food Recipes, Willow Weaving and Basketry, and Jamming and Preserving. For details of the events please see http://greenpatch.org.uk/events.

Website:

https://www.greenpatch.org.uk

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Location details

The Green Patch,
Kettering,
Northamptonshire,
NN16 0LU

Directions to The Green Patch
Signed from A4300 Stamford Rd, on the junction of Valley Walk & Margaret Rd.

The Green Patch openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access and disabled WC.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at The Green Patch. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at The Green Patch. 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 The Green Patch, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at The Green Patch are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. The Green Patch 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.