Discover the Rockingham Garden Estate: An urban countryfile. For the past 13 yrs, our community has been hard at work transforming a council estate into a green urban oasis. We have established gardens, nature zones, wildlife ponds, an apiary, and orchards. We have planted 1km of hedgerow and over 50,000 wildflower bulbs to develop new biodiversity corridors. We are the future. Come see us grow!
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Site of Important Nature Conservation (SINC) designation: A habitat survey of the estate was conducted by LUC in August 2025. The Rockingham Anomaly: Below the surface is a 300m wide depression filled with an exceptionally deep (19m) accumulation of peat. Unique geology in central London.
The Rockingham Garden Estate,
Harper Road,
Bermondsey,
London,
SE1 6AG
Directions to The Rockingham Garden Estate
From Elephant & Castle, walk E along New Kent Rd. Take 3rd L onto Harper Rd. The Welcome Garden is 100 metres ahead on L. Nearest bus stop: Rodney Pl (routes 1, 53, 63, 172, 188, 363, 415, 453).
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.
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Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Yes, coaches are accepted at The Rockingham Garden Estate. Please get in touch with the owners for details.
Yes, dogs are welcome at The Rockingham Garden Estate. 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 Rockingham Garden Estate, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Yes, one or more routes at The Rockingham Garden Estate are accessible to wheelchair users.
Yes. The Rockingham Garden Estate 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.
