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Twigs Community Garden

Delightful 2 acre community garden, created and maintained by volunteers. Features inc 7 individual display gardens, ornamental pond, plant nursery, Iron Age round house, artwork, fitness trail, separate kitchen garden site, Swindon beekeepers and the haven, overflowing with wildflowers.

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Twigs Community Garden
Twigs Community Garden
Twigs Community Garden
Twigs Community Garden
Twigs Community Garden
Twigs Community Garden
Twigs Community Garden
Twigs Community Garden
Twigs Community Garden
Twigs Community Garden
Twigs Community Garden
Twigs Community Garden
Twigs Community Garden
Twigs Community Garden
Twigs Community Garden
Twigs Community Garden
Twigs Community Garden
Twigs Community Garden

About Twigs Community Garden

TWIGS (Therapeutic Work in Gardening Swindon) is a local charity and provides support for people experiencing mental health problems by offering creative activities in gardening, crafts and woodcrafts. Its 2½ acres of gardens are hidden within an industrial estate and contain many surprises. The site is maintained by volunteers and has an interesting range of trees and plants incl many ‘wild’ native species (some mistakenly referred to as ‘weeds’!)
Separate gardens within the site incl ‘The Path of Life’, Potager, Cottage garden, Faith garden, Physic, Japanese and Wildlife friendly gardens. Throughout the gardens you will discover Artwork created by people using the service. The gardens are overflowing with perennials and wildflowers, and are alive with butterflies and birdsong. An Iron Age roundhouse gives shade and seclusion on a hot summer’s day, whilst the fitness trail offers a gentle challenge to the energetic. There are 3 ponds on the site which add to the sense of calm and provide moments of reflection. There are also several cut flower beds.
Swindon Beekeepers Association and FAB (Flowers & Butterflies) all share the site and ensure that there are wild flowers and honey for sale. There is the opportunity to walk around Plaum’s pit, a beautiful, peaceful lake next door.
Tea and cakes, craft displays and plants for sale!

Website:

https://www.twigscommunitygardens.org.uk

Twigs Community Garden features

Location details

Twigs Community Garden,
Swindon,
Wiltshire,
SN2 2QJ

Directions to Twigs Community Garden
From Gt Western Way, under Bruce St Bridges onto Rodbourne Rd. 1st L at r’about, Cheney Manor Industrial Est. Through estate, 2nd exit at r’about. Opp Pitch & Putt. Signs on R to Manor Garden Centre.

Twigs Community Garden openings

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

Accessibility

  • Most areas wheelchair accessible. Disabled WC at TWIGS.
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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 Twigs Community Garden. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Twigs Community Garden. 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 Twigs Community Garden, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Twigs Community Garden are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Twigs Community Garden 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.