Introduction
The present garden was begun in 1987 on what was by then a derelict bomb site. It contains the Worshipful Company of Barbers Herb Garden, a number of commemorative trees, formal and informal areas, and overlooks an area of water towards St Giles Church, whose churchyard once extended here.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Opening is unrestricted.
Directions
Tube: St Paul's (Central), Barbican (Hammersmith & City, Circle, Metropolitan)
Owners
City of London Corporation/Worshipful Company of Barbers
- History
Period
Tudor (1485-1603)
- Features & Designations
Designations
Scheduled Ancient Monument
- Reference: London Wall in Cripplegate Churchyard and west of Barber Surgeons' Hall
Plant Environment
- Plant Type
- Herb Garden
Style
- Formal
- Informal
Features
- Herb garden
- Description: Worshipful Company of Barbers Herb Garden
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Plant Environment
Plant Type
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
Tudor (1485-1603)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
0.35
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust