Introduction
Waste ground for a time, the site was finally laid out as public gardens by the Corporation of London and opened to the public in 1872. A drinking fountain with a bronze figure representing 'Peace' was erected in 1873. Geometric sculptural seating was installed in the garden in C21st, with inscriptions relating to the history of the area.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The site is open daily until dusk.
Directions
Tube: St Paul's (Central); Barbican, Farringdon (Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Circle). Bus: 8, 25, 45, 56, 63, 242
Owners
City of London Corporation
- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
- Reference: Smithfield
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
0.14
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust