Access Guide
Introduction
- Abbey Gardens is an open-access harvest garden in the East London borough of Newham where anyone is welcome to participate in the communal growing of flowers, fruit and vegetables.
. - Unlike the traditional allotment system, users do not have their own patch to allow everyone to garden together at regular gardening sessions led by an experienced gardener.
. - The produce is shared among volunteers and is also available to the local community in return for donations from one of the garden’s two Honesty Stalls.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Stratford.
- The nearest underground station is Plaistow.
- The nearest DLR station is Abbey Road.
Opening Times
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday Closed.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday Closed.
- Friday Closed.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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Comments
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- The gardens are open from dawn until dusk.
- Community gardening and vegetable growing sessions are frequently held here, but times may change - see website for details.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located opposite the gardens, on Bakers Row.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Parking on Bakers Row is within a long strip with no designated bays.
- It is restricted to permit holders only between 10am and 12pm Monday to Friday, and 8am to 9pm on event days.
- Parking on Bakers Row is within a long strip with no designated bays.
Outside Access (Main Gate)
- This information is for the entrance located on Bakers Row.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does not have footpaths.
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Comments
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- There are some picnic tables and benches scattered around the site.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grass within the garden.