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Abbey Gardens

20 Bakers Row, Stratford, London, E15 3NF

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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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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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    • 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.

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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    • There are some picnic tables and benches scattered around the site.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

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.