College Garden is a historic garden within the grounds of Westminster Abbey in central London. Cultivated for more than 900 years, it began as a place for monks to grow food and medicinal plants. Today, you can see flower beds, lawns and a vegetable garden, with benches for a quiet pause. The garden’s fishponds, orchard and beehive are part of its history. Its sheltered setting keeps much of the surrounding city noise at bay, making it a peaceful addition to an Abbey visit.
A garden cultivated for centuries
College Garden lies within the precincts of Westminster Abbey, close to the Houses of Parliament. Its cultivation stretches back more than 900 years. Monks used the space to grow food and medicinal plants, and its history also includes an orchard, fishponds and a beehive.
The garden remains a place to see flowers and a vegetable garden. Lawns and benches give visitors room to pause among the planting. The Abbey walls screen much of the noise from nearby roads, creating a quieter setting than the surrounding streets.
FAQ
Where is College Garden?
It is within the grounds of Westminster Abbey in central London.
How old is College Garden?
The garden has been cultivated for more than 900 years.
What can you see in College Garden?
Look for flowers, lawns and a vegetable garden. Its history also includes an orchard, fishponds and a beehive.
