St Mary's Secret Garden is a community garden at 50 Pearson Street in Hoxton, with a woodland, pond, wildflower meadow, herb and sensory area, and the Wish You Well Garden. Food-growing and gardening skills are central here, and the garden also supports people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Look for the working beehives and polytunnel, then browse plants, honey and homemade preserves for sale. There is also a library in one of the sheds, plus a kitchen and washroom facilities.
A garden with a community purpose
St Mary's Secret Garden is an independent charity garden at 50 Pearson Street in Hoxton. Its work combines food-growing and gardening with wellbeing activities for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. The garden is wheelchair accessible.
Plants are grown and cared for by people involved in the charity, then sold to help raise funds and support its activities. Honey and homemade preserves are also available. Carry cash if you hope to shop, as the garden is listed as cash-only.
What to see among the planting
The grounds include woodland, a pond, a wildflower meadow, a herb and sensory area, and the Wish You Well Garden. Working beehives and a polytunnel add to the food-growing side of the site. The combination of planted areas and practical growing spaces gives you a chance to look around as well as pick up ideas for your own garden.
A library is housed in one of the sheds. The garden also has a small kitchen and washroom facilities.
Learning and community activities
Gardening is part of the garden's community work, with opportunities to learn about growing herbs, vegetables and flowers. Community events take place here, and volunteering is another way to take part. The setting has also been used for events focused on themes such as silence and environmental issues.
The listed opening days are Wednesday and Thursday, 10am to 4pm. Check the garden's website before visiting, particularly if you are planning around an event or hoping to join an activity.
Perguntas frequentes
Is St Mary's Secret Garden wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The garden has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and is described as accessible to wheelchair users.
When is St Mary's Secret Garden open?
The listed opening times are Wednesday and Thursday, 10am to 4pm. Check the website before you go.
Can you buy plants at St Mary's Secret Garden?
Yes. Plants are grown and sold to raise funds for the charity. Honey and homemade preserves are also available, and the garden is listed as cash-only.
What can you see in the garden?
The grounds include woodland, a pond, a wildflower meadow, a herb and sensory area, the Wish You Well Garden, working beehives and a polytunnel.
