Culpeper
Community
Garden
a little oasis in the city
The Garden
Culpeper Community Garden is one of the most valued green public spaces in Islington.
This beautiful garden is both a city park and an environmental community project. Managed by and for local people, it is an award-winning space where people from all walks of life come together to appreciate and enhance their environment.
Surrounded by roads and a busy shopping area, Culpeper is often described as ‘an oasis’. Children and adults alike love to explore the pathways, ponds, and wealth of plants. It’s a perfect place for a picnic or simply for relaxing.
Our organic garden comprises a lawn, ponds, rose pergolas, ornamental beds, vegetable plots, seating and a wildlife area. It contains 49 plots including 2 raised beds for disabled gardeners: these small gardens are for community groups, children, and for people living nearby who do not have gardens. Tending the garden is a communal effort by garden members and volunteers.
A Communal Effort
Over the years Culpeper has been recognised as a model of excellence. We regularly receive awards. In 2023 we received a level 5 ‘Outstanding’ community garden rating from the Royal Horticultural Society. In 2018 we won Gold at the Islington in Bloom and a special award for best wildlife garden. In 2009 we were one of the first voluntary organisations in the UK to be given PCASSO level 1 certification for good governance. In 2012 Culpeper was safeguarded as an open space ‘in perpetuity’ though a Fields in Trust initiative to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond jubilee. This was with the full support of Islington Council who have backed us from the start.
The Royal Horticultural Society, has said of the garden, “Culpeper is an outstanding example of community gardening in the city… It’s social and therapeutic horticulture at its best.”
Award Winning
We accept bookings for events and filming. Our prices are competitive and beat those of the Islington Film Unit. for as little as £1000 you can have a dreamy location in the heart of london for your event which can fit well over 100 people. Every penny spent goes to charity.
Hire the Garden
Make a Donation
You can support our work and keep the garden growing by making a donation. Our registered charity number is 1176277.
Visit the Garden
Culpeper Community Garden
1 Cloudesley Road
Islington
London N1 0EJ
Hours
Monday–Friday (and most weekends)
Winter hours: 10am–4:30pm
Phone
020 7833 3951
Email
gardenworker@culpeper.org.uk
