College Garden, Medieval garden at Westminster Abbey, London, England
College Garden features geometric flower beds, ancient walls, and established trees within a rectangular space bordered by historic Westminster Abbey buildings.
The garden originated in the 14th century as an infirmary garden of Westminster Abbey's monastery, making it England's oldest garden under continuous cultivation.
The garden incorporates educational elements through its herb collection, reflecting the medieval monastic traditions of botanical knowledge and medicinal plant cultivation.
Visitors can access College Garden from Monday to Friday between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM without any entrance fee, separate from Westminster Abbey tours.
A medieval watergate in the garden's wall marks the former connection to the River Thames, now separated by the Houses of Parliament buildings.
Location: City of Westminster
GPS coordinates: 51.49800,-0.12694
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:43
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