From berries and edible flowers to pumpkins and beans, there is always something growing in the Kitchen Garden.
This historic walled garden has been growing food for over 350 years. Open to everyone and free to visit, it is a peaceful, productive place where local community groups meet, gardeners work the soil and visitors can enjoy the changing seasons.
A wide range of seasonal produce is grown here, with fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers available to buy, and half of what is grown is donated to local food charities.
Whether visiting to learn more about how food is grown, to meet gardeners at work or to enjoy a quiet moment, it offers a calm and inspiring experience.
With planting, harvesting and flowering taking place throughout the year, no two visits are ever the same. Ongoing care and investment help ensure this historic garden remains productive, sustainable and welcoming for generations to come.
The Kitchen Garden will be open:
Thursday – Friday from the 5 March.
Thursday – Sunday from the 26 March.
10.30am – 3.30pm
Free Entry
Fresh, seasonal produce grown in the Kitchen Garden is available to buy from 11am on Thursdays and Saturdays from 26 March onwards. Please note that card payments only are accepted.
A walled haven
Designed in the 17th century for productivity and for people to spend time in, the Kitchen Garden continues to reflect its original purpose. History remains an important influence, while the garden adapts to changing seasons, climate challenges and the needs of the community.
Today, it provides a beautiful, diverse and changing walled haven.
What will you experience when you visit?
From spring blossoms, to summer in bloom with fruit, to the autumn harvest and a restful winter, each visit offers something different to discover.
Throughout the year, visitors can meet our gardeners, talk to them about their work and see food growing at every stage, from seed to harvest. The flower plot shifts the look and feel of the space as it moves from bulbs to bloom, and over 200 fruit trees and a variety of crops guide visitors towards the community garden, offering space to pause and enjoy the changing landscape.
You’ll also get to take the Kitchen Garden home with you by shopping fresh fruit, veg and flowers from our produce cart. Your purchase will go back towards caring for these beautiful green spaces, ensuring they’re free to visit and open to everyone, every day.
