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The UP Garden

Borough: Newham

Space type: Community garden

Area: 0.09 ha

Address: Eric Close laundry yard,, E7 0AY

Opening Times

9ish until around sunset, depending on volunteers
Check with site manager before visiting.

Formerly an abandoned laundry yard in an East London council estate, this garden was reclaimed by local residents to create a free-to-access upcycled community space with wildflower turf, raised beds, and almost 100 colourful planters and tubs

Manager

The UP Garden Committee

Links

https://www.theupgarden.org/

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