Bridge Street Garden is a community hub, forest garden and wildlife sanctuary at the heart of Banbury. It was founded in 2015, when a group of pioneering volunteers set out to transform a previously unused patch of land into a thriving community space. Flanked by a flyover and a busy junction and just a few minutes’ walk from the railway station, it offers an unexpected green oasis in an otherwise urban environment. Feel free to visit and have a look around. To find us follow this link to Google Maps.
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Open to the public 24/7, the garden provides a welcoming space for Banbury’s diverse communities to reconnect with nature. It features a wooden gazebo with benches, a wildlife-friendly pond, a parklet and planters filled with a wide range of herbs, fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, leafy greens and pollinator-friendly plants, offering rich sensory and seasonal experiences throughout the year.
Because the garden was established on the compacted ground of a former mechanic’s yard, most growing takes place in raised hexagonal planters made from repurposed wood and recycled plastic.
We collaborate with local groups, charities and schools, including Home-Start, Banbury Woodcraft Folk, Sunrise Multicultural Project, The Hill, Saint Leonard’s School, People’s Theatre Collective and Bloxham Grove Academy. Some even have dedicated planters to look after and enjoy. This reflects our commitment to working closely with organisations that support and bring communities together.
A core group of volunteers meets regularly to help maintain and nurture the space. If you are interested in getting involved, please email banburycag@gmail.com
Alongside this, we run a year-round programme of accessible, family-friendly and wellbeing-focused events for children and adults, all centred around connecting people with nature.
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