Christchurch Gardens, Victoria, London

Built

Jill Mead

A unique green space dating back to the 13th Century has been transformed to create a welcoming new public realm which invites people to explore, enjoy and learn.

NEW LONDON AWARDS 2021

Shortlisted in the PLACEMAKING Category and for the WELLBEING Prize
The prevalence of green public space in the city has never been as important as it is now for health and wellbeing.

The history of this unique green space, a former burial ground of the church adjacent to Westminster Abbey, stretches back to the 13th Century. A public open space since the 1950s in recent years it suffered from failing planting, lack of seating, anti-social behaviour and barriers limiting its accessibility

The transformation of Christchurch Gardens has created a welcoming new public realm that balances the past with the present and invites people to explore, enjoy and learn.

Project information

Status

Built

Borough

Westminster

Size

2800 sq m

Estimated completion

September 2020

Location

63 Victoria St, London SW1H 0HW, UK

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