Located on the 5.3 acres of land adjacent to the Garden museum, the new park, to be called Lambeth Green is being created in partnership with Lambeth Council and Transport for London.
The landscaping will be designed by Dan Pearson and a new pavilion, designed by architect Mary Duggan will be built for trainee horticulturists, as well as the gardeners and volunteers whom maintain the new park. Inspired by John Tradescant’s arboretum of rarities, the park will see the planting of more than 40 trees. Plantings in Lambeth Green have been chosen by Dan Pearson Studio for a naturalistic style, showcasing hardy, climate resilient perennials.
According to the museum, this is one of the most sensitive and pivotal sites in central London and this is a watershed moment after three years of work.
Director Christopher Woodward’s sponsored swim to raise funds for Lambeth Green will start on the 7th of October 2024, where he will attempt to swim 100km in the Peloponnese islands of Greece. The swim will take Woodward several days, on account of swimming in the open sea where he faces the challenge of tides and current, weather and waves.
The museum is looking to raise £250,000, having raised over £100,000 so far. To support Woodward in his swimming endeavours, donate here. Alternatively, for donations, please contact Andrea Duerr, the Garden Museum Development Manager via email on, andrea@gardenmuseum.org.uk.