Shore Gardens
Shore Gardens is one of Hackney’s smallest green spaces, however it has one of the most interesting pasts. Back in the 1800s the site formed part of the Loddiges Nursery.
The nursery was famed for its plant collections and hothouse and is credited with introducing numerous now common plants to the UK and Europe, including camellia japonica, bambusa nigra, wisteria consequana, azalea calendulacea and rhododendron. There’s more information on the history of the site in the park’s management plan.
Although only small the site today provides valuable breathing space in the densely populated residential area and is a great place to simply relax.
The site holds a Green Flag award.
Barbecues
Barbecues are not allowed in Shore Gardens.
Dogs
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. More information on dogs in parks.
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Shore Gardens opens by 7:30am at the latest throughout the year.
Closing times:
- 1 January to 19 January – 5pm
- 20 January to 2 February – 5.30pm
- 3 February to 23 February – 6pm
- 24 February to 9 March – 6.30pm
- 10 March to 23 March – 7pm
- 24 March to 6 April – 8pm
- 7 April to 20 April – 8.30pm
- 21 April to 4 May – 9pm
- 5 May to 10 August – 9.30pm
- 11 August to 24 August – 9pm
- 25 August to 7 September – 8.30pm
- 8 September to 21 September – 8pm
- 22 September to 5 October – 7.30pm
- 6 October to 19 October – 7pm
- 20 October to 26 October – 6.30pm
- 27 October to 31 December – 5pm