Shhh… it’s a secret
A disused part of Trinity Fields, hiding behind the old Clubhouse, not visible from the hustle and bustle of Trinity Road has been transformed by an amazing group of volunteers led by the staff of Finton House.
The Secret Garden is designed as an area for wellness and outdoor learning. Visitors will be taken on a journey through five different zones all designed to appeal to your senses while allowing you to take a breath in the middle of a busy city to enjoy nature.
Absorb yourself in the Secret Garden.
Introducing the Five Zones of the Secret Garden..
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Ornamentals
Your journey begins at the archway entrance where you will be welcomed by the colour and smells of the ornamental planting.
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Edibles
As you walk through to the next zone you will find a garden rich with produce. Children have already planted carrots, strawberries, radishes, courgettes plus plenty of fragrant herbs.
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Mud Kitchen
Time to get messy and creative! Visitors have already delighted us with creations such as “Mud and Pine Cone Pie” and “Wood Bark Spaghetti with a Grass Garnish”.
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Habitats
The only place to be seen in South West London if you are a bug. Whether you have 6, 8, 100 or 1,000 legs - you are very welcome at The Secret Garden Bug Hotel!
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Story Telling
And finally, by the time you’ve made your way through all the other parts of the garden it will be time to sit back and relax, pick up a book, listen to a story or just stare up into the clouds listening to the bird song.
How to Get Involved
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Bookings
To ensure everyone has the best possible experience, we are taking bookings for school groups, community groups, sport clubs or any member of the local community to come and enjoy the garden.
It’s free of charge and we only ask you respect the garden and leave it the way you found it… or better!
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Volunteer
To ensure the Secret Garden is looked after and maintained for all of the community to enjoy we are asking for volunteers to come down and water the plants, clear up the mud kitchen and make sure everything is tidy and put away.
Whether you can spare one hour or many hours, we would love to hear from you!
