A garden oasis bringing people together to be healthy and happy
Calthorpe Community Garden
Calthorpe is a friendly space where everyone is welcome to meet, get active, grow, and feel part of a community. For over 40 years, we’ve been helping people look after their physical and mental well-being while making the neighbourhood greener and more sustainable.
Open seven days a week, we offer sports, gardening, creative and cultural activities - giving people a chance to connect, learn new skills, and support each other. At Calthorpe, we look after both our community and the environment.
We’re just a 10 minute walk from Kings Cross – and we look forward to welcoming you soon!
Growth and Change: a documentary by Ruth Cebrian
Since 1984, Calthorpe has been supporting its diverse community in a variety of ways, including providing sports and education to its users. With a positive impact on the environment, we have ingrained sustainable practices into all that we do. Check out our 30th anniversary video here to find out what has been happening over the past four decades!
We take the health and safety of everyone coming to the garden very seriously. For more details, you will find all our policies, including our safeguarding policies, here.
There are four areas which comprise our SEED philosophy
Sports
Learn, play and stay healthy at Calthorpe. We have a fantastic multi-use sports pitch for hire for football, yoga, table tennis, personal training and more. Book your space now via the button below!
Education
Bring your toddler to the children’s area, learn to grow your own vegetables and marvel at our innovative solar food-waste energy system. We have activities for all. Come and test them out!
Environment
From our solar food-waste energy system to our community allotments, we provide a serene setting to get closer to nature. Get in touch and try your hand at growing vegetables or learn about sustainability!
Diversity
Our gardens are open to everyone, irrespective of background. The importance of acceptance and inclusiveness form part of our core values. Come and join our friendly community!
Sports pitch
Whether it’s for a game of football, tennis or a cardio workout, you can enjoy our great facilities.
What’s on
Check out our weekly programme and see what we have planned. Get in touch or drop by!
Hire a room
Get in touch today to hire a space at Calthorpe Community Gardens.
Partnerships
Check out our partnerships page if you want to learn more about ongoing projects
Volunteering
Volunteering not only provides a chance to learn new skills, but also to be part of our special family.
About Us
For over four decades Calthorpe has provided a safe space for its community.
“Lovely gardens and very welcoming community resource.”
— J. Thomas, local resident.
“Natural, Authentic & vibrant project. Amazing food!”
— O. Pascual, local resident.
Winter opening hours (October-March):
Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Summer opening hours (April-September):
Monday to Friday 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm - 6:00pm