Bridge Street Community Garden
165a Bluebird Bridge
Banbury
OX16 5QF
United Kingdom
Intro
Bridge Street Community Garden is a green urban space located in the heart of Banbury, Oxfordshire. It’s a peaceful oasis made up of large hexagonal planters arranged like a beehive.
We work with a wide range of community groups, many of whom support people who have faced significant challenges. This includes individuals in recovery from substance misuse, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, refugees and asylum seekers, families experiencing hardship, people of all ages and abilities, and those with experience of homelessness.
In the garden, we grow a variety of fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, salad leaves, chard, strawberries, and lots of herbs. We also run a wide range of free wellbeing activities open to the public, including music, yoga, art, and food-focused events.
The garden features two gazebos, benches, and a small wildlife pond. Although it's situated near a busy junction and the Oxford Canal, it remains a tranquil and welcoming space for all.
We work with a wide range of community groups, many of whom support people who have faced significant challenges. This includes individuals in recovery from substance misuse, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, refugees and asylum seekers, families experiencing hardship, people of all ages and abilities, and those with experience of homelessness.
In the garden, we grow a variety of fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, salad leaves, chard, strawberries, and lots of herbs. We also run a wide range of free wellbeing activities open to the public, including music, yoga, art, and food-focused events.
The garden features two gazebos, benches, and a small wildlife pond. Although it's situated near a busy junction and the Oxford Canal, it remains a tranquil and welcoming space for all.
How big is the garden
164 m²
How many people are usually attending the urban garden?
10 - 85
The land on which the garden is located is...
Other (Specify)
Banbury Community Action Group has an agreement with the local authority that allows the garden to be maintained and cared for by the local community.
What is the legal structure of the group
Other (Specify)
Community Action Group
How the urban garden is organised
Other (specify)
The garden is always open and everyone is welcome. We have communal areas and shared growing spaces, as well as large planters allocated to local community groups. The garden is maintained by local volunteers who help keep it thriving.
Who can make use of the urban garden
General public on certain days/events
What category(ies) do the users of the urban garden fall into?
General public
Families
Migrants
Older people/ Third Age
Parent/carer and toddler groups
People suffering from mental ill health
People with special learning needs
Physically disabled people
Refugees or asylum seekers
School or college groups
Socially excluded people
Visiting school or college groups
Volunteers
Young people not in education or employment
Do you run any training in your garden?
Yes
What training do you offer?
Horticultural training (how to grow, different models, etc)
How to store/preserve produce
Working with schools
Please tick any of the listed facilities that are available at the urban garden.
Picnic Area
Outdoors community space
Tool-shed
Pond(s)
Wildlife area
Growing space
What are the main activities realized in the urban garden?
Permacultura
Agricoltura terapeutica o giardinaggio
Access conditions/facilities
Public Transport
Parking near to the urban garden
Accessible with wheelchair
Work with disadvantage members of the community
Increase community resilience
Intergenerational dialogue
Intercultural dialogue
