Thames Barrier Park
4.0/5 (1 ratings)-
© Catherine Clancy
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Thames Barrier Park
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Gardenvisit Editorial
Described as 'the first riverside park to be built in London for over 50 years' the Thames Barrier Park was opened in 2000. The design was by landscape architect Allain Provost (Groupe Signes) of Paris and architects Patel Taylor of London. The green trench running through the park was intended as a reminder of the site's dockland heritage. It provides a sheltered microclimate for a 'rainbow garden' - strips of coloured plants. A Pavilion of Remembrance near the River commemorates local people who died in the Second World War. The park is framed by housing but, for reasons of security, there is a substantial security fence between the park and the housing. The most dramatic feature of the park is its view of the Thames Flood Barrier.
Address - Barrier Point Road (Off North Woolwich Rd), London, Greater London, England, E16 2HP
Opening times - Daily. Open from 7am.
Website - Visit the Thames Barrier Park website
Opening times - Daily. Open from 7am.
Website - Visit the Thames Barrier Park website
Nearby Gardens
Gardens within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.-
Woolwich Park (1km away)
(4.0/5)
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Millennium Dome, Greenwich (1km away)
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Charlton House (2km away)
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New Providence Wharf (2km away)
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Jubilee Park, Canary Wharf (3km away)
(3.0/5)
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Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs (3km away)
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Greenwich Park (3km away)
(4.8/5)
Nearby Garden Nurseries
Garden Nurseries within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.-
County Park Nursery (14km away)
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Riverside Fuchsias (15km away)
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Long House Plants (17km away)
(5.0/5)
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Sheila Chapman Clematis (18km away)
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Cooling's Nurseries (19km away)
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The Palm Centre (21km away)
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River Garden Nurseries (22km away)
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Cottage Garden Nursery (22km away)
Recent Reviews
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5 months ago
Helen said
I visited the Thames barrier gardens today & was delighted with them. I especially liked the areas where wild flowers are allowed to grow. The undulating hedges are wonderful.
I cannot say the same about the cafeteria. It left much to be desired, both in customer service & what was on offer, and the toilets are so tiny that anyone over a certain size would not be able to use them! (I refer to the ladies' one.) But all in all, a very pleasant afternoon out.(4.0/5)
