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Nelson Gardens, including St John the Divine Church

Introduction

The entrance has the original gates with brick and stone gate piers. Two 12 pounder guns flank a block of stone with an inscription about the garden's dedication. The land for the adjacent St John the Divine Church was also donated to mark the anniversary Nelson's death and was built in 1914. It has a pleasant garden, which was re-designed in 1998 as a Quiet Garden and opened by the Bishop of Kingston and Mayor of Merton.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The gardens are open from 8am - dusk (weekdays); 9am - dusk (weekends/bank holidays).

Directions

Tube: South Wimbledon (Northern). Bus: 57, 93, 152, 493

Owners

  • LB Merton

  • Diocese of Southwark

History

Period

  • 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
  • Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Period

20th Century (1901 to 2000)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

0.36

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust