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Gardens & Green Spaces

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Meanwhile Gardens is home to a rich collection of landscapes, habitats and growing spaces that change beautifully throughout the seasons.

Explore colourful planting, mature trees, wildlife habitats, community growing spaces and peaceful corners to sit, reflect or simply enjoy being surrounded by nature.

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From the Moroccan Garden and Wildlife Garden, to the ponds, Grand Union Canal towpath and open lawns, every part of the landscape has its own character and invites you to slow down, look closely and reconnect with the natural world.

Whether you're visiting for five minutes or an entire afternoon, there's always something to discover.

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## FAQs

Yes. Meanwhile Gardens is free to visit and open for everyone to enjoy.

No. You're welcome to visit the Gardens at any time during opening hours. Some activities and events require booking, so please check What's On before attending.

Yes. Dogs are welcome in most areas of Meanwhile Gardens, and we encourage owners to keep them on a lead. Dogs aren't permitted in the Courtyard Garden adjoining the Factory Building or in the Moroccan Garden.

The Gardens are an open green space adjoining the Grand Union Canal and our skate park. There aren't public toilet or refreshment facilities within the main Gardens.

## Explore our spaces

- [Playhut](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/the-playhut)![A032842 R1 34 3](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/A032842-R1-34-3.JPG?w=1280&h=1914)
- [Skate bowl](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/skate-bowl)![A032842 R1 13 24](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/A032842-R1-13-24.JPG?w=1280&h=1914)
- ![DSC9575 1](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/Homepage/DSC9575-1.png?w=1280&h=1920)
- [Festival site](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/festival-site)![IMG 2478](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/IMG_2478.HEIC?w=1280)
- [Factory building](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/factory-building)![703500020028](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/703500020028.jpg?w=1280&h=1930)

A purpose-built space for children under six and their families to play, learn and grow together.

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![IMG 2478](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/IMG_2478.HEIC?w=1280)

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