National Garden Scheme: Private Garden Viewing on Wood Vale

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The National Garden Scheme, which allows booking to see private gardens, features the following address in Forest Hill today.

39 Wood Vale

Forest Hill, Greater London

Diverse garden dominated by a gigantic perry pear forming part of one of the East Dulwich orchards. The emphasis in the garden is on its inhabitants; white comfrey and pear blossom keeps the bees busy in for the spring. Home to a variety of birds incl. green woodpecker, dunnock and redwing. The clumps of narcissi around the old apple tree are a sight to see.

Features and Attractions

Surprising green oasis in Forest Hill. Close to Sydenham Woods, Horniman gdns and Camberwell Old Cemetery.

Booking is essential and admission costs £4.50 for adults, but children go free. As of writing there are only free tickets for the 4pm slot, booking can be made through the information page at https://ngs.org.uk/view-garden/42236