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Barracks Lane Community Garden

Barracks Lane Community Garden, Barracks Lane, off Cumberland Road, Oxford, OX4 2AP, GB

Rating: 4.7 ★ (62 ratings)

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Barracks Lane Community Garden is a beautiful green space and eco-friendly building situated at the heart of a vibrant community in East Oxford. Run by dedicated volunteers, this welcoming garden offers a natural and serene atmosphere, standing out as a true testament to local community spirit and sustainable living. It provides an inviting retreat from the city, showcasing a commitment to environmental care and offering a unique, tranquil setting for all who visit.

Within the garden, visitors can discover an octagonal eco cabin featuring a cosy wood-burning stove, alongside a bonfire and barbecue area, and even a selection of unique ovens including a wood-fired bread oven, cob oven, and tandoor oven. The space boasts impressive low-carbon credentials, incorporating a living green roof, solar panels, and a rainwater harvesting system, complemented by a wildlife corridor and bug hotel. Regular events range from bread making and gardening workshops to cooking demonstrations and family-friendly stay-and-play sessions, creating a varied and engaging visitor experience.

The garden warmly welcomes everyone, proving particularly ideal for families with young children thanks to its safe environment and features like a sandpit and small, fenced pond. It is a wonderful destination for those interested in healthy living, sustainable practices, and gaining practical insights into growing food and renewable technologies. Overall, Barracks Lane Community Garden appeals to visitors seeking relaxation, learning, and meaningful community engagement in a creative and inclusive outdoor setting.

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Location

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: Closed; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Contact

+44 1865 236088

Comments

Marius
3 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
Small,clean and well equipped garden where you can easily have a party for all the ages,a meeting or a gather. A little heaven I would call it due to it's placement within the busy area.
Ilija Parojcic
17 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
Good prices friendly staff good family friendly
Matthew Russell
26 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
Hidden gem. I have attended for community events and it is fantastic. Would highly recommend it for bookings and societies needing a place to meet and groups that want a lovely setting.
Jeremy James
6 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
This is a superb place for local communities to come together. It is primarily a garden, but with well equipped outside and inside areas, it is much more than a place for growing plants. Fruit and veg. Are well represented, but in a well planned way to maximise appeal. I was just visiting, but I know if I lived locally, with only a small garden, this would be my 'go to' place. Great example of how public funding can be well spent by local groups. Best of luck !
Robert Walker
3 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
What an amazing community effort!

Relaxing space to visit, hang out, meet people, learn skills, attend a workshop etc. Have a cup of tea or coffee...

Rent the roundhouse, hire the entire space, make use of the pizza ovens.

Just so stunning, so lovely, so refreshing.
Kristina Pergjegji
11 Jul 2025
5.0 ★
One of the best nursery with the best staff in Oxford. I had my son for a year there. In the beginning I was on doubt because the weather in UK is with lots of rain but now I would regret if not bringing my son to this nursery. Very good for physical development especially. Adriana, Shaheen and Caterina are lovely and very dedicated nursery practitioners. Highly recommended.

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