A garden oasis bringing people together to be healthy and happy
Calthorpe Community Garden
is a welcoming space for everyone. Just a 10-minute walk from Kings Cross, this urban oasis offers a variety of activities, from gardening and sports to fitness and fun. As a sustainable hub, Calthorpe promotes eco-friendly living and embraces an inclusive approach to community life. Whether you're a new face or an old hand, you'll always receive a warm welcome at Calthorpe. We look forward to seeing you!
• COMMUNITY GARDEN & COMMUNITY CENTRE • OPEN TO ALL EVERYDAY
• COMMUNITY GARDEN & COMMUNITY CENTRE • OPEN TO ALL EVERYDAY
Help Us Turn Food Waste into a Greener Future!
We’re on a mission to reduce food waste, create more compost for our community, and empower people to live sustainably - and we need your help!
For one week only, your donation will be DOUBLED at no extra cost to you!
Through the Big Give’s Green Match Fund, every pound you give between 12pm on Tuesday 22 April and 12pm on Tuesday 29 April will be matched—doubling your impact!
Use this text: Visit our Campaign Page for more details. https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS0000028mr7YAA?c=34669
👉 Donate now and double your impact!
Your support will help us:
✨ Divert More Waste – Process 30% more organic waste, keeping it out of landfills and transforming it into nutrient-rich compost for Calthorpe.
🌱 Engage More People – Expand our composting scheme to five new households and run hands-on workshops for up to 100 people, helping 80% improve their sustainability knowledge.
🔧 Optimise Our Systems – Increase efficiency by 25%, boost compost production, and explore new sustainable energy solutions like biogas.
📚 Educate & Inspire – Partner with local schools and colleges to teach young people about the power of sustainability.
🌍 Create a Greener Community – Less waste, more compost, and stronger sustainability practices mean a healthier environment for everyone.
💚 Your support makes all the difference. Every donation helps us process more waste, educate more people, and build a greener, more sustainable future.
Join us—let’s turn waste into something wonderful!
👉 Double your donation between 22-29 April!
Calthorpe Sports Activity Survey
Please click here to complete our sports activity survey. The results of the survey will feed directly into decisions made about new activities in the garden in the up and coming months.
Growth and Change: a documentary by Ruth Cebrian
Since 1984, Calthorpe has been supporting its diverse community in a variety of ways, including providing sports and education to its users. With a positive impact on the environment, we have ingrained sustainable practices into all that we do. Check out our 30th anniversary video here to find out what has been happening over the past four decades!
We take the health and safety of everyone coming to the garden very seriously. For more details, you will find all our policies, including our safeguarding policies, here.
There are four areas which comprise our SEED philosophy
Sports
Learn, play and stay healthy at Calthorpe. We have a fantastic multi-use sports pitch for hire for football, yoga, table tennis, personal training and more. Book your space now via the button below!
Education
Bring your toddler to the children’s area, learn to grow your own vegetables and marvel at our innovative solar food-waste energy system. We have activities for all. Come and test them out!
Environment
From our solar food-waste energy system to our community allotments, we provide a serene setting to get closer to nature. Get in touch and try your hand at growing vegetables or learn about sustainability!
Diversity
Our gardens are open to everyone, irrespective of background. The importance of acceptance and inclusiveness form part of our core values. Come and join our friendly community!
Sports pitch
Whether it’s for a game of football, tennis or a cardio workout, you can enjoy our great facilities.
What’s on
Check out our weekly programme and see what we have planned. Get in touch or drop by!
Hire a room
Get in touch today to hire a space at Calthorpe Community Gardens.
Partnerships
Check out our partnerships page if you want to learn more about ongoing projects
Volunteering
Volunteering not only provides a chance to learn new skills, but also to be part of our special family.
About Us
For over four decades Calthorpe has provided a safe space for its community.
“Lovely gardens and very welcoming community resource.”
— J. Thomas, local resident.
“Natural, Authentic & vibrant project. Amazing food!”
— O. Pascual, local resident.
Winter opening hours (October-March):
Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Summer opening hours (April-September):
Monday to Friday 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm - 6:00pm