TCV
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Path reinstallation works at Benhill Road Nature Garden in Camberwell SE5 7QS
An activity with Biodiversity Action Team (South London)
Activity date: Thursday 15th October 2026
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 16:00
Activity description
We return to the Nature Garden to undertake some much needed repair to the paths we installed many years ago, renewing the timber edging and topping up and levelling off / compacting the surfaces. We will also be installing a new self-binding aggregate path around the rear of the main bed, and carrying out ongoing repairs across the garden as required.
Meeting place
On site from 10.00am.
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Activity location
Benhill Road Nature Garden, Benhill Road Nature Garden Corner of Bantry St and Houseman Way London SE5 7QY, SE5 7QY
Site description
What was once a neglected nature garden, is now designated a site of local importance for nature conservation following the works we undertook to re-instate the garden in 2014, and the ongoing works of the committed 'Friends of' group.
Pick Up Point
Contact
Richard Jedrzejczak
Telephone: 07764 655 694
Email: r.jedrzejczak@tcv.org.uk
Website: www.tcv.org.uk/london/biodiversity-action-teams/lambeth-bat-south/
Please bring
- packed lunch
- suitable outdoor clothes
- suitable outdoor footwear
Further info
The garden is a 10 minute walk from the centre of Camberwell, where buses 35, 40, 42, 45, 68, 176, 185, 484 all alight. Buses No 12, 36, 171, 345, 436 all stop nearby on Camberwell Church Street, which is at the southern end of Benhill Rd. Nearest train station is Denmark Hill which is a 15min walk away, and the nearest Tube station is the Oval, which is a 10 minute bus journey away from Camberwell.
Site Facilities
- Toilets
- Nearest Toilets - Camberwell Library, 5 min walk away.