From pavement to park – Alfred Place now open!

We are excited to share that the brand new Alfred Place Gardens are now open! Thank you to all local residents and businesses for their patience while we transformed a road into a brand new space for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming you to the new space soon.

IMage of a woman sat looking out across the lawns
BREATHE:Take in that clean air as the new trees and plants work their magic here in the heart of Camden's West end.
Spring bulbs
EXPLORE: the winding paths and spot all the new plants - including the beautiful spring bulbs
Image of people clustered around a bench chatting
RELAX: Back in the office? Why not pop down at lunch for a bit of peace away from your desk. Breathe : Take in that clean
Image of a woman doing a pilates stretch on the lawn
EXERCISE: Get those steps in by visiting the park, why not do a loop around the other green spaces we've added nearby like the pocket parks at Capper Street and Bedford Avenue and the rejuvenated Whitfield Gardens. Or you could even try some yoga or stretching on the lawn.

Image of play equipment - a rope ladder bridge
PLAY: We've brand new play equipment for children over 5. Take a pause from shopping or when you are passing by to add some fun to the day.

Before and After – Explore the stunning transformation

Before - Image looking towards Store Street shows a road with cycle parkingAfter: looking south towards Store Street shows two large green lawns
Before - Tired and worn pavements and road mostly used for parkingAfter - Plenty of seating to relax and take a break on sheltered under the beautiful mature trees
Before: parking and concreteAfter - Play equipment, sweeping paths and beautiful new plants

 

You can read more on the new park at Alfred Place in our press release.

To celebrate the new gardens we will be running some tours of the space over the summer with the team at LDA design, idverde and the Camden project team. For your free space just get in touch. 

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2 Comments

  1. JOHN
    14th March 2022 @ 6:12 pm

    Where are the Santander bikes?

    • Stephanie Dance-Groom
      9th May 2022 @ 9:27 am

      Hi the bikes have been moved to the south of the crescent. They now sit on Store Street so you can still easily grab a bike and enjoy the new cycle lanes on Gower Street/Bloomsbury Street.