The All Saints New Eltham church is set in beautiful gardens with lawns, mature trees, shrubs and flowers. The main lawned areas are in front of the Church, surrounding the War Memorial on the left and fronting the Memorial Garden on the right as you enter, an Ideal location for Wedding photos.
The Memorial Garden.
As you enter Bishop’s Close, there is a large herbaceous border to your right, filled with roses and flowering shrubs, which is known as the Memorial Garden. There you can see many plaques dedicated to the memory of loved ones.
“I was amazed and very moved how lovely and well cared for their patch is, with a lovely stone path leading around it. Their rose is beautifully pruned and even bears a rosebud. They are surrounded by friends”. Parishioner, January 2018.
Peace Garden.
Officially opened in 2023, the Peace Garden is situated outside the Lady Chapel. Created as a “space for peace and contemplation”, as part of our Mission Plan for 2019 – 2020, by a small dedicated force of volunteer gardeners, who on the first Saturday of every month meet to dig, weed, prune, lay and clear paths and make compost.
Further development is envisaged, so currently viewing the peace garden is by appointment only, contact Neal or Annette for access.
All the gardens and lawns are maintained by volunteers (see “Supporting the Church” “Gardeners and Mowers” for details of how you could help).