The Artist’s Garden, situated on the vast half-acre public access roof terrace on top of Temple Underground station, celebrates its first anniversary with the unveiling of an expansive new work by horticultural installation artists Heywood & Condie.
Artist-gardeners for over 60 years, Through the Cosmic Allotment, expresses the immense unseen power of the world of plants. A vibrant living installation that draws us beyond our everyday sensual interface with plants, it celebrates our ability to find spiritual and psychic affinity with the non-human world. The Artist’s Garden is the first time the vast undiscovered terrace on top of Temple Underground Station between the Thames and the Strand has come to life since it was built in 1870 by Sir Joseph Bazalgette.
The 1,400 sqm space is a secret place unknown to all but the few Londoners who can see it from their elevated places of work, or who descend from nearby building sites for lunch. Invisible from the street, it is reached by well-worn steps with foreboding gates at the top of which a massive space opens up, offering spectacular views towards the South Bank opposite. The inaugural project was the critically acclaimed Back in the Air: A Meditation on Higher Ground by Lakwena.
8 June 2023
The major new public space at the Strand Aldwych aims to bring the inside out – celebrating the wealth of culture and education in the area, whilst providing a new oasis in central London for people to enjoy. Every building and space around this brand new pedestrianised area has a fascinating story to tell. Take a short lunchtime stroll with us to discover the history of this remarkable place. Tour led by built environment researcher and official City of Westminster…
17 August 2023
On-street security briefings take place on the third Thursday of the month at 11am in The Northbank. These briefings are for those with an interest in the safety and security of the area, particularly those working in security. Last month’s briefing focused on the new pedestrianised space, Strand Aldwych, and addressed security concerns such as phone snatching and theft. To receive invites please register for security updates here.
16 November 2023
On-street security briefings take place on the third Thursday of the month at 11am in The Northbank. These briefings are for those with an interest in the safety and security of the area, particularly those working in security. Last month’s briefing focused on the new pedestrianised space, Strand Aldwych, and addressed security concerns such as phone snatching and theft. To receive invites please register for security updates here.
15 February 2024
On-street security briefings take place on the third Thursday of the month at 11am in The Northbank. These briefings are for those with an interest in the safety and security of the area, particularly those working in security. Last month’s briefing focused on the new pedestrianised space, Strand Aldwych, and addressed security concerns such as phone snatching and theft. To receive invites please register for security updates here.
