Smithfield Rotunda Garden

I have been passing this garden for over three decades. I popped in today and what a gem. First, I love the mirror message. Second, the garden was spotless, which means the message worked or because today is a bank holiday. In one of the pictures, I noticed a red phone box, a red bus, and the old bailey! What you notice when you slow down, focus and be intentional.
Apr 12th, 2023

Apr 7th, 2023

The Smithfield Rotunda Garden is a tiny circular space with a circular path, benches, and Play equipments arranged around a statue of "Peace" in the centre. Jumping boards, balancing steps, and playground spinners are among the accessible playground accessories. The park is entirely covered in mature trees, which offer beautiful shade everywhere. The City of London Corporation does an excellent job of maintaining the lawn, providing a wonderful green space for those who live and work nearby. It is situated between Smithfield Market and St. Bartholomew's Hospital, two well-known landmarks in the neighbourhood, and is open from sunrise till night. It's a fantastic location for lunch, rest, or relaxation in between jobs, shifts, or shopping! The slope that descended to the underground station that formerly existed beneath the garden is still visible. An all-day parking lot is now available! The location was formerly a portion of the "Smoothfield," which was an open space outside the city walls where markets, executions, and jousting took place in the 14th and 15th centuries. A drinking fountain and a bronze statue of John Birnie Philip's "Peace" were placed to the site in 1873 after it had been designed as a public garden in 1872. No longer in use is the water fountain. Playground: Jumping boards, balancing steps, and playground spinners are among the accessible playground accessories.
Oct 6th, 2022

Stopped by just to look. All those years of working at the station and I never knew it was here. Nice place for a lunch break by the looks
Sep 12th, 2022

Nov 25th, 2021