Community Garden

Our beautiful Community Garden emerged from a local campaign run by residents, to develop a food growing project for the community. With the help of hundreds of volunteers, St. Raphael’s Edible Garden now has a wildlife pond, a fruit tree orchard, compost bins, a yurt, a pizza oven, plenty of raised beds and a stunning pergola.

The garden is managed and run by Sufra NW London, but it is here to be used by and benefit the community. It is a therapeutic space and has a wealth of edible produce; Fruits, vegetables and varieties of herbs. This is a communal space to teach & learn new skills from each other, build confidence in food growing practices and support health and wellbeing. It gives residents an opportunity to come together, engage their senses, and have fun!

The garden offers a welcoming natural sanctuary amongst a urban environment and has a wealth of seasonal, organic, edible produce being grown all year-round which gets harvested on a weekly basis and put out at a garden market every Saturday for the community to take home on a ‘Pay-as-you-wish’ (Donation) basis.

Our Community Garden is a great place to surround yourself with nature and we run regular activities for the whole community to get involved with.

Visit the garden at 162 Pitfield Way, Stonebridge, NW10 0PW (just down the road from the Sufra Food Bank)

Opening Times

The garden is open during the following times:

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: 10am – 4pm (Open to all for leisure and enjoyment)

Wednesday: 10am – 4pm (Volunteering day & open to all for leisure and enjoyment)

Thursday: CLOSED (Open for SEN Partnerships only)

Friday: CLOSED

Saturday: 10am – 1pm (Volunteering day & open to all for leisure and enjoyment)

Sunday: CLOSED

Tell us what you'd like to see in the Garden

We need your help to make St. Raphael’s Community Garden a space that works for you and your family.

This survey gives you the chance to share your thoughts, ideas, and needs, helping us create a garden that reflects the desires of the local families who will use it.

Fill in our Garden Survey

School Visits

St. Raphael’s Edible Garden is currently open for School Field Trip days. Bookings are required in advance. Please fill in this form to book:

School Booking Form

For further questions, please contact ella@sufra-nwlondon.org.uk.

Courses and Activities

Youth Woodworking Workshop

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for our Youth Woodworking Workshop at St Raph’s Garden! ✍️

Date: 26th and 27th August
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
Age: 12-18 years

Sign Up Here
Big City Bug Hunt

Join the Big City Bug Hunt! Capital Growth’s city wide citizen science project, to explore and learn about the wildlife living amongst our community growing sites. We’ll explore the garden together, spotting and recording bees, butterflies, beetles and other mini-beasts using the free iNaturalist app. Every observation helps build a bigger picture of London's biodiversity and supports the protection of community growing spaces.

No experience is needed, just bring your curiosity and phone to snap pics!

What to expect:
- Guided bug hunt around the garden
- Learn how to use iNaturalist to record wildlife
- Discover the biodiversity in your local area
- Contribute to a London-wide citizen science project

Date: Saturday 8th August
Time: 12:30pm-2:30pm
Location: St. Raphael's Edible Garden, 162 Pitfield Way, NW10 0PW
Drop-in, no sign-up required. Open to anyone. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Garden Holiday Camp

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for the next Holiday Camp at St Raph’s Garden! ✍️

Date: 12th-14th August
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Age: 6-11 years

Sign up here
Garden Market

Our garden market from St. Raphael’s Edible Garden is open again!

You can buy organic, freshly-harvested fruits & vegetables on a pay-as-you-feel basis - whether that’s 10p or £10. All proceeds go to Sufra.

Every Saturday
11-1pm
St. Raphael's Edible Garden, 162 Pitfield Way, Stonebridge, NW10 0PW
Nature Kids Club

KIDS NATURE CLUB for parents and toddlers is open every Tuesday,

Children will connect with nature, engage in hands-on activities, develop new skills and explore the world around them. It’s a wonderful opportunity for little ones to experience the outdoors, connect with other families, and develop a deeper appreciation for nature.

Sessions will be running every tuesday during term-time and will operate on a drop-in basis. Parents will stay to supervise their children. You don’t need to sign up to join in, but for more information please register your interest here:

Register Your Interest