Martineau Gardens
Appearance
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Location | Priory Road, near the intersection of Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, England |
Coordinates | 52°27′25″N 1°54′42″W / 52.457°N 1.9118°W |
Area | 2 acres |
Awards | Green Flag Award |
Martineau Gardens[1] is a community garden on Priory Road in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. It adjoins the Priory Hospital on Bristol Road.[1] It features over two acres of woodland and formal gardens.[2] The Gardens are administered by a registered charity[3] and are a member of the Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens.[2]
Wildlife
[edit]The gardens are designated a Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC).[4]
Awards
[edit]The Gardens have been awarded a Green Flag Award in 2010, 2011 and 2012, in recognition of being a well-kept 'green space'.[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Martineau Gardens". Martineau Gardens.
- ^ a b Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens
- ^ registered charity
- ^ "Wildlife". Martineau Gardens. Retrieved 15 December 2011.
- ^ "Martineau Gardens". Keep Britain Tidy.
- ^ "Garden Delight". Birmingham Post.