This is a really special, secretive place, tucked away behind the urban hustle and bustle of Hackney.
Dalston Curve Garden is also often referred to as Dalston Eastern Curve Garden- that's because it sits on the site of the old Eastern Curve railway line, which closed in 1944. It is repurposed space, and it serves a real community need in providing a green environment for people who might not have access to their own garden.
Opened in 2010, this delightful garden offers numerous social, environmental and health benefits to the local population, and provides somewhere for people to join in activities, relax, and hopefully make friends. The garden funds itself through its licensed cafe, which is a not-for-profit social enterprise. You can buy beer, cider, wine and spirits here, they also have their own pizza oven and even sell Queen of Hearts cookies!
Come and take a walk in my shoes through this hidden gem, and see if this Queen of Tarts was tempted by the cookies!
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