A COMMUNITY GARDEN FOR ALL
Hidden behind the Regency squares of Kemptown, the Secret Garden is a peaceful public space for sculpture, nature, community and quiet reflection.
OPEN SUNDAY 11–5 | FREE ENTRY | KEMPTOWN, BRIGHTON | CAFÉ ONSITE
What's On!
Shakespeare in the Garden
Wednesday 26 August | 2.00pm – 3.30pm
We are honoured to welcome Flute Theatre for a unique performance of King Lear, created with and performed alongside autistic adults.
Set within the garden’s peaceful surroundings, this pioneering production combines Shakespeare with interactive sensory theatre to create a moving and unforgettable shared experience. Following the performance, audiences are invited to stay for tea and coffee in the garden.
Jazz Jamboree Orchestra
Saturday 12 September | 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Bring a picnic, settle in amongst the flowers, and enjoy a performance by the Jazz Jamboree Orchestra, a Sussex ensemble of more than 25 musicians performing an uplifting mix of jazz standards, popular classics and original arrangements.
Wine, soft drinks and refreshments will be available for a suggested donation, with proceeds supporting the work of the Antony Dale Trust.
Featured Plant
Each month we take a closer look at one of the many fascinating plants growing in the Secret Garden, highlighting a species to discover during your visit.
Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus)
Closely related to the Globe Artichoke, The Cardoon is a striking architectural plant from the Mediterranean region with big ,deeply cut ,silver green leaves . Its honey scented flower is like a large blue thistle and very attractive to pollinating insects. It can grow to over two meters tall . Unlike the Globe Artichoke its flower head isn’t eaten but the fleshy leaf stalks can be blanched, cooked and eaten
The Garden
A hidden Regency garden in the heart of Kemptown, Brighton has reopened to the public for the season, unveiling a new sculpture exhibition set within one of Brighton’s most unusual and little-known historic spaces.
