The Green Backyard

The Green Backyard Community garden in central Peterborough The Green Backyard is a community growing project in central Peterborough.

From this urban base we have transformed a once-derelict former allotment site into a beautiful and productive green space. We promote sustainable lifestyles and raise awareness of environmental issues through practical demonstration and community involvement. With regular workdays, events and activities we bring people and communities across Peterborough together to be a bit greener, healthier an

d happier. We're also home to Refill Revolution Peterborough (), the shop stocks a wide variety of ethical and organic dried and tinned foods, as well as fresh, organically grown veg (when available) and eco-friendly household products such as cleaners and toiletries. We are open three days per week (Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday: 11.00 - 16.00). You don’t need any gardening experience - just turn up. Watch a short video about The Green Backyard here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEHsSKPTT0s
or this longer, more recent video here:
http://vimeo.com/45446859

Our refill shop is open as normal 💚They’re well stocked with over 200 refills, everything from herbs and spices, pasta, ...
05/06/2026

Our refill shop is open as normal 💚

They’re well stocked with over 200 refills, everything from herbs and spices, pasta, chocolates, as well as cleaning products, dry foods, local milk and sourdough bread and eco essentials.

Opening hours:
✨Wednesday: 9:30am–2:30pm
✨Thursday: 9:00am–4:00pm
✨Friday: 9:00am–4:00pm
✨Saturday: 9:00am–4:00pm

🌱☕ Start your Sunday morning in the garden ☕🌱Join us at The Green Backyard for a gentle family garden club where little ...
03/06/2026

🌱☕ Start your Sunday morning in the garden ☕🌱

Join us at The Green Backyard for a gentle family garden club where little hands can dig in the soil, sow seeds, water plants, explore the garden, and enjoy simple nature-based activities at their own pace.

Take a wander around the garden with a coffee in hand, listen to the birdsong, soak up some early morning sunshine, and enjoy a slower start to the day while the children get stuck into gardening and outdoor play in this beautiful space.

Children are welcome in pyjamas and wellies, and families can drop in anytime between 7.30am and 9.30am as there will be a mix of led and self-led activities so you can take the morning at your own pace. Whether you stay for ten minutes or the whole morning, it's a relaxed opportunity to get outside, connect with nature, and enjoy the garden together.

🌿 Seeds to sow
🌻 Plants to care for
🐞 Nature activities and crafts
☕ Self serve breakfast station including tea and coffee included

🎟️ Standard ticket (1 adult + 1 child): £8
🎟️ Family ticket (up to 5 attendees): £12
Book online: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thefenlandgrowproject/2246357

A HUGE thank you to the Viridor in Peterborough (VIP) Fund for supporting the launch of our Garden Club for local children and families.

We can't wait to welcome you to the garden.

Fab day on site today with local schools celebrating Earth Day 💚
22/04/2026

Fab day on site today with local schools celebrating Earth Day 💚

The site is going to be a little busy tomorrow morning, please avoid if you can 💚
21/04/2026

The site is going to be a little busy tomorrow morning, please avoid if you can 💚

🌍 World Earth Day tomorrow! 💚

We’ve got 104 children (ages 9–11) visiting the shop between 9:30am–1pm, so it’s going to be a busy one!😬

If you can, please avoid popping in during that time.

We’ll still be open until 2:30pm tomorrow, or come and see us Thursday–Saturday, 9am–4pm instead 💚

Address

Oundle Road
Peterborough
PE28AT

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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