St Botolph’s was one of the first Churches to convert their churchyard into a garden and has a busy central path along with benches, a fountain, planted beds and two lawn areas.
The churchyard provides a quiet space with benches, a herb garden and labyrinth inviting visitors to unwind and explore amidst the tranquillity of the surroundings.
The Church is best known as the burial place of Samuel Pepys who had strong connections with the area. It is also the last resting place of the 16th century botanist, William Turner, known as ‘the father of English botany’ with the churchyard including plants associated with him. The garden also includes a pavement labyrinth which has a Jerusalem Cross as its centrepiece.
Getting here
Nearest tube: Tower Hill or Aldgate
Image courtesy of City of London Corporation.
