Martineau Gardens | |
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Location | Priory Road, near the intersection of Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, England |
Coordinates | 52°27′25″N1°54′42″W / 52.457°N 1.9118°W Coordinates: 52°27′25″N1°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]
The gardens are designated a Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC). [4]
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]
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