Martineau Gardens Explained

Martineau Gardens
Location:	Priory Road, near the intersection of Bristol Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, England
Coords:	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. 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.

Wildlife

The gardens are designated a Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation (SLINC).^[4]

Awards

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]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Martineau Gardens. Martineau Gardens.
2. http://www.farmgarden.org.uk/component/civicrm/?task=civicrm%2Fprofile%2Fview&reset=1&id=43984&gid=10&return_url=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5mYXJtZ2FyZGVuLm9yZy51ay9mYXJtcy1nYXJkZW5zL3lvdXItcmVnaW9uL21hcCZkZXRhaWxfcmVkaXJlY3Q9MQ%3D%3D&map_redirect=1 Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens
3. http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/CharityWithoutPartB.aspx?RegisteredCharityNumber=1092364&SubsidiaryNumber=0 registered charity
4. Web site: Wildlife. Martineau Gardens. 15 December 2011.
5. Web site: Martineau Gardens. Keep Britain Tidy.
6. Web site: Garden Delight. Birmingham Post.