Over the Wall
“If you have a garden in your library,
you’ll have everything you need.”– Cicero
Step into the story of one of London’s oldest continuously cultivated gardens. From medieval orchards to today’s vibrant ten-acre landscape, this display brings together items from the Library’s collections and everyday objects to explore how Lambeth Palace Garden has grown, changed, and connected people for over 800 years.
Discover the plants once sown, the gardeners who tended them, and the evolving shape of the garden itself — a place of work, sanctuary, and community.
Come and explore the rich history over the wall — the people and the place that have made the Garden at Lambeth Palace what it is today.
Opening Times
18 May – 22 July 2026
9:30 – 17:00 Monday to Friday
Until 19:15 on Thursdays
Saturday openings:
6 June, 4 July
10:00 – 17:00
Last entry to the display is half an hour before closing.
Please note that the display does not include access to Lambeth Palace Garden.
To visit the garden, please book a ticket for our weekly Lambeth Palace Garden Tours every Wednesday from 10 June until 22 July.
Cost of entry
Entry to the display is completely free.
Accessibility
The Library is fully accessible for wheelchair users and visitors with mobility difficulties.
Gallery stools are available.
Events
10 June – 22 July 2026 Lambeth Palace Garden tours
Join us for a guided tour of Lambeth Palace Garden every Wednesday from 10 June until 22 July, 10:45 – 11:00.
Pre-booking essential.
