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Newington Gardens is a small quiet garden behind the Crown Court on Newington Causeway, created on the site where Horsemonger Lane Gaol once stood. For a long time, it was known as Gaol Park, the memory of the former building kept alive by the high external wall and large gatehouse long retained after the prison was demolished in 1880.  

Today, the park is situated behind the Inner London Sessions House, which was rebuilt at the beginning of the 20th century, but due to delays caused by the First World War, it didn't open until 1917.

Opening times

Newington Gardens is open at all times.

Location

The gardens are located at Harper Road, SE1.

How to get there

You can travel by:

• London Underground, Elephant and Castle, Borough
• bus 343

Facilities and features

The gardens offer:

• 2 large MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) courts
• playground for children up to age 14
• table tennis tables