Queen Eleanor's Garden

Situated just outside the south door of The Great Hall is a recreation of a medieval herbarium named after Queen Eleanor of Provence, wife of Henry III, and her daughterin-law Queen Eleanor of Castile, wife of Edward I.

It was opened by Her Majesty The Queen Mother in 1986 as part of the
Domesday celebrations. Turf seats and bay hedges surround a herb garden and
features include a fountain, camomile lawn, tunnel arbour and stone seats – so
one can sit and admire!

Open: All year, daily 10am–5pm except Christmas and Boxing Day and occasionally closed for civic events.

Guided tours available upon request. Group booking advised.

Nearest parking at Tower Street Car Park.

Admission: No charge but donations gratefully accepted. Suggested minimum donation for groups £10.00.

Opening Times

Open 1 Jan 2005 - 31 Dec 2005

Opening 2006 1 Jan 2006 - 31 Dec 2006

Opening 2007 1 Jan 2007 - 31 Dec 2007

Road Directions

From the Tourist Information Centre, walk west through the shopping pedestrian area. Continue up the hill towards the Westgate. The Great Hall is located to the left, behind the Westgate and adjacent to the Law Courts - Queen Eleanors' Garden is accessed via the Great Hall