What's on at
Railway Gardens?
a space to learn, grow, play and share in the heart of the community
There's a lot to choose from at Railway Gardens
Our programme is packed with regular and special events led by Green Squirrel plus loads of community led events, from craft sessions and support groups to open mic nights!
Our regular opening hours for anyone to pop in and enjoy the gardens are currently:
Monday: coming soon!
Tuesday: 10am – 3pm
Wednesday: 10am – 3pm
Thursday: 10am – 3pm
Friday: 10am – 12pm
Saturday: Times vary, please check timetable below.
During these times you are very welcome to pop in and take a walk around, visit the cafe (check opening times below), bring the kids in to explore and play, pick some herbs, or find a seat on a bench and read a book, watch the trains or simply relax. Dogs on leads are welcome.
Regular free groups and meet ups at Railway Gardens include…
Tuesdays
Alternate Tuesdays, 10:30am – 12:30pm: People in Pain Support Group
12:30 – 2:30pm: Stay and Play with Honeycomb Toys, plus Toy Library
12:30pm – 1:30pm: Welsh learners’ practice group
2pm – 4pm: goodShed Group: Part of the Men’s Shed movement, all welcome.
Wednesdays
10am – 2pm: Benthyg (the library of things) open for borrowing
1pm – 3pm: Wellbeing Cafe (free and open to all)
Thursdays
10am – 2pm: Benthyg (the library of things) open for borrowing
10:30am – 12pm: Railway Writers creative writing group, all welcome
Fridays
10:30 – 12:30pm: Volunteer Fridays
Saturdays
Weekly: 10am – 2pm: Benthyg (the library of things) open for borrowing
Monthly: Gardening Club, see programme below for dates and times
Good to know…
We offer free and low cost use of the site for community activities
If you have an idea for an event or activity you’d like to hold please contact Becca on becca@greensquirrel.co.uk and we’ll be in touch for a chat.
💚 See a green heart? That means we're looking for volunteers for that event
If you’re an existing volunteer please email or chat to us to let us know you’d like to take part. If you’ve not yet joined the volunteer team but would like to get involved, please register here.
You can hire Railway Gardens for your own event too
We offer corporate and private hire of both our indoor and outdoor spaces. Railway Gardens is a unique and accessible venue for your meeting, event, party or workshop. Find out more and view our hire prices here, or get in touch.