Herts Essex Borders

Gibberd Garden

The Gibberd Garden,
Marsh Lane,
Harlow,
CM17 0NA

The Gibberd Garden is a garden in Harlow, Essex, England, which was created by Sir Frederick Gibberd (the planner of Harlow New Town) and his wife Patricia Gibberd.

The garden is where Sir Frederick Gibberd lived as he built Harlow, and then stayed . He and his wife designed the garden and added sculptures, ceramic pots, and architectural salvage from 1972 till his death in 1984/. After the death of Lady Gibberd , the House and Gardens were given to Harlow Council in her will for the benefit of the people of Harlow

After a lengthy court battle over the will which the council eventually won, the house and gardens were give over to the Gibberd Garden trust to run them.

On Beer Festival days the garden plays host to a number of local pubs and brewery bars, as well as a CAMRA bar. The event takes place on Fathers day weekend, and the gardens standard admission pricing will apply, with no addition charge for the Beer Festival, CAMRA discounts are offered on presentation of a valid CAMRA membership card.

NOTE: The Beer Festival is run as an "In Association Event" and is not fully CAMRA run,

See also https://thegibberdgarden.co.uk