Horatio’s Garden - London & South East (est. 2020)
“…designed by nine-time RHS Chelsea Gold Medal winner and renowned landscape architect, Tom Stuart-Smith. It surrounds the London Spinal Cord Injury Centre (LSCIC) at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore. The centre supports adults, children and young people, predominantly from London, Greater London and the South East of England.” Horatio’s Garden ‘Impact Report 23/24’
Colourful furniture brings a pop of vibrancy to one of the courtyard areas.
Fully automated doors feature on all Garden Pods - the interior is heated to 23C degrees for those patients who require support to regulate their body temperature.
View along one side of the garden from the Horatio's Garden fountain.
A seating nook along the pathway, with plenty of space for a wheelchair.
View towards the Garden Pod over the meandering pathway.
The Greenhouse - various horticultural activities can be undertaken here with patients.
A blackboard provides up-to-date information of garden activities on offer.
Furniture here is moveable , allowing visitors to the garden to rearrange the seating opportunities to suit their needs.
View towards the fountain.
Garden fountain and its verdant surrounds.
Skylights and windows allow plenty of views out from the Garden Pod, including if the patient is brought out here in their bed.
The Garden Pod and fountain.