the wilderness
Croydon
MHA The Wilderness is a unique and reformed garden which was first discovered
over a 100 years ago. The reclaimed wilderness offers access to a hidden
heritage garden in South London with an accessible, engaging and nature
conservation programme of activities. The Wilderness garden was first created by
Rev William Wilks, Vicar of Shirley and former secretary of the Royal
Horticulture Society, between 1904 and 1923: a wild garden that lived up to the
house’s name. Over a 100 years later it has been restored by MHA to its former
glory and both our residents and visitors couldn’t be happier with the beautiful
garden.