Horatio's Garden Stoke Mandeville is a peaceful haven that surrounds the spinal centre. Patients come to the garden in beds and wheelchairs to find solace in the uplifting surroundings of nature, brimming with ever-changing colour and scents. Joe Swift has designed this beautiful sanctuary for patients and their families. The garden opened in September 2018.

We are fundraising to cover the costs of caring for the garden and organising events and activities for patients - garden therapy, music, art and tea and cake - ensuring Horatio's Garden is a sanctuary for patients and their families all year round.

Patients with spinal cord injuries spend a long time in hospital. There is much evidence that gardens and gardening have a positive effect on a person’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.