We are an outstanding mental health charity located in rural West Oxfordshire

Bridewell is a mental health recovery service. We provide social and therapeutic horticulture in a working garden to adults living in Oxfordshire.

Who We Are

What We Do

Hope in recovery

It's not just about gardening, it's the people, the work, the environment. Working together in the walled garden offers you the time and space to build confidence and look towards the future.

Progress & hope

Structure & purpose

A supportive & relaxed environment

Community & shared experience

Who We Are

What We Do

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Read more about Bridewell's recovery service, what happens on a typical day, who else is on site, what it's like working in the gardens.

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A few words from our gardeners

Voices from the garden

The Garden was nice and peaceful and I learned the following skills: potting on plants; working in the forge; woodwork and pruning in the vineyard.

Former Gardener

18 months

Being in a calm and safe environment has helped me grow in ways I didn't think were possible.

Gardener

11 months

Being in an environment that is calm was so healing for me because I hadn't experienced a place with calmness before.

Former Gardener

2 years

[The garden] is always peaceful and I found having access to open spaces really calming. I enjoyed watching the seasons change and seeing plants grow that I helped to plant.

Former gardener

18 months

[Bridewell is] like an oasis. I love all the different areas with their variety - there are so many different jobs to do so you never get bored of being in one area. I've appreciated the quiet areas you can retreat to.