Visiting Medwood Gardens

Across the road from the Durban City Hall and next to St Paul’s Church, you will find Medwood Gardens. You’ll be surprised to find such a haven of tranquility in the middle of this city. Here you will find luscious lawns, a big chess set, beautiful flowers and a fountain dedicated to Grace Amelia Osborn, mayoress of Durban who died in office on 5 June 1957.

Medwood Gardens’ name originates from John Medley Wood who served as the curator of Durban’s Botanical gardens from 1882 to 1913.

During the Anglo Boer War, Medwood Gardens was used as a military depot by the Royal Navy and the British Army.

You’ll find Medwood Gardens next to St Paul’s Church, opposite The Workshop, in Monty Naicker Street.