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

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Don't miss this year's Open Days. Our next is Sunday, 18th June 11-4pm

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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

Get support

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.

Get involved

Find out how you join our amazing supporters and friends who share their time and expertise, and raise funds so Bridewell can work alongside people in recovery

Volunteers

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Fundraise

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Corporate

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A few words from our gardeners

Voices from the garden

My kids liked me going to Bridewell because I came home happier and more fulfilled.

Former Gardener

2 years

Bridewell has helped me to appreciate what I've got and find joy in it rather than chasing the next thing.

Gardener

3 months

[Bridewell] made me feel supported, believed, encouraged, boosted, able to be myself.

Former Gardener

3 years

It made me feel safe and understood, fortunate and joyful.

Former gardener

3 years

Each day at Bridewell was a learning day... It was like the film Groundhog Day, how each day turned out was up to me.

Gardener

1 year 5 months

My time spent at the garden, I believe, was the overriding factor to recovery to which end I am eternally grateful.

Former Gardener

2 years

Thanks to Bridewell I soon learnt that I was not the only one in the world with mental health issues. I thank you all for getting me back into the sunlight.

Former Gardener

18 months