What’s Behind the Wall? Help Us Reimagine It
Behind the Wall is a community-led restoration project focused on the yard behind Barshaw Park’s historic Walled Garden, a hidden part of the park with huge potential.
We want to bring this quiet, unused area back to life as a space for nature, creativity, wellbeing and community connection.
We're at the early stages and this is your chance to help shape the space. Whether you're a regular park user, nearby resident, or someone with memories to share, your ideas matter.
Make it stand out.
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"The hidden yard behind the Walled Garden"
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"Heritage structures we hope to restore"
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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"A peaceful corner ready for a new chapter"
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Our Vision
Restore & Protect
We aim to stabilise and repair the historic wall and buildings tucked behind the Walled Garden. These structures hold real heritage value, and with careful restoration, they can once again serve the community.
Breathe New Life Into Forgotten Space
The disused yard area offers space for small workshops, craft studios, tool storage, and open-air gathering. We want to bring it back into
