ECO/NATURE
Medicinal plants – Tour of the Royal College of Physicians gardens
This tour is planned for those interested in plants and their past, present and possible future uses in medicine. Although herbal medicine will be discussed, the tour is not designed […]
‘There and then and never again’
A midsummer celebration of the life, legacy, attitude and work of Scotland’s filmmaking pioneer Margaret Tait (1918-1999). The London premiere of a series of commissioned films by contemporary artists and […]
Discover the history of Highgate Wood
Highgate Wood is a remnant of the Great Forest of Middlesex and part of the Bishops of London’s hunting/deer park for which references go back to 1227. Evidence has also […]
Open Gardens: LUX, Waterlow Park
A delightful little hidden garden, entrance through the LUX building in Waterlow Park. Films will be screening continuously from 1-6 to celebrate the life of late Scottish film-maker and poet […]
Whitehall Park Green Festival
Whitehall Green Festival is for everyone who wants to learn more about the practical ways we can all improve our environment and help tackle the climate crisis. As well as […]
Open Gardens: The Park
A hidden treasure of a garden, transformed from a neglected wartime wilderness into a flowing series of gloriously abundant spaces, burgeoning with variety, colour and texture. Tall trees in adjoining […]
Open Gardens: Southwood Lodge
Densely planted garden hidden behind 18th century house (not open) with unusual plants, ponds, a waterfall, frogs, toads and newts. Many topiary shapes formed from self sown yew trees. Sculpture […]
Gardeners’ Tea Time: Heath Hands
We hear from local gardening and greening experts in these pre-recorded sessions. Today, it’s the organisation Heath Hands. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the 1871 Hampstead Heath Act, which […]
Three self-guided walks on Hampstead Heath
The City of London Corporation has created a series of self-guided walks throughout London and here’s one for Hampstead Heath which gives three trail options of varying lengths. Pick your […]
Open Gardens: Mona’s Garden
This award winning garden is home to the Corokia National Collection as well as other unusual Southern Hemisphere and Mediterranean plants and many more. Emphasis on texture and shapes and […]