Events
Spring Seedlings Forest Fun
Tue 24th Apr
10.30-11.30
Outdoor Fun for Toddlers and Their Grown-ups! Play and explore in our spring forest activity session.Includes nature trails, storytelling, den building, mud pies, bug exploration, puddle jumping, muddy knees and more.
This group aims to provide time and space in the week for parents/carers and children to step back from their busy lives and reflect and interact with the world at nature’s pace – slow and steady.
Suitable for Children aged 18months -5 yrs.
£5.00 per session for 1 child and their grown up. Places Limited booking essential.
Spring Seedlings Forest Fun
Thu 26th Apr
13.30 -14.30
Outdoor Fun for Toddlers and Their Grown-ups! Play and explore in our spring forest activity session.Includes nature trails, storytelling, den building, mud pies, bug exploration, puddle jumping, muddy knees and more.
This group aims to provide time and space in the week for parents/carers and children to step back from their busy lives and reflect and interact with the world at nature’s pace – slow and steady.
Suitable for Children aged 18months -5 yrs.
£5.00 per session for 1 child and their grown up. Places Limited booking essential.
Spring Seedlings Forest Fun
Tue 1st May
10.30 -11.30
Outdoor Fun for Toddlers and Their Grown-ups! Play and explore in our spring forest activity session.Includes nature trails, storytelling, den building, mud pies, bug exploration, puddle jumping, muddy knees and more.
This group aims to provide time and space in the week for parents/carers and children to step back from their busy lives and reflect and interact with the world at nature’s pace – slow and steady.
Suitable for Children aged 18months -5 yrs.
£5.00 per session for 1 child and their grown up. Places Limited booking essential.
Spring Seedlings Forest Fun
Thu 3rd May
13.30 - 14.30
Outdoor Fun for Toddlers and Their Grown-ups! Play and explore in our spring forest activity session.Includes nature trails, storytelling, den building, mud pies, bug exploration, puddle jumping, muddy knees and more.
This group aims to provide time and space in the week for parents/carers and children to step back from their busy lives and reflect and interact with the world at nature’s pace – slow and steady.
Suitable for Children aged 18months -5 yrs.
£5.00 per session for 1 child and their grown up. Places Limited booking essential.
Introduction to Hatha Yoga
Tuesday mornings 9.30-10.30
From 8th May
This regular 1 hour drop in session, will give you an introduction into some basic yoga poses. Concentrating on healthy alignment and breathing to help you to improve your posture, core strength, flexibility and general wellbeing. Instruction in meditation and relaxation will naturally be incorporated into these friendly group sessions.
Instructor Paul Salman has been practicing yoga for over 25 years and has been a registered teacher for 12 years.
If you would like to discuss the class please call or text Paul on 07768353108.
Sessions take place in the main House. All proceeds from the sessions donated to the support the House & Gardens.
£9 per session
Please note there are no classes on 5th and 12th June
Spring Seedlings Forest Fun
Tue 8th May
10.30 -11.30
Outdoor Fun for Toddlers and Their Grown-ups! Play and explore in our spring forest activity session.Includes nature trails, storytelling, den building, mud pies, bug exploration, puddle jumping, muddy knees and more.
This group aims to provide time and space in the week for parents/carers and children to step back from their busy lives and reflect and interact with the world at nature’s pace – slow and steady.
Suitable for Children aged 18months -5 yrs.
£5.00 per session for 1 child and their grown up. Places Limited booking essential.
Session length 40 minutes
Spring Seedlings Forest Fun
Thu 10th May
13.30 - 14.30
Outdoor Fun for Toddlers and Their Grown-ups! Play and explore in our spring forest activity session.Includes nature trails, storytelling, den building, mud pies, bug exploration, puddle jumping, muddy knees and more.
This group aims to provide time and space in the week for parents/carers and children to step back from their busy lives and reflect and interact with the world at nature’s pace – slow and steady.
Suitable for Children aged 18months -5 yrs.
£5.00 per session for 1 child and their grown up. Places Limited booking essential.
Gin at the House & Gardens
Sun 13th May
12.00 - 16.00
London’s premier Gin tasting event at our beautiful listed house and gardens.
Come along and sample the best award winning small batch gins (with over 25 to choose from) and beautifully crafted cocktails
There will also be a Gin Masterclass and opportunity to meet the distillers
Tickets £20 includes 5 Gin tasters and 1 perfect serve G&T of your choice.
Sunday Lunch in the House
Sun 13th May
Sunday is lunch served in the house from 12:00 to 15:00.
The house is open 12:00 - 16:00. and the bar is open
Booking for lunch recommended, please call 020 8346 7812, option 1, or pop in at the house.
Quiz Night
Thu 17th May
Come and pit your wits against our resident quizmaster.
Starts at 19.30
Tickets cost £15.00 including Supper (Cash bar.)
Telephone 020 8346 7812 to reserve a ticket.
Gardening Day
Sun 20th May
Help us maintain The Gardens
Choose a session, either 11.00–13.00 or 14.00–16.00, or do both if you’re really keen!
We meet at the Depot opposite the playground
All About Trees - Water Colour Workshop
Sun 20th May
10.30 - 15.30
Our Gardens boast some of the most unique trees in London. Inspired by the magnificent arboretum, this watercolour workshop will explore a variety of skills and
techniques such as simplifying trees, rendering texture in bark, and expressive use of colour.
This workshop is for adults age 17+.
Fee £35. Materials not included. (List provided with booking).
Some experience with watercolour helpful, but beginners are welcome.
For booking and info:
summer Seedlings - Forest Fun
Tuesday mornings 10:30 -11:30
22nd May, June 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th
Thurs 1:30 -2:30 Afternoons
24th May June 7th, 14th, 21th & 28th
Outdoor Fun for Toddlers and Their Grown-ups! Play and explore in our Summer forest activity session.Includes nature trails, storytelling, den building, mud pies, bug exploration, puddle jumping, muddy knees and more.
This group aims to provide time and space in the week for parents/carers and children to step back from their busy lives and reflect and interact with the world at nature’s pace – slow and steady.
Suitable for Children aged 18months -5 yrs.
£5.00 per session for 1 child and their grown up. Places Limited booking essential.
Session length 40 minutes
Forest School Taster Session
Wed 30th May
10.00 - 12.30
Come and join us for an inspiring Forest School taster session.
Forest School is made up of a wide range of experiences and adventures, including mini beast hunts, pond dipping, shelter building and games
Suitable for ages 6-9 years. Group capacity 10
£12 per child
Please make sure you read the guide to Forest school document by following the link above before booking.
After booking we will send you a consent form to be returned to us.
Forest School Taster Session
Thu 31st May
13.00 -15.30
Come and join us for an inspiring Forest School taster session.
Forest School is made up of a wide range of experiences and adventures, including mini beast hunts, pond dipping, shelter building and games
Suitable for ages 6-9 years. Group capacity 10
£12 per child
Please make sure you read the guide to Forest school document by following the link above before booking.
After booking we will send you a consent form to be returned to us.
Inky’s Place 100 years
Sundays 3,10,17, June 14.00 – 16.00
Come and help us celebrate 100 years since Inky left the Gardens “for the enjoyment of the people” by adding your mark to create an artwork for the visitor centre
Gin Club
Thu 21st Jun
Our monthly opportunity to sample Artisan Gins from award winning micro distillers. Enjoy tasters and 3 craft cocktails, with discussions about the botanicals, back story, and all juniper friendly matters. There will be opportunities to learn how to craft killer cocktails, meet the distillers and buy Artisan Gins at reduced prices. £20 per person. Ticket includes snacks to compliment the tasting and a home cooked supper. Booking essential.
Held in the Stables Cafe
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Sun 24th Jun
12pm -2pm
If you go down to the Bothy Gardens today you’re in for a big surprise! This summer we are launching our first ever Teddy Bears Picnic. Bring your teddy bears to the Bothy Gardens for an exclusive picnic and enjoy a range of teddy bear fun and games.
Suitable for age range 2-7 yrs and their grown ups
Tickets include a picnic lunch box
Tickets: Adult - £7, Child - £5
Booking essential
Centenary Garden Fête - Inky’s Place 100 years
Sun 15th Jul 12:00 - 17:00
2018 sees the 100th anniversary of Henry Inky Stephens bequest of the House & Gardens. To celebrate we have a packed day of fun, with a dog show to enter your best friend in, Donkey rides, and craft stalls. You try your hand at croquet in the Bothy Garden or have a go around the Maypole and there’s a brass band to top it off. Join us and make a day of it!
Admission to the gardens is free. Charges apply for activities.
Forest School Week
Mon 23rd Jul - Fri 27th Jul
9.30 -12.00
Forest School is made up of a wide range of experiences and adventures, including mini beast hunts, pond dipping, shelter building and games, which develop confidence and self-esteem.
This is a 5 session activity, suitable for ages 6-9 years. Group capacity 10
£60 per child Please see the Link to book your Place.
Please make sure you read the guide to Forest school document by following the link above before booking.
After booking we will send you a consent form to be returned to us.
The Reluctant Dragon - Outdoor Theatre
The Reluctant Dragon
Tues 24th, Weds 25th and Thurs 26th July 11.30 & 14.30
Tickets £11.50. Four tickets for £39
Presented by Quantum Theatre
Everyone knows St George has to do battle with the Dragon, but what happens when the Dragon simply won’t fight St George?
In this delightful new adaptation by Michael Whitmore, Quantum Theatre presents Kenneth Grahame’s The Reluctant Dragon, an enchanting tale of bravery, friendship and derring-do for all the family. Staged in the Bothy Gardens
