SHROOM SUNDAY 2025

SHROOM SUNDAY 2025

By London Fungus Network

A celebration of UK Fungus Day for the whole family

Date and time

Location

Chingford

Waltham Forest London E4 6AL United Kingdom

Good to know

Highlights

  • 7 hours, 30 minutes
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Join London National Park City & London Fungus Network to celebrate the world of fungi and mushrooms.

The event runs from 9.30am to 5pm and you're welcome to join for all or part of the day. - tbc. Check out photos of from our previous events here.

Programme (full line-up and timings tbc) to include:

  • Guest lectures including: growing native mushroom species (Fat Fox Mushrooms), medicinal mushrooms, applied mycology & more
  • Guided walks with fungi, tree, invertebrate & plant experts
  • Children’s arts and crafts with Walk The Loop
  • Storytelling, 'The Mouse and the Mushroom Blooms' with Sophie Bresnhan
  • Art workshops for all ages, including watercolour painting & felt mushroom making
  • Clay mushroom making workshop (all ages) with Urban Forest Tribe
  • Mycelium Movement workshop with Cat Jones
  • Open-MYC performance, poetry & spoken word (contact us to take part!)
  • Self-guided nature trail
  • And more!

Vendors

  • Fungus-based food & beverages from London Nootropics & Sporeboys
  • Merch - grab a mushroom umbrella, grow kit, t-shirt, ceramics & more.

Dress code

To get into the festive spirit, we invite you to rock your finest mushroom-inspired costumes, clothing and merch, or - if you're feeling creative - to make your own! Prizes for the best dress will be awarded at the Open-MYC at 4pm.

Shroom Sunday is generously supported by Waltham Forest Council and London National Park City. Thank you!

Frequently asked questions

Is this family friendly?

Yes! There will be activities for children and grownups. Children must accompanied by an adult throughout the day, including at all workshops. Please book a ticket for each human to help us keep track of numbers.

Where's the location?

Shroom Sunday takes place at a nature reserve in Chingford, east London. Attendees will receive an email with the location & transport a few days before the event. If you don't receive the location 5 days before the event, check your spam, message us here, or email: londonfungusnetwork@hotmail.com

What about parking & public transport?

The nearest station is Chingford Overground, a 15-20 min walk, or via local bus routes. On site parking is not available, but free parking is available on local streets.

Can I bring my dog?

The site is a nature reserve and will be busy at times, so please leave your canine friends at home to avoid disturbing wildlife.

What is accessibility like?

The event will be accessible via a hard footpath and grassland, with some mild uneven ground. The site is accessible for buggies and wheelchairs. Seats are available.

What if it rains?

The day includes both outdoor and indoor activites and will go ahead whatever the weather, including rain and low temperatures. In the event of potentially dangerous weather (e.g. very high winds, lightning), the event may be postponed for the safety of participants.

Filming

We love mushrooms and from time to time take photos and videos of them (and humans) at our events for marketing purposes. If you would prefer not be photographed, please let us know.

Organised by

London Fungus Network

Connecting mycologically-curious people with the urban Fungal Kingdom/Queendom. Join us for Myco-Meetups, Fungus Forays and mushroom-inspired fun. Part of London National Park City.

£0 – £22.38
Oct 5 · 09:30 GMT+1