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Wonderful Weeds - Allotment Workshop
Get up close to wonderful weeds in the Royal Parks and learn how beneficial they can be for humans, wildlife and the environment.
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Location
Kensington Gardens Allotment
Kensington Palace Gardens London W2 2AR United KingdomAbout this event
- Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
Join us in Kensington Gardens Allotment to discover the beautiful botany and fascinating ecology of some of our most overlooked wild species, the 'weeds'.
Our relationship to these wild plants has changed throughout history. What place do weeds have in our urban parks, and what lessons can we learn from them?
The session will involve a gentle stroll around the allotment looking for hidden ‘weeds’. Participants will enjoy a hands-on identification activity exploring common wild plants, followed by a freshly made herbal tea or a taste of historic Dandelion 'coffee'.
The session will last up to 1.5 hours and will be open to all ages and abilities. This session takes place solely in the allotment garden which has paved level or compacted gravel paths, so is a more accessible version for those with limited mobility than our standard Wonderful Weeds Walk. Please contact us if you have any accessibility requirements so that we can make sure the session will provide you with the best experience.
Please note:
- Help Nature Thrive events are free to attend and made possible thanks to the wonderful players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Places are limited so please book your ticket using the links above. If an event is full, you can choose to join our waiting list.
- Further details about these events are in the FAQs section of our Eventbrite booking page via the links above. For any questions not answered by our FAQs, please contact HelpNatureThrive@royalparks.org.uk.
- We may take photographs of the event for The Royal Parks. These photos may be used on social media and shared with our funders. If you do not wish to be in the photos, please tell a member of staff on the day. Please see our privacy policy for details on how we process photographs.
Frequently asked questions
This event is aimed at people of all ages and abilities who are interested in learning more about allotment ‘weeds’ and common urban wild plants. It is suitable for both absolute beginners and for those who already have some knowledge.
This session takes place in the allotment garden which have level pathways. Chairs are available, and the allotment is wheelchair accessible. This session is more suitable for those with limited mobility than our standard Wonderful Weeds walk. Please contact us with your requirements to check.
This is an outdoor event so please wear comfortable clothing that is suitable for being outdoors at this time of year. The ground may be muddy or uneven, and some species may scratch or sting, so sturdy closed-toe footwear and covered legs and arms are advised. Raincoat and/or sun hat.
No, but if you have your own hand lens (jewellers loupe) or magnifying glass, please do feel free to bring it with you. We will hand out resources to share on the day.
We kindly ask that dogs do not accompany you to this event. Assistance dogs are welcome.
Meeting point is at the Allotment Garden in Kensington Gardens: The allotment | The Royal Parks https://maps.app.goo.gl/C3XfqaC5JLgafnUC7 ///loose.pizza.juices
The allotment is situated behind the Serpentine North Gallery in Kensington Gardens, along Buck Hill Walk. Nearest tube station is Lancaster Gate. Bus services along Bayswater Road. Bikes can be stored within the allotment garden for duration of workshop. Limited car parking in Serpentine Car Park.
For any other questions please contact the Help Nature Thrive team via email: HelpNatureThrive@royalparks.org.uk.
The event will go ahead if cold or raining, but in extreme weather it may be rescheduled or cancelled at short notice. There is an open-sided shelter in the allotment garden.
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