What's on
We run a programme of one-off events and regular activities throughout the year for all members of the community to get involved with nature, play, sport and arts. These include our annual Midsummer Fair, Harvest Festival and Christmas Celebration, as well as stay and play, park sleepovers, bat walks, gardening, yoga, live music performances on the bandstand and more...
We run a programme of one-off events and regular activities throughout the year for all members of the community to get involved with nature, play, sport and arts. These include our annual Midsummer Fair, Harvest Festival and Christmas Celebration, as well as stay and play, park sleepovers, bat walks, gardening, yoga, live music performances on the bandstand and more...
Upcoming events and activities
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Family fun at the Mulberry Centre Next sessions: June 15 10am-1pm: The Mulberry Centre We'll be celebrating Eid during this family friendly session at the Mulberry Centre. Cook and eat with other parents, grandparents, carers and kids and enjoy henna painting. Share stories, tips and challenges of feeding babies and toddlers and give your views on children’s activities and services in the local area. Open play indoors and out. Everyone is welcome to attend with children under four years. |
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Myatt's Fields Park Midsummer fair
Saturday 29 June: Throughout the park Don't miss our annual community summer event! There will be a children's fairground, hay bale building for children, community and food stalls plus free music on the bandstand all afternoon. Michelle Killington will celebrate black music from the 1960s, 70s and 80s in the park roundhouse, and there will be performances of Midsummer Night's Dream at 2pm and 7pm in the quiet garden. If you are interested in having a stall please contact community@myattsfieldspark.info. |
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Regular events and activities
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Myatt's Fields Market Sundays: 10am-2pm: Near the bandstand Our market, which re-launched on Sunday 19 May, is on every Sunday throughout the Spring and summer. Run last year by an independent operator, it will now be operated by Myatt's Fields Park Project and will offer fresh produce, locally made goods plus beautiful veg grown in Myatt's greenhouse. For more info, follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you'd like to get involved in developing the market, or you'd like a stall, contact market@myattsfieldspark.info |
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NaturActive
Mondays, term-time: 10am - 11.30am: Meet in the wildlife area, near the cafe An activity-based session for under 5s and their parents or carers that focuses on nature, gardening and conservation. Children are encouraged to get dirty, relax, play and learn in an outside environment. Sessions are led by local mum and forest school expert Marisa Bicknell. The price is £4 per child and places must be booked in advance with Marisa on marisa@naturactive.org |
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Stay and Play Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, term-time: 1-3.30pm: The Mulberry Centre During term time the Mulberry Outdoor Preschool runs three drop-in Stay and Play sessions a week. Please note: Mondays and Fridays are for under 5s, Thursdays are for under 2s. The sessions are free of charge for parents and carers to attend with their little ones. There'll be games, crafts and activities for all in this enclosed natural hub. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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Advocates in Action
Thursday: times to be confirmed The Depot Run by Advocates in Action, this food bank will support local people in need. No voucher is required but evidence of ID and income must be produced, subject to regular reviews. If you'd like to make a donation, these are frequently requested items: tinned fish, tinned/fresh fruit, potatoes, onions, milk, sugar-free beverages, bread, rice, shampoos/soaps/deodorant and ladies toiletries. More information coming soon. |
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Friday Family Fun
Every Friday, 10am-1pm: Myatt's Field North Centre Get together with other families in your community to cook, get fit, and enjoy fun activities. Free to families with children under 4. There'll be zumba with great local instructor, a chance to prepare and make delicious food, plus lots of crafts and play for the kids. Please note: this event takes place at Myatt's Field North Centre, 24 Crawshay Road, SW9 6FZ, not at the park. |
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Friday Gardening Club
Fridays: 9.30am - 1pm: Meet at the park depot A relaxed session working alongside our gardeners Taye and Marion to help carry our practical gardening and horticulture in the park and greenhouse. We meet at the Park Depot at 9.30am, if you're late or can't stay until 12pm, that's fine! You can normally find us in the park, just look out for the hi-viz. We also organise trips to visit other green spaces in London. For more information: manager@myattsfieldspark.info |
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Greenhouse gardening
Second Saturday of the month: 10.30am-3pm: The greenhouse love food plants? Help grow seedlings and vegetables for local groups, to plant out in the park and for our market stall. Lunch provided. Park Saturdays: Last Saturday of the month: Noon-3.30pm Get your green fingers going and help us with park growing! Join our Litter Legends and other volunteers for a park planting and preening day. |
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Family fun at the Mulberry Centre Third Saturday of the month 10am-1pm: The Mulberry Centre Cook and eat with other parents, grandparents, carers and kids. Share stories, tips and challenges of feeding babies and toddlers and give your views on children’s activities and services in the local area. Open play indoors and out. |
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To stay up-to-date, sign up to our newsletter here, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more information on volunteering, click here. Some weddings, sports days and other private events also happen in the park. If you have questions about these or would like to host an event in the park, email manager@myattsfieldspark.info
