Wakehurst's Community Festival

Ignite your creativity at this year's two-day Community Festival celebrating Art in Nature.

Image of a child in a straw hat watching drumming workshop

What's On

Rhythms of the Earth

Returning and much anticipated. Connect with the rich cultural roots of Djembe drums with musician Mohamed Gueye.

12pm, 1pm and 2pm

Forest bathing

Slow down, breathe deeply, and immerse yourself  in nature with our calming woodland workshops by Helena Skoog.

11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm

The Book of Fey

Step into a world of folklore and fantasy with this enchanting performance by Bloomin' Arts Create it!

11.30am and 2.30pm

AFLO. poetry workshop

Work with AFLO. the poet and turn poetry into action, exploring the importance of creativity, mental health awareness and belonging.

12.30pm and 2pm

Crafting for connection

Get creative and uncover the deep relationship between ourselves and the natural world, with artist Fiona Morehouse.

10.30am to 4pm

Tajik food stall

Enjoy award-winning Central Asian dishes, lovingly prepared by chefs trained through the Migrateful journey. (Includes vegan dishes)

11am to 4pm

The colour lab

Meet the learning team and discover how light, colour, and plants connect in nature with this multi-sensory lesson for curious minds.

10.30am to 4pm

The botanical print studio

Discover the beauty of plants through art and science in this hands-on botanical mono printing workshop. In collaboration with Sow and Grow and our cultural gardener.

10.30am to 4pm

Weaving memories with nature

Explore the world of bio-yarn using natural waste materials, and connect and weave in this meditative workshop with Yahvi Duggal.

10.30am to 4pm

Bring in the May

Celebrate the colours of spring with storyteller Xanthe Gresham Knight and create a seasonal potion in this lively, family-friendly experience.

11am, 1pm and 2.30pm

Millennium Seed Bank tours

Journey through the Millennium Seed Bank’s Atrium, tracing the path of a seed from its arrival to storage in the sub-zero vaults beneath your feet.

11am and 12.30pm

Trees for Bees

Hear from our expert scientists and take part in hands-on conservation research to help protect the bees that keep our ecosystems thriving.

12pm and 2pm

Weald to waves

Learn about the nature recovery corridor across Sussex, forging vital connections for wildlife and discover the bio blitz boxes available to your Weald community.

10.30am to 4pm

Changing places - Mobiloo

We’re pleased to offer a mobile Changing Places toilet in the Stables Courtyard at Wakehurst, ensuring a comfortable and accessible visit for all our guests.

10am to 5pm

What our participants say

“The best community event I’ve ever been to.”

"As a group leader, this was a fantastic event for my group. It had so many activities, providing something for everyone."

"I learnt you need to respect the environment."

Spring into Community 2025 © RBG Kew
Spring into Community 2025 © RBG Kew

Find out more

Contact us at wakehurstcommunity@kew.org