Greenwich Park Hosts Free Queen's Orchard Open Day in London

Visitors to London can enjoy a free outdoor community gathering at Greenwich Park on Saturday, 12 September. Running from 11am to 3pm, the Queen's Orchard Open Day offers families and nature enthusiasts an opportunity to explore food growing, gardening, and the park's scenic green space.

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Interactive Gardening Activities

The drop-in event features a wide range of interactive drop-in sessions suitable for all ages. Highlights of the event include:

• Participating in an educational pollination game.

• Crafting wildflower seed balls alongside volunteer staff to take home.

• Dressing up community scarecrows.

• Consulting directly with the Head Gardener for practical growing advice.

Guests are also invited to take part in a community seed swap. Visitors can bring seeds saved from their own gardens to exchange at the on-site seed library, or simply examine the collection while receiving tips on sowing methods from expert gardeners.

Location and Accessibility Information

The Queen's Orchard is situated in the north-eastern corner of Greenwich Park, near Maze Hill and adjacent to the Greenwich Park Playground. The venue is fully accessible, featuring flat gravel pathways designed to accommodate wheelchairs. Refreshment facilities and accessible toilets are located a few minutes away within the main playground area.