Wakehurst's Community Festival
Ignite your creativity at Wakehurst's two-day Community Festival celebrating Art in Nature, on 8 and 9 May 2026.
All tickets now sold out.
What's On
Rhythms of the Earth
Mohamed Gueye returns. Connect, dance, play, and learn about the rich cultural roots of Djembe drums in this workshop.
12pm, 1pm and 2pm
Forest bathing
Slow down, breathe deeply, and immerse yourself in nature with our calming woodland workshops by Helena Skoog - guided by the traditional Japanese practice of mindful forest meditation.
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 with artist Fiona Morehouse as you explore our connection to nature. Paint, sculpt, and draw - take your artwork home and leave a little piece behind.
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 botanical print studio
Discover the beauty of plants in this hands-on botanical mono printing workshop. Create your own unique artworks with our cultural gardener Carmen Sheridan and our Sow and Grow team.
10.30am to 4pm
Weaving memories with nature
Explore the world of bio-yarn using natural waste materials, weave and connect in this meditative workshop with Yahvi Duggal.
10.30am to 4pm
Sounds of Wakehurst: a vocal soundscape
Discover your voice with Carousel Chorus through playful warm-ups and songs as we create a shared soundscape inspired by Wakehurst.
12.45pm
Bring in the May
Celebrate the colours of spring with storyteller Xanthe Gresham Knight, and create a seasonal potion to take home 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 1.30pm
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."
Find out more
Contact us at wakehurstcommunity@kew.org
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