Victoria Park…a great day out!

Autumn & Winter Events 2018 –19

Voted as one of the nation’s favourite parks

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Victoria ParkTruly a place for a great day out – Victoria Park was commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1840 due to popular demand. It opened to the public in 1845 and, today, is the largest and most popular park in east London.

There are over 4,000 trees, two large lakes, a boating pond, playgrounds and plenty of space for sports and relaxation. As well as football, rugby, and cricket pitches, there are tennis courts and a bowling green.

The park has numerous heritage and listed features such as the Burdett-Coutts Fountain, the Dogs of Alcibiades statues, three listed canal bridges and two stone alcoves from the original London Bridge.

The Regent’s Canal and the Hertford Union Canal link the park to a wonderful series of walks through east London.

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St Augustine’s Gate

Molesworth Gate

Cadogan Gate

Risholme Gate

St Mark’s Gate

Lock House Gate

Gunmaker’s Gate

CrownGate

JubileeGate

TerraceGate

Regent’s Gate

Arcade Gate Cricketers’Gate

Bonner Gate

Canal Gate

St Agnes Gate

Gore Gate

Royal Gate

Rockmead Gate

PennethorneGate

CawleyGate

Queen’s Gate

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1 Outdoor Classroom

2 Dogs of Alcibiades

3 Chinese Pagoda

4 West Lake

5 Pavilion Café

6 Victoria & Alexandra Building

7 Lido Field car park

8 The Bandstand

9 The Burdett-Coutts Fountain

10 East Lake

11 The Hub Building

12 Wheel Park

13 Bowling Green

14 The Sports Pavilion

15 The Alcoves

16 St Mark’s car park

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OctoberThe Big DrawJoin us in the biggest celebration of drawing in 2018 – this year we are celebrating all month! Join artists every weekend in October and explore this year’s theme of ‘Play’.Everyone is welcome. Presented in partnership with Chisenhale Art Place. Booking recommended as space is limited. To book go to the Victoria Park Eventbrite page http://victoriaparklondon.eventbrite.com or contact yasmin@chisenhale.co.uk for more information.

Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October 11am – 2pmArt Play with Kevin HarrisonJoin Kevin in producing a large scale collaborative paper based mural.

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 October 11am – 2pmCanal Life with Jon GeorgeJoin Jon in drawing aspects of life on the canal, viewed from Victoria Park.

Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October | 11am – 2pmPlay Extensions with Emma BacklundJoin Emma in using the body as apparatus for mark making and on Sunday trace patterns of nature in Victoria Park using paper and pens.

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 October 11am – 2pmPlay Up with Charlotte MewJoin Charlotte to find time to escape the every day and to remember to play using found materials.

Half Term

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Monday 22 October | 10.30am – 12.30pmSpooky Bulb PlantingJoin us for a daffodil and spring bulb planting session. All tools will be provided. Spaces are limited – to book, email victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Tuesday 23 October | 12noon – 3pmCreepy CraftsScary spiders, blood-curdling bats and ghastly ghosts! Come and get creative with the Community Park Rangers.Contact victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk for more information.Meet at the V&A Building – Area B7

Wednesday 24 October | 12noon – 3pmPumpkin CarvingIt’s time to get your scare on! Start your Halloween this year by making your own Petrifying Pumpkin!Contact victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk for more information.Meet at the Hub Building – Area D5

Thursday 25 October | 12noon – 3pmGhastly Games and StorytellingJoin the Community Park Rangers and play slimy lucky dip, apple bobbing and some spooky story telling!Meet at the Hub Building – Area D5

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Sunday 28 October | 10.30am – 12.30pmAutumn Tree WalkJoin Ken Greenway (Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park) on a meander around the park to learn about all our trees in the autumn months.Spaces are limited – to book a place, email victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk

NovemberSaturday 3 November 10am – 12.30pmBird Barmy ArmyBring your friends and family along to discover what feathered friends are living in Vicky Park.Email victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk for more information.Meet at the V&A Building – Area B7

Sunday 18 November | 10.30am – 12.30pmMemoryscape History WalkCome and join the Community Park Rangers on a recorded audio trail around the park.Spaces are limited – to book a place, please contact 020 7364 4504 or email victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk

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DecemberWednesday 5 December 12noon – 3pmFestive Tea DanceJoin our Community Park Rangers for our festive over 50s tea dance with live music, food, refreshments and good fun!This event is for ages 50+ only. Booking opens 5 November. Spaces are limited – to book email victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Saturday 8 December | 10.30am – 12.30pmJunior Wildlife Club – Natural Festive Decorations WorkshopJoin the Community Park Rangers to create your very own festive ornaments and decorations using natural found materials from around Vicky Park.Email victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk for more information.Meet at the V&A Building – Area B7

Saturday 15 December | 12noon – 3pmFamily Festive DayHave a photo with Santa and his elves in the Christmas grotto, make your own Christmas cards in our arts and crafts corner or have a sing along with our live Christmas music provided by the ‘Victory Sisters’. A festive treat for all the family to enjoy!Contact victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk for more information.Meet at the V&A Building – Area B7

Sunday 16 December | 10.30am – 12.30pmWinter Tree WalkJoin Dan Hall (Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park) on a stroll to learn fun facts about the trees in Vicky Park that have now lost all of their leaves.Spaces are limited – to book a place, email victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk

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1 BANK HOLIDAY

2 Bird Barmy Army (6am-8.30pm)

3 Bird Barmy Army (10am-12.30pm) Family Pancake Party

(12noon-3pm)

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5 Festive Tea Dance (12noon-3pm)

Bird Barmy Army (10am-12.30pm)

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Art Play (11am-2pm)

7 Art Play (11am-2pm)

8Junior Wildlife Club: Festive Decorations (10.30am-12.30pm)

9Junior Wildlife Club:

Make Your Own Wormery (10.30am-12.30pm)

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Canal Life (11am-2pm)

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15 Family Festive Day (12noon-3pm)

16 Winter Tree Walk (10.30am-12.30pm)

Love Vicky Park Week Heart-warming History Stroll

(1pm-3pm)

Fishing Taster Day (11am-3pm)

17 Spring Tree Walk (10.30am-12.30pm)

18 Memoryscape History Walk (10.30am-12.30pm)

19 Beautiful Boxes for Birds (10.30am-12.30pm)

20Big Draw

Play Extensions (11am-2pm)Memoryscape History Walk

(10.30am-12.30pm)Soup Making

(10am-12.30pm)

21 Play Extensions (11am-2pm) St Valentine’s Love Heart Quest (12noon-3pm)

22Half Term HalloweekSpooky Bulb Planting (10-30am-12-30pm)

Wild About Vicky Park (10am-12.30pm)

23 Creepy Crafts (12noon-3pm)

24 Pumpkin Carving (12noon-3pm) BANK HOLIDAY Dog Date (10am-12.30pm)

25 Ghastly Games (12noon-3pm) BANK HOLIDAY

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27Big Draw

Play Up (11am-2pm)

28Autumn Tree Walk

(10.30am-12.30pm) Play Up (11am-2pm)

Teddy Bear’s Picnic (9.30am-11.30am)

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30 DIY Mother’s Day Cards (12noon-3pm)

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OUr AUTUMN AND WiNTEr EVENTS AT A GLANCE

OCTOBEr NOVEMBEr DECEMBEr JANUAry FEBrUAry MArCH

1 BANK HOLIDAY

2 Bird Barmy Army (6am-8.30pm)

3 Bird Barmy Army (10am-12.30pm) Family Pancake Party

(12noon-3pm)

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5 Festive Tea Dance (12noon-3pm)

Bird Barmy Army (10am-12.30pm)

6Big Draw

Art Play (11am-2pm)

7 Art Play (11am-2pm)

8Junior Wildlife Club: Festive Decorations (10.30am-12.30pm)

9Junior Wildlife Club:

Make Your Own Wormery (10.30am-12.30pm)

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Canal Life (11am-2pm)

14 Canal Life (11am-2pm)

15 Family Festive Day (12noon-3pm)

16 Winter Tree Walk (10.30am-12.30pm)

Love Vicky Park Week Heart-warming History Stroll

(1pm-3pm)

Fishing Taster Day (11am-3pm)

17 Spring Tree Walk (10.30am-12.30pm)

18 Memoryscape History Walk (10.30am-12.30pm)

19 Beautiful Boxes for Birds (10.30am-12.30pm)

20Big Draw

Play Extensions (11am-2pm)Memoryscape History Walk

(10.30am-12.30pm)Soup Making

(10am-12.30pm)

21 Play Extensions (11am-2pm) St Valentine’s Love Heart Quest (12noon-3pm)

22Half Term HalloweekSpooky Bulb Planting (10-30am-12-30pm)

Wild About Vicky Park (10am-12.30pm)

23 Creepy Crafts (12noon-3pm)

24 Pumpkin Carving (12noon-3pm) BANK HOLIDAY Dog Date (10am-12.30pm)

25 Ghastly Games (12noon-3pm) BANK HOLIDAY

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27Big Draw

Play Up (11am-2pm)

28Autumn Tree Walk

(10.30am-12.30pm) Play Up (11am-2pm)

Teddy Bear’s Picnic (9.30am-11.30am)

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30 DIY Mother’s Day Cards (12noon-3pm)

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Pull out this handy guide and keep it on your fridge!

All our events areFREE!Events shown in red require pre-booking

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JanuarySaturday 5 January 10am – 12.30pmBird Barmy ArmyBring your friends and family along to discover what feathered friends are living in Vicky Park.Contact victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk for more information.Meet at the V&A Building – Area B7

Sunday 20 January | 10.30am – 12.30pmMemoryscape History WalkCome and join the Community Park Rangers on a recorded audio trail around the park.Spaces are limited – to book a place, email victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk

FebruarySaturday 9 February

10.30am – 12.30pmJunior Wildlife Club – Make your Own WormeryJoin the Community Park Rangers to create your own wormery that can be used to recycle your waste food and make a superb fertiliser for your flowers.Spaces are limited – to book, email victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk

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Half Term

Saturday 16 February | 1pm – 3pm

Heart-warming History StrollDiscover why Victoria Park is loved by millions of its visitors every year and named ‘The Nation’s Favourite Park’ (2015/16) as local author and cultural commentator Travis Elborough takes you on a stroll to discover the park’s secret stories and hidden history. Travis’s recent book, A Walk in the Park: The Life and Times of a People’s Institution, a timely and loving exploration of green space was published in June 2016 to great critical acclaim.Spaces are limited – to book a place, please contact 020 7364 4504 or email victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Tuesday 19 February | 10.30am – 12.30pm

Beautiful Boxes for BirdsCome and build your very own bird box and help our beloved feathered friends to nest in your own garden!Spaces are limited – to book a place, please contact 020 7364 4504 or email victoriapark@

towerhamlets.gov.uk

Wednesday 20 February 10am – 12.30pm

Soup MakingLearn how to make some delicious winter warming soup in our special kitchen in the park.Spaces are limited – to book a place, please contact 020 7364

4504 or email victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk

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Thursday 21 February | 12noon – 3pm

St Valentine’s Love Heart QuestBring your team to join us for a special Valentine’s Day hunt around Victoria Park. Solve clues to find as many love hearts as you can. Find all the hearts to reveal a secret message and an extra special prize!Maximum team size 6. Spaces are limited – to book a place, please email victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Friday 22 February | 10am – 12.30pm

Wild About Vicky Park – Arts & CraftsGet creative and draw, paint, cut and crayon your favourite wildlife creatures that live in Vicky Park. Contact victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk for more information.Meet at the V&A Building – Area B7

Sunday 24 February 10am – 12.30pm

Vicky Park Dog DateBring your dog as we celebrate the many different canine friends we welcome to Vicky Park each year. Let your dogs socialise and

enjoy healthy dog treats as you enjoy live music

and hot teas made using fresh herbs

from our Outdoor Classroom.Contact victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk for more

information.Meet outside the

Hub Building – Area D5

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Thursday 28 February 9.30am – 11.30amTeddy Bear’s PicnicAn event especially for our mini park users! Bring your favourite teddy and a picnic and enjoy storytelling, fun games and interactive music. This event is for ages 0 – 3 years only.Spaces are limited – to book, call 020 7364 4504 or email victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk

MarchSaturday 2 March | 6am – 8.30amBird Barmy Army: A Dawn ChorusBring your friends and family along to discover what feathered friends are

living in Vicky Park and listen to them sing in the morning.

Spaces are limited – to book, please contact 020 7364 4504 or email victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Sunday 3 March | 12pm – 3pmFamily Pancake Party

Bring your family ahead of Shrove Tuesday to fry, flip and build

a stack of your very own pancakes… but who can

produce the perfect pancake?Spaces are limited – to book, email victoriapark@

towerhamlets.gov.uk

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Saturday 16 March | 11am – 3pmFishing Taster DayFor all you budding anglers out there! Come and join the Community Park Rangers to see what fish you can catch in our East Lake. You will be hooked.

Coaching sessions available throughout the day. This event

is for ages 6+ only.Spaces are limited

– to book, email victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Sunday 17 March 10.30am – 12.30pmSpring Tree WalkJoin Terry Lyle (Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park) on a walk to see all the bulbs and trees budding at this beautiful time of year.Spaces are limited – to book, email victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Saturday 30 March | 12noon – 3pmDiy Mother’s Day CardsSpoil your Mum this Mother’s Day by joining our Community Park Rangers to make her an extra special Mother’s Day Card.Contact victoriapark@towerhamlets.gov.uk for more information.Meet at the Hub Building – Area D5

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How to find usBus: routes 277, D6, 8, 425

Tube: Bethnal Green or Mile End Stations (Central, District and Hammersmith & City Line)

Overground: Hackney Wick

DLr: Bow Road

For more information contact: Hugh Flannery on 020 7364 6505 or email hugh.flannery@towerhamlets.gov.uk

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