Victoria Park

outA GREAT DAY

Autumn and Winter events 2014/15

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Truly a place for a great day out! Victoria park wascommissioned by Queen Victoria in 1840 due topopular demand for a park in the East End. VictoriaPark opened to the public in 1845 and today is thelargest and most popular park in East London.

Today the landscape has matured into a fine parkwith over 4000 trees, two large lakes, a boatingpond, playgrounds and plenty of space for sportsand relaxation. Sporting facilities include football,cricket pitches, tennis courts and a bowling green.

The park contains numerous heritage and listedfeatures such as the Burdett-Coutts Fountain, theDogs of Alcibiades statues, three listed canalbridges and two stone alcoves from the originalLondon Bridge.

The Regent’s Canal and the Hertford UnionCanal link the park to a wonderfulseries of walks through East London.

Victoria Park

CrownGate

JubileeGate

Regent’s Gate

Arcade Gate Cricketers’Gate

Bonner Gate

Canal Gate

St Agnes Gate

Gore Gate

Royal Gate

Rockmead Gate

PennethGate

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St Augustine’s Gate

Molesworth Gate

Cadogan Gate

Risholme Gate

St Mark’s Gate

Lock House Gate

Gunmaker’s Gate

TerraceGate

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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-CouttsFountain

10 East Lake

11 The Hub Building

12 Wheel Park

13 Bowling Green

14 The Sports Pavilion

15 Vicky’s VeggieGrowing Project

16 The Alcoves

17 St Mark’s Car Park

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OctoberSaturday 4th 10.30 – 12.30pmJunior Wildlife ClubJoin the Community Park Rangers and explore thewonders of Victoria Park’s nature. Under 12s mustbe accompanied by adults.Meet at the Victoria &Alexandra Building. Area B7

Saturday 18th11am – 3pmThe Big Draw –It’s Our WorldThis year’s theme is ‘It’sOur World’ so, as part ofThe Big Draw, come and joinin creative activities for all ages!Meet at the Victoria & AlexandraBuilding. Area B7

Sunday 19th 10.30am – 12.30pmFungi ForayJoin the Community Park Rangers fora ramble around the park and foragein the undergrowth for fungi. Limitedspaces available.

To book a place call020 7364 4504/5393 or email

joelle.copeland@towerhamlets.gov.uk orsamantha.brewster@towerhamlets.gov.ukMeet outside the Pavilion Café. Area B8

Saturday 25th 10.30am – 1pmMake Your Mark on Vicky ParkJoin our Community Park Rangers to help carry outsome practical conservation in the park. Lunch willbe provided. For more information please call020 7364 4504 or emailjoelle.copeland@towerhamlets.gov.ukMeet at the Outdoor Classroom, near St AgnesGate. Area A1

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Half Term ‘Halloweek’

Monday 27th 12 noon – 3pmPumpkin CarvingIt’s time to get your scareon! Get into Halloweenthis year by makingyour own PetrifyingPumpkin!Meet at The HubCommunity Room.Area D5

Tuesday 28th12 noon – 3pmCreepy CraftsScary spiders, blood-curdling bats and ghastlyghosts! Come and get creative with the park staff.Meet at The Hub Community Room. Area D5

Friday 31st 6pm – 9pmParks after Dark

Back by popular demand! Thehighlight of our Halloweek

is a truly terrifying nighttime tour of the park.Join the park staff fora scary adventurewalk meeting ghostsand ghouls alongthe way and, ifyou’re lucky, you’ll

survive to tell the tale!Places MUST be

booked in advance. Notsuitable for under 7s.

Book your place by calling 020 7364 1213 oremail parks@towerhamlets.gov.ukMeet at the Victoria & Alexandra Building.Area B7

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NovemberSaturday 1st 10am – 12.30pmBird Barmy ArmyBring your friends and family along todiscover what feathered friends are living inVicky Park.Meet at The Victoria & Alexandra Building.Area B7

Saturday 29th 10.30am – 1pmMake Your Mark on Vicky ParkJoin our Community Park Rangers to help carry outsome practical conservation in the park. Lunch willbe provided. For moreinformation please call020 7364 4504 or emailjoelle.copeland@towerhamlets.gov.ukMeet at the OutdoorClassroom, nearSt Agnes Gate. Area A1

DecemberWednesday 3rd11am – 3pmFestive Tea DanceBack by popular demand – come along and jointhe Community Park Rangers where they will behosting this FREE over 50s tea dance.To book a place call 020 7364 4504/5393 oremail joelle.copeland@towerhamlets.gov.uk orsamantha.brewster@towerhamlets.gov.ukMeet at The Hub Building. Area D5

Saturday 6th 10.30am – 12.30pmJunior Wildlife ClubJoin the Community Park Rangers and explore thewonders of Victoria Park’s nature. Under 12s mustbe accompanied by adults.Meet at The Victoria & Alexandra Building.Area B7

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Saturday 13th 11am – 1pmWinter Tree WalkTake a stroll and learn somefun facts about the many treesin the park once they’ve lost

their leaves.To book a place call

020 7364 4505/5393 or emailjoelle.copeland@towerhamlets.gov.uk or

samantha.brewster@towerhamlets.gov.ukMeet at The Hub Building. Area D5

Saturday 27th 10.30am – 1pmMake Your Mark on Vicky ParkJoin our Community Park Rangers to help carry outsome practical conservation in the park. Lunch willbe provided.For more information please call 020 7364 4504or email joelle.copeland@towerhamlets.gov.ukMeet at the Outdoor Classroom, near St AgnesGate. Area A1

JanuarySaturday 3rd 10am – 12.30pmBird Barmy ArmyBring your friends and family along to discoverwhat feathered friends are living in Vicky Park.Meet at the Victoria & Alexandra Building.Area B7

Sunday 11th 10am – 12.30pmMemoryscape HistoryWalkCome and join the Community ParkRangers on a recorded audio trailaround the park. Limited spacesavailable.To book a place call 020 7364 4504/5393or email joelle.copeland@towerhamlets.gov.uk orsamantha.brewster@towerhamlets.gov.ukMeet at Pavilion Café. Area B8

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Saturday 31st 10.30am – 1pmMake Your Mark on Vicky ParkJoin our Community Park Rangers to help carry outsome practical conservation in the park. Lunch willbe provided. For more information please call020 7364 4504 or emailjoelle.copeland@towerhamlets.gov.ukMeet at the Outdoor Classroom,near St Agnes Gate. Area A1

FebruarySaturday 7th 10am – 12.30pmJunior Wildlife ClubCome join the Community Park Rangersand explore the wonders of Victoria Park’s nature.Under 12s must be accompanied by adults.Meet at The Hub Building. Area D5

Thursday 19th 10am – 12.30pmBird Box MakingCome and build your very own bird box and helpour feathered friends to nest in your own garden!To book a place call 020 7364 4504/5393 oremail joelle.copeland@towerhamlets.gov.uk orsamantha.brewster@towerhamlets.gov.ukMeet at The Hub Building. Area D5

Friday 20th 10am – 12.30pmWildlife Arts & CraftsGet those creative juices flowing and join us in TheHub for all manner of creative and fun activities.Meet at The Hub Building. Area D5

Saturday 28th 10.30am – 1pmMake Your Mark on Vicky ParkJoin our Community Park Rangers to help carry outsome practical conservation in the park. Lunch willbe provided. For more information please call020 7364 4504 or emailjoelle.copeland@towerhamlets.gov.ukMeet at the Outdoor Classroom, near St AgnesGate. Area A1

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MarchSaturday 7th6am – 8:30amBird Barmy Army –A Dawn ChorusBring your friends and familyalong to discover what featheredfriends are living in Vicky Park andlisten to them sing in the morning.To book a place call 020 7364 4504/5393 oremail joelle.copeland@towerhamlets.gov.uk orsamantha.brewster@towerhamlets.gov.ukMeet at The Victoria & Alexandra Building.Area B7

Saturday 21st11am – 3pmFishing Taster DayFor all you buddinganglers out there! Comeand join the CommunityPark Rangers to see whatfish you can catch on theday. You will be HOOKED!Coaching sessions availablethroughout the day.To book a place call020 7364 4504/5393 or emailjoelle.copeland@towerhamlets.gov.uk orsamantha.brewster@towerhamlets.gov.ukMeet at the East Lake, near The Hub. Area D2

Saturday 28th 10.30am – 1pmMake Your Mark on Vicky ParkJoin our Community Park Rangers to help carry outsome practical conservation in the park. Lunch willbe provided. For more information please call020 7364 4504 or emailjoelle.copeland@towerhamlets.gov.ukMeet at the Outdoor Classroom, near St AgnesGate. Area A1

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Sunday 29th10am – 12.30pmMemoryscapeHistory WalkCome and join theCommunity Rangers on arecorded audio trail aroundthe park. Limited spacesavailable.To book a place call 020 7364 4504/5398 oremail joelle.copeland@towerhamlets.gov.uk orsamantha.brewster@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Meet at the Victoria & Alexandra Building.Area B7

AprilWednesday 1st 12 noon – 3pmEaster EggstravaganzaJoin our Community Park Rangers at this Easterfun event. Activities include an Egg Hunt andarts and crafts. Eggsellent fun for all the family!Meet at the Victoria & Alexandra Building.Area B7

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Vicky’s Veggie Growing ProjectPeople are welcome to join the group for anopportunity to be involved in learning about andgrowing vegetables, fruits and flowers right in themiddle of Victoria Park!The group have been given their very own areaof the park and from now on are exercising theirgreen fingers to spruce up the area as they see fitand turn it into a new green space growingflowers, herbs, vegetables and whatever takes

their fancy.The group meet on Sunday

and Thursday afternoons atthe Whitening Yard, AreaD7 (next to the modelboating lake).For more information call020 7364 4172 or emailmarcelo.novillo@

towerhamlets.gov.ukWhitening Yard. Area D7

Wednesday WellWalksJoin the Community ParkRangers and our HealthTrainer partners fromthe Bromley by BowCentre on someinvigorating ramblesaround the park. WellWalks take place on the2nd and 4th Wednesdaysof the month from 10.30amto 12 noon.Meet at The Hub Building. Area D5

How to find usBus: routes 277, D6, 8, 425Tube: Bethnal Green or Mile End Stations(Central, District, and Hammersmith & City Line)Overground: Hackney WickDLR: Bow Road

For more information contact:Dave Hime on 020 7364 7968 or emaildave.hime@towerhamlets.gov.uk

www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/victoriapark

www.facebook.com/victoriaparklondonProduced by Tower Hamlets Council’s Communications Unit • 72.2 • September 2014