Discover Village in Green, a brand-new botanical festival celebrating nature in the heart of Connaught Village. Taking place on 7 June 2025, the festival coincides with The National Garden Scheme’s garden openings, offering a full day of garden-inspired events, workshops, and entertainment. Explore lush green spaces, attend inspiring talks, and enjoy live music, food, and drinks in one of London’s most picturesque areas.
Explore Private Gardens
For one day only, Oxford Square and Gloucester Square, usually private, will open to the public. Visitors are invited to bring a picnic rug and enjoy live music and entertainment from 11am to 3pm. Several other private gardens, including Coniston Court, Devonport, the Water Gardens, and the Quadrangle, will also open in exchange for a small donation to The National Garden Scheme. This rare opportunity offers a peaceful retreat amidst London’s hustle and bustle.
Book your tickets to the National Garden Scheme gardens: Find a Garden | National Garden Scheme
Exciting Talks and Workshops
All events take place on 7 June. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
- 11am: The Great Indoors with James Wong
Join renowned botanist and broadcaster James Wong for a free talk on rethinking houseplants, creating indoor habitats, and sparking creativity.
Book your free ticket here. - 12pm: Plant to Plate Workshop
Learn how to bring diversity into your garden and your diet with personal chef and content creator Natalia Rudin and Cameron Macfie of The Conscious Gardening Co. Enjoy a live cooking demonstration featuring one of Natalia’s signature dishes.
Book your free ticket here. - 2pm: Grow Your Own with Martha Swales
Get hands-on with urban gardener and author Martha Swales as she shares tips for growing microgreens, herbs, and more, even in small spaces.
Tickets £10. Book here.
Live Entertainment and Garden Party Vibes
Supported by the Gloucester Square Garden Committee, Gloucester Square, the second largest garden in the Hyde Park Estate, will come alive with music, entertainment, and pop-up food and drink stalls. Wander through beautiful Italianate white stucco townhouses and modernist architecture while enjoying a day of community celebration. Entry is by a small donation to The National Garden Scheme.
The Village Green
The Village Green, a newly opened public space at the end of Kendal Street, is the perfect spot to relax and reconnect with nature. Surrounded by charming shops and cafes, this urban oasis features biodiverse planting, natural stone paving, and outdoor seating. It’s an ideal escape for residents and visitors alike.
