Community experience

Fun community-based activities for everyone to enjoy!

Are you ready to try something new? Then jump right in and take part in our exciting line up of community and family experiences

Locations:

  • Community Tent and surrounding area

  • All around the Festival Site

Curated by Liis, Catherine and Levaana

Meet a Real Princess!

Around the Site, 12pm to 1.30pm

All the way from Arendelle, meet our Frozen Princesses as they visit Blythe Hill
Festival this year!

Dream and Dazzle

Children’s Craft Activities

Community Tent, 12pm to 4pm

Free Arts and Crafts, Origami, Clay Modelling and Children’s Art Competition

4pm Children’s Art Competition Judging with Children’s Illustrator Katherina Manolessou

Guided walk with the Biodiversity volunteers

Start at the Friends Tent, 1pm and 3pm

Did you know that 600 trees could fit into the space of a tennis court? And have you ever heard of a nitrogen fixer? or the white-letter hairstreak? Come with us for a guided walk around this unique green space.

The tour will last 20-30 minutes, visiting our community orchard, wildlife garden, miyawaki method tiny forest, elm colony, and wildlife friendly shrub blocks and whips all planted and nurtured by our volunteers. You’ll have the opportunity to help us spot insects, butterflies and birds, and hear all about the Friends’ upcoming projects.

Sign Up Here! 

Hoop with Missy

From 1pm, Workshop Space by the Crossroads

Get ready to bring your core to the floor for some seriously good fun !
Join Missy, Personal coach, ✨Qualified hoop teacher and ⭕HulaFit instructor
in a workshop for all ages and abilities from the total beginner to the fitness pro. Hula hooping is a great low-impact exercise and way to get moving !

Find out more at Hoop with Missy

Silent Fit Beats

From 3pm, Workshop Space by the Crossroads

Step into fitness with our fun, feel-good Silent Disco Walk Fit & Dance class!

Perfect for all fitness levels, especially beginners or those looking for a joint-friendly, energizing workout that feels more like a party

Find out More at Fitness for Mummies

Community organisations

Local volunteering

Did you know volunteering can improve your mental physical and social health? It’s one of the best ways to make new friends and strengthen existing relationships. And because volunteers come from diverse backgrounds, it expands your social network and lets you meet amazing people from your local community.

Blythe Hill Fields Friends Tent

Lewisham Donation Hub

Strawberry Fields Collective

Lewisham Foodbank

Young Lewisham Project

Hobbies and groups

Make new friends and build relationships by enjoying shared activities and interests. Community groups bring people from diverse backgrounds together, helping to expand horizons and open up fascinating new experiences.

3rd Crofton Park Scouts

One Tree Hill Community Choir

KCH Pirates Youth Rugby

Lewisham Adult Education

Honor Oak WI

Friends of Blythe Hill Fields

The RSPB

Young Lewisham Project

Dr Bike Workshop