Experiences
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 Miik.
This year’s lineup
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!
Children’s Craft Activities
Community Tent, 12pm to 4pm
Free Arts and Crafts, Origami and Children’s Art Competition
This year’s themes: Frogs and Newts!
3pm Children’s Art Competition Judging
with Lewisham Conservation Officer, Emily Milhouse
4pm Children’s Art Prizegiving in the Friends’ Tent
with local author Katherine Hughes
Future Park Plans, with the Friends of Blythe Hill Fields
Learn about the Friends' work in the Fields, have your say, and find out how you can get involved! Come and chat or drop in for our presentations
2:00pm Montacute Road Art Project Presentation
2:30pm Children’s Playground Presentation
Find out how the money we raise is being spent on biodiversity improvements, seating and benches for the Fields
Have your say on upcoming projects - what would YOU like to see?
Support us by joining the steering group for our playground refurbishment
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!
Blythe Hill Trees in Myth and Story, Guided walk with Dr Chris Collier
Start at the Friends Tent, 3pm
Discover the enchanting myths, folklore and stories of some of the many trees found growing here in Blythe Hill Fields. A guided walk around the Fields by London National Park City Ranger and folklore enthusiast Dr. Chris Collier.
You’ll have the opportunity to hear about the Friends’ work to nurture biodiversity in the Fields, and hear all about our upcoming projects.
St George’s Players
From 2.30pm, Workshop Space by the Crossroads
Celebrate Over 90 Years of Community Theatre with your local theatre group, the St George’s Players.
Join in some improv games, hear a read through, and find out more about their next production, the Ghost Train…
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
Lewisham Foodbank
Street Trees for Living
The Ackroyd Community Centre
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
Honor Oak Musical Theatre Choir
KCH Pirates Youth Rugby
Sister Midnight
Lewisham Adult Education
Honor Oak WI
Friends of Blythe Hill Fields
Lewisham Youth Theatre
Mads Do and Mend