Go green fest
Join our annual springtime celebration of gardening, biodiversity and community.
Step into a world of greenery at go green fest, our newly refreshed family festival at Fulham Palace. Previously known as the green meet, the event has been reimagined as a hands-on day of discovery, play and inspiration for all ages.
This year’s theme is do it yourself. From growing your own food and making simple eco-friendly crafts to learning how nature thrives in our garden, go green fest is all about encouraging small everyday actions and inspiring big ideas for the future.
Your ticket includes all activities on the day, so you can explore freely and join in as much as you like.
Explore, discover and get involved.
With guided walks, creative workshops and garden games, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
More activities will be announced soon, so check back for updates as the festival programme grows.
Walk & talks
Bee walk
Ages 5+
Join Dr Tony Madwick for a guided safari into the busy world of pollinators and discover why bees are so important to our gardens.
Chicken chat
All ages
Meet senior gardener Pete and say hello to the Palace’s flock of chickens while learning how we care for them.
Head gardener’s taster talk
Ages 18+
Join head gardener Lucy for a short talk about how we look after the historic Palace garden.
Biodiversity in the moat
Ages 18+
Join the Palace’s garden team on a tour of the dry moat and explore the wildlife that calls it home.
Vegetable growing at Fulham Palace
Ages 18+
Join the Palace’s garden team for a tour of the walled garden and learn how we grow produce and flowers on site.
Beginner birdwatching
All ages
Discover the joys of birdwatching on a gentle guided walk through the garden.
Workshops
Newspaper plant pots
All ages
Create your own plant pot using newspaper, then fill it with compost and plant seeds to take home.
Sewing bee
All ages
Join the Palace’s sewing bee volunteers and try a simple embroidery stitch.
Festival fun
Green market
Visit the Palace’s garden barrow stall to buy freshly harvested organic produce, homemade jams and chutneys and seasonal flowers, all grown in the Palace garden.
Garden games
From classic lawn games to soft archery tag and zorbing, there’s plenty of active fun in the walled garden thanks to Supercamps.
Tombola
Try your luck at the tombola with a range of green and eco-friendly prizes. Every ticket supports Fulham Palace Trust and helps care for this historic site and its garden.
Picnic on the lawn
Pick up food from our vendors or the drawing room café, then relax on the lawn and enjoy the Palace garden.
Interested in joining the fun?
From running family-friendly activities and selling food or drink to sponsoring the event or advertising in our printed programme, there are plenty of opportunities to take part in the go green fest.
For any questions or queries about this event please contact the event organiser Ana Coltatu by emailing ana.coltatu@fulhampalace.org.
Additional information
- Go green fest is a refreshed version of the Palace’s annual green meet event.
- The event takes place from 11.00 – 16.00 with last entry at 15.00.
- Online ticketing closes at midnight the evening before the event.
- Tickets purchased on the day of the event will increase in price by £1.
- Please use the main entrance to Fulham Palace on Bishop’s avenue. Back gates to the site will be closed.
- This event will go ahead in all weather unless it is unsafe to do so. Please dress accordingly.
- Service dogs are welcome to do their job, other dogs and animals are not permitted on site and should be left at home.
- Thank you for supporting Fulham Palace Trust. Every ticket helps us care for this historic site and its garden for the community.
What’s included in your ticket:
Your go green fest ticket gives you access to a full day of activities and experiences, including:
- Guided walk & talks with gardeners and guest experts
- Hands on workshops and creative activities for all ages
- Garden games and family friendly outdoor play
- Entry to the Palace garden, museum, historic rooms and festival areas
- Live interactions with plants, wildlife and the Palace’s chickens
Food, drink, tombola tickets and items from the green market are available to purchase separately.
