Go green fest

Explore, discover and get involved.

With guided walks, creative workshops and garden games, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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 10+

Join head gardener Lucy for a short talk about how we look after the historic Palace garden.

Composting at the Palace

Ages 10+

Discover composting at the Palace! Join the garden team and learn how we recycle garden waste, kitchen peelings, coffee grinds and coffee cups from the café into compost for potting and mulching the garden beds.

Vegetable growing at Fulham Palace

Ages 10+

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

Join the RSPB Central London Local Group volunteers for a guided trail through the Palace garden. Together, discover the different species, learn interesting facts and enjoy the beautiful garden.

Allotment tour

Ages 10+

Discover the neighbouring allotments with a guided walk from our friends at the Fulham allotments.

Crafts & activities

H&F Climate & Ecology

All ages

Come and explore the H&F Climate & Ecology Stall, a fun and welcoming space for families to learn about nature, climate action and ways to look after our planet together.

Creature connect

Ages 3+

Uh oh! Some little creatures have lost their way at the Palace. Can you return them to their homes? Join the Palace’s sewing group to have a go and find out more about the animals that call the Palace home.

Energy card game

Ages 3+

Test your knowledge and learn something new with a fun, interactive energy themed card game. Meet the team from Hammersmith and Fulham Community Energy and find out how clean, community power is making a difference locally and how you can get involved.

Newspaper plant pots

Ages 3+

Create your own plant pot using newspaper, then fill it with compost and plant seeds to take home.

Badge making

Ages 6+

Drop by the Hammersmith & Fulham Community Energy stall to design your own badge. Get creative while discovering how clean, green energy is powering local communities.

Zine making: amazing animals

Ages 6+

Take a break from the outdoors and join the Palace team in the historic library where you can learn to make your own mini-zine!

Botanical cyanotype prints

Ages 8+

Create your own blue and white cyanotype prints! Play with composition and watch as the sun works its magic to create shadow images.

Create your own spritz

Ages 18+

Visit the Sipsmith stand to get hands on and mix your own spritz. Chat to the producers, discover what makes the perfect serve and craft a refreshing drink to sip and savour.

Bottle upcycling

Ages 18+

Buy a drink from the Sipsmith stand and you can take home an empty 70cl bottle to give a second life. Turn it into a candle holder, vase or fairy light display and create something beautiful long after the last sip.

Festival fun

Green market

Visit the Palace’s garden barrow stall to buy organically home grown plants, freshly harvested organic produce, homemade jams & 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.
• Children must be accompanied at all times.
• 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 to our friends at Sipsmith for sponsoring two activities at Go green fest.
• Thank you for supporting Fulham Palace Trust. Every ticket helps us care for this historic site and its garden for the community.
• This is a general gathering event. Learn more about our terms & conditions.

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.