Join our annual green meet festival as we celebrate all things gardening and biodiversity! Learn more.

The green meet

Join our annual springtime celebration of gardening, biodiversity & community!

Step into a world of greenery at our annual green meet, a family-friendly festival dedicated to gardens, biodiversity and the wonders of the natural world. This year, we’re celebrating the beauty and importance of green spaces. You’re invited to connect with nature, learn and enjoy a fun-filled day at the historic Palace.

Explore, discover & play with activities for all ages!


Green market

Browse the green market, where local growers, artisans and sustainable businesses offer a selection of plants, eco-friendly products and garden-inspired goods. Stop by the Palace’s garden barrow stall to find freshly harvested organic produce, homemade jams and chutneys and hand-picked seasonal flowers, all grown in the historic Palace garden.


Walks & talks

Join our expert gardeners and special guests for fascinating insights into Fulham Palace’s gardens and the biodiversity they support.

Bee walk

Drop in • Free
Join Dr Tony Madwick for a guided safari exploring the busy world of pollinators

Chicken chat

Drop in • Free
Meet senior gardener Pete and say hello to the Palace’s flock of chickens.

Head gardener’s taster talk

Pre-booked • £10.00
Join head gardener Lucy for a taster talk on what we do in the garden!

Biodiversity in the moat

Pre-booked • £2.00
Join gardener Lewis on a exclusive tour of the dry moat and its biodiversity.

Vegetable growing at Fulham Palace

Pre-booked • £2.00
Join senior gardener Viryamala or garden trainee Jonathan and garden apprentice Ellis for a taster tour on how we grow produce and flowers in walled garden.


Beginner birdwatching

Pre-booked • £2.00
Discover the joys of birdwatching! Join Andrew Peel and volunteers from the RSPB Central London Local Group for a guided walk through the beautiful Palace gardens.


Wild tea & wellness workshop

Pre-booked • £10.00
Experience the calming art of tea making in the serene setting of the walled garden. This hands-on session will begin with a peaceful mindful activity, helping you connect with nature and immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings before learning the craft of making delicious, soothing teas.


Cat & Hutch: a wild woodland adventure

Pre-booked • £12.00
Step into the enchanting world of the wild woods and join Cat & Hutch on an interactive storytelling adventure! Through imagination, teamwork and a little bit of magic, children will help uncover the secrets of the forest.


Mini beast hunt

Drop in • Free
Discover the tiny creatures that call the Palace home! From beetles to butterflies, children aged 3–12 can take part in a free hands-on workshop, exploring the miniature world of insects.


Tombola

Try your luck at the tombola, with a fantastic selection of green and eco-friendly prizes to be won! Every ticket supports Fulham Palace Trust, helping to preserve this special site and its gardens for the community.


Garden games

From classic lawn games to thrilling activities like soft archery tag and zorbing, there is plenty of fun to be had in the walled garden, thanks to Supercamps.


Picnic on the lawn

Grab a bite to eat from our food vendors or the drawing room café, then relax on the lawn and enjoy live music as you take in the beauty of the Palace gardens.


Sewing bee

Get inspired by the artistry of the sewing bee volunteers, who will be showcasing their latest project, a beautifully embroidered habitats designed for Fulham Palace’s new school ecology sessions. Try your hand at embroidery by stitching a flower. Younger children can explore simple stitches using hessian and ribbon, making it a safe and creative activity for all ages.


Nereids exhibition

Step into the world of heritage craft with the Lettering Arts Trust. Take a guided tour of The Nereids exhibition and discover the art of letter carving in stone, inspired by the ancient Greek goddesses of the sea.


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Interested in joining the fun?

From hosting children’s activities, selling in the green market or becoming an official event sponsor to advertising in the printed brochure there are plenty of opportunities to get involved!

For any questions or queries about this event please contact the event organiser Raphaela Ashford by emailing raphaela.ashford@fulhampalace.org.