The folks at Garthorne Road Nature Reserve are throwing open the gates one last time this year. Swing by and soak in the peaceful vibes, catch a glimpse of the wildlife, and witness the onset of autumn. Oh, and don’t miss the legendary cake Bake-off, generously sponsored this year by Bryan & Keegan Estate Agents in Crofton Park. You can even snag a slice of cake and help support the Friends group’s important work.
Reserve entrance is on Beadnell Road next to alleyway to Garthorne Road
Please note this event has not been organised or run by the Friends of Garthorne Road Nature Reserve, but by Exit Map
Please book using the link below
Event lasts 3 hours 30 minutes
An immersive ambience of sounds and words, found in one of London’s hidden gem’s, Garthorne Nature Reserve. A magical and transformative experience awaits you to connect to nature for a renewed sense of navigating life through our senses.
All ages are welcome – children go free!
Moving On events fine tune attention to sensory input in nature. Feel and connect your own body through audio imagery to ease movement and dances inspired by what you see and sense.
Let nature move you and connect to the land and all that grows from it.
The installation is part radio installation and part transmitted through headphones. Please bring your phone and headphones and note that the booking includes a link for an audio to download.
It is an intergenerational project that invites all cultures, genders and abilities to join in. Should you have concerns about navigating natural terrain, please get in touch, we are happy to assist.
We want people to encounter nature and each other on common natural ground to foster a togetherness based on equality and openness that reconnects to nature as something that grows away and back into us, to remember our own nature and how to resource from it and look after it.
Before and after
Doors will open at 11am and we invite you to come then for an intial stroll before we begin at 11.30am.
for As you enter, roam, find your own pace, pauses and breath. Our sound caters for new connections.
We invite you to bring some nibbles to share therefore to create a picnic all together towards the end.
The donations you give will go to Exit Map (non profit) to further offer events, organisations, artists and Garthorne Nature Reserve.
Garthorne Road Nature Reserve will be open again soon! Come and explore the serene surroundings, and don’t forget to bring your picnic basket. There are seating areas scattered around the reserve for you to relax and enjoy.Also come and see our newly installed commissioned Street art by Aeroarts
Part of our new Street art outside the reserve
Can you spare an hour a month? We need volunteers to help manage the gate and provide information to visitors. No previous experience is required. If you’re interested, please contact us by email. garthorne.reserve@talktalk.net
There will be family bug hunting activities suitable for both children and adults, as well as a self-guided tree walk.
Reserve gates are at Beadnell Road (see map below)
Openmap for Garthorne Road Nature Reserve
Please use public transport if possible
Train: Honor Oak Park: Southern & London Overground
Bus: Honor Oak Park Station P4 & P12 (10 minutes walk)
Brockley Park: 122, 171 (6 minutes walk)
Forest Hill Fire Station: 122 & 185 (10 minutes walk)
Parking available in nearby streets please consider our neighbours
Sorry No dogs, BBQ’s or scooters
The Wood that London Built ‘The Wood That Built London’ About the Great North Wood that covered from New Cross to Selhurst and Streatham to Sydenham. Now available in Paperback from all good book retailers or from Sandstone PressBy C.J Schuler
Garthorne Road Nature Reserve will be open again soon! Come and explore the serene surroundings, and don’t forget to bring your picnic basket. There are seating areas scattered around the reserve for you to relax and enjoy. Also come and see our newly installed commissioned Street art by Aeroarts
Can you spare an hour a month? We need volunteers to help manage the gate and provide information to visitors. No previous experience is required. If you’re interested, please contact us by email. garthorne.reserve@talktalk.net
There will be family bug hunting activities suitable for both children and adults, as well as a self-guided tree walk.
Reserve gates are at Beadnell Road (see map below)
Openmap for Garthorne Road Nature Reserve
Please use public transport if possible
Train: Honor Oak Park: Southern & London Overground
Bus: Honor Oak Park Station P4 & P12 (10 minutes walk)
Brockley Park: 122, 171 (6 minutes walk)
Forest Hill Fire Station: 122 & 185 (10 minutes walk)
Parking available in nearby streets please consider our neighbours
Sorry No dogs, BBQ’s or scooters
The Wood that London Built ‘The Wood That Built London’ About the Great North Wood that covered from New Cross to Selhurst and Streatham to Sydenham. Now available in Paperback from all good book retailers or from Sandstone PressBy C.J Schuler
The Friends of Garthorne Road Nature Reserve will be opening the site for the public to explore this hidden oasis of calm in Forest Hill. We will have an information stall and also the children’s can take part in a mini beast hunt and also have a self guided tree walk also plenty of butterflies and spring flowers. Bring a picnic and enjoy the wildlife.
Entrance at north end of Beadnell Road next to alleyway between Garthorne and Beadnell Road.
Sorry no dogs or BBQ’s
Limited bike secure space
Please use public transport if possible
Parking available in nearby roads
Southern Rail/ London Overground: Honor Oak Park (10 mins walk)Buses: Honor Oak Park: P4 & P12 (10 mins walk)Brockley Rise: 122, 171 & 172 (10 mins walk)
International Dawn Chorus Day is the worldwide celebration of nature’s greatest symphony so come join us for a magical morning at the Garthorne Road Nature Reserve! Experience the beautiful symphony of bird songs as the sun rises. This in person event is a perfect way to start your day surrounded by nature’s music. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with the local wildlife in their natural habitat. Get ready to be serenaded by the dawn chorus at this hidden gem in the heart of the city!
Please be on-time as site is secured and locked. Also wear suitable clothing and footwear has path can become muddy
Bring binoculars if you have them?
If you’re keen on joining Ernie, the chair of the Friends group, go ahead and book below!
The Friends of Garthorne Road Nature Reserve are excited to open the site for the first time this year, just as the spring flowers begin to bloom and bees and butterflies emerge. Explore this hidden green sanctuary at your own pace with a self-guided tree walk, a children’s bug hunt, and an informative stall.
Suggested Donation: £2
Location Information:
Address: Entrance on Beadnell Road next to alleyway to Garthorne Road, Postcode SE23 1AA
The Friends of Garthorne Road Nature Reserve is opening the reserve for the last time this year as we close over the winter months. Come and have a look at our six new information boards funded partly by the Kenneth White Legacy and The Worshipful Company of Gardeners and also come and explore this green quiet oasis and support us.
We will be also having the usual children’s Mini Beast hunt and also a tree trail will be available.
Suggested Donation £2
Bring a picnic and enjoy the nature listen to the birds and see the bees.
Sorry No Dogs or BBQS allowed
Please use public transport or use a bike we have limited bike secure area
Honor Oak Park Station: London Overground & Southern Rail
Entrance on Beadnell Road next to Garthorne Road alleyway.
Disclaimer: The Friends of Garthorne Road Nature Reserve has NOT organised or take any responsibility for the cancellation or any claims for refunds of this event.
An immersive ambience of sounds and words, found in one of London’s hidden gem’s, Garthorne Nature Reserve. A magical and transformative experience awaits you to connect to nature for a renewed sense of navigating life through our senses.
All ages are welcome – children under 16 years of age go free!
Moving On events fine tune your attention to sensory input in nature. Feel and reconnect to your own body through audio imagery and sounds to ease movement and find dances inspired by what you see and sense. Let nature move you and connect to land and all that grows from it.
The installation is part radio installation and part transmitted through headphones. For that you need to bring your phone and headphones! We will send you the sound files a couple of days prior to the event.
It is an intergenerational project that invites all cultures, genders and abilities to join in. Should you have concerns about navigating natural terrain, please get in touch, we are happy to assist.
We want people to encounter nature and each other on common natural ground to foster a togetherness based on equality and openness that reconnects to nature as something that grows away and back into us, to remember our own nature and how to resource from it to be well.
Before and after
Doors will open at 11am and as soon as people have made their way in, we will gather to begin together.
After the event you are welcome to stay on and we invite you to bring food to picnic and hang out.
Disclaimer: The Friends of Garthorne Road Nature Reserve has NOT organised or take any responsibility for the cancellation or any claims for refunds of this event.
The Friends of Garthorne Road Nature Reserve is opening the reserve for the last time this year as we close over the winter. Come and have a look at our six new information boards funded partly by the Kenneth White Legacy and The Worshipful Company of Gardeners and also come and explore this green quiet oasis and support us.
We will be also having the usual children’s Mini Beast hunt and also a tree trail will be available.
Suggested Donation £2
Bring a picnic and enjoy the nature listen to the birds and see the bees.
Sorry No Dogs or BBQS allowed
Please use public transport or use a bike we have limited bike secure area
Honor Oak Park Station: London Overground & Southern Rail
Entrance on Beadnell Road next to Garthorne Road alleyway.