Day of the Dead Celebration
Calthorpe Community Garden hosts its annual Day of the Dead festival. This community-led celebration features a traditional ofrenda shrine to loved ones, rituals, and live performances. The day includes market stalls, traditional food, and family-focused activities in the heart of King's Cross. Join us for this celebration of Mexican tradition.
Day of the Dead: Pan De Muertos Workshop
Learn how to make a traditional orange-blossom and anise-scented sweet bread central to Day of the Dead celebrations. Explore the deep cultural symbolism behind every dough fold and bone decorations while baking loaves from scratch.
Book your place thorugh Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/day-of-the-dead-pan-de-muertos-workshop-tickets-2003763893746?aff=oddtdtcreator
Seedlings with Carmen
Theme: Fruit (Trees) + Apple Picking!
On the origins of apples, our desire for sweetness, visiting a national fruit collection, tasting from ‘feral’ (roadside) apple trees, and foraging from a collaborative fruit tree map.
This month we’re reading about the origins of apples (a journey that involved bears, horses and later humans..) from Dan Saladino’s ‘Eating to Extinction’, and our desire for sweetness from Michael Pollan’s ‘The Botany of Desire’. Expect to explore the “textures of taste” in experiments with our “tasting wheels” and a conversation game with strangers!
Free event, though you will need to purchase food from Calthorpe for the taste experiment (vegan options available).
Please email aspacethatgives@gmail.com to join + for the readings
October Half Term Camp
Join us for our October Half Term Camp. The camp will be running from 10am until 4pm on weekdays. Please book to secure your child's space. The camp is suitable for 8-14 year olds to attend by themselves. Children 6-8 may attend but must be accompanied by an adult. We will have daily cooking, craft, and sport workshops alongside additional activities. We will have a trip to the Aardman exhibition at the young V&A on Thursday - so please book if you wish to attend.
Fermentation Workshop: Sauerkraut
Join us at the garden for a series of workshops on fermentation led by award-winning author Rachel de Thample. The sessions offer a dive deep into different areas of fermentation. Each session will focus on a specific area of fermentation to give you more in-depth experience making and using each gut-boosting technique. October’s workshop will focus on sauerkraut.
Cost £78; register using the link in Rachel’s Instagram bio.
Calthorpe's Flea Market
Calthorpe is having a Flea Market every third Sunday of the month! Buy your pitch for £15 today!
Come sell your second-hand goods in the heart of King's Cross at our Fleamarket! Purchase your pitch for £15 by buying a ticket here. Sellers can bring up to two bags per pitch.
Our Fleamarket will be held every third Sunday of the month (10am-2pm). Sellers are welcome to begin setting up at 9:30am and are expected to be cleared up by 2:30pm.
Sukkot Informational Sessions
Learn about the Jewish Festival of Sukkot from members of the Hampstead Synagogue in this free informational session at Calthorpe!
Sukkot - Sukkat Shalom Interfaith Dinner
Join us at the magical Calthorpe Community Garden to learn about and celebrate the Jewish festival of Sukkot. As part of our Camden Interfaith Dinner series, this "Sukkat Shalom" ("Shelter of Peace") event brings together diverse communities across the borough.
A Sukkah is a temporary, open structure symbolising hospitality (hachnasat orchim), vulnerability, and the welcoming of strangers. By aligning Jewish traditions with Camden’s commitment to community cohesion, sanctuary, and interfaith dialogue, this initiative fosters deep cross-cultural connections.
We look forward to welcoming you to share a meal, learn together, and express our collective commitment to peace and kindness.
To find more details and reserve a spot, visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sukkat-shalom-interfaith-dinner-tickets-1998427035058?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
Introduction to Garden Design for Urban Environments
Introduction to Garden Design for Urban Enviroments is a full-day, practical workshop intended to teach basic garden design principles.
Whether you are planning your own garden, considering a career in garden design, or simply interested in understanding the design process, this workshop will provide a solid foundation from which to develop your skills and ideas.
Helping you understand how successful gardens are planned, designed, and brought to life. Set within our award-winning community garden, the session combines classroom-based learning with practical observation and discussion. As an organic garden, we place a strong emphasis on environmentally responsible design practices, demonstrating how sustainable choices can enhance both the beauty and functionality of urban outdoor spaces.
The workshop is led by Charlie, our Head Gardener and an experienced horticulture teacher, who brings both professional expertise and an approachable teaching style to the session. This workshop will cover;
The challenges of designing for small urban environments
Developing initial concepts and garden themes
Site analysis and preparing a space for development
Drawing simple garden plans to scale
Core principles of effective garden design
Sustainability and reducing environmental impact through thoughtful design
You are encouraged to bring a notebook and pencil if you would like to sketch ideas during the session. This workshop can also be purchased as a thoughtful gift, offering inspiration and practical knowledge for anyone interested in transforming outdoor spaces through good design. Places are limited to keep the session interactive and engaging, so early booking is recommended at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-garden-design-for-urban-enviroments-tickets-1992119721714?aff=oddtdtcreator
Calthorpe Day Celebrations
Celebrate our 42nd Birthday with food, talks, performances, and a range of activities!
The Day will include:
A performance from Grand Union Orchestra
Free food!
Pot Luck meal by ROT Collective
Pearl-Tamil justice accountability talkYoga
Decolonial writing
Grounding meditation by Misery Party
Collective reading
Voice workshop Yvette
Samosa Workshop
Muay Thai
Calthorpe's Flea Market
Calthorpe is having a Flea Market every third Sunday of the month! Buy your pitch for £15 today!
Come sell your second-hand goods in the heart of King's Cross at our Fleamarket! Purchase your pitch for £15 by buying a ticket here. Sellers can bring up to two bags per pitch.
Our Fleamarket will be held every third Sunday of the month (10am-2pm). Sellers are welcome to begin setting up at 9:30am and are expected to be cleared up by 2:30pm.
Fermentation Workshop: Vinegars, Oxymels & Shrubs
Join us at the garden for a series of workshops on fermentation led by award-winning author Rachel de Thample. The sessions offer a dive deep into different areas of fermentation. Each session will focus on a specific area of fermentation to give you more in-depth experience making and using each gut-boosting technique. September’s workshop will focus on vinegars, oxymels & shrubs.
Cost £78; register using the link in Rachel’s Instagram bio.
Connected at Calthorpe
A free day of live music, creativity, conversation and community at Calthorpe Community Garden.
Join us for a free community festival bringing people together through music, making, conversation and shared experiences.
Across the garden and community centre, you’ll find live performances spanning classical, folk, Ukrainian traditional music, jazz, swing and more, alongside hands-on creative workshops, talks and conversations.
Come for a particular performance or workshop, drop in for an hour, or spend the day exploring the programme and Calthorpe’s beautiful community garden.
Book your place and find more details at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connected-in-calthorpe-a-community-festival-in-camden-tickets-1994819293205?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
London Social Farms and Gardens Harvest Festival at Mudchute Farm
Entry and all activities are free. Members of the public are welcome.
Meet the animals, watch the competitions, try a heritage craft and pick your favorite horticultural display.
Bathrooms, washing facilities and shaded seating available. The Mudchute cafe will be open all day for you to purchase food.
There will be photography on the show grounds.
Find More Details at: https://londonfarmsandgardens.org.uk/2026-london-harvest-festival/
Gong Bath Restorative Healing
Kaja is providing a deeply restorative sound healing experience, using a combination of gongs and chimes.
Join us in discovering the power of sounds, breath work and meditation as a reenergising and wellbeing tool.
No experience is necessary—simply lie back, receive, and allow the sounds to carry you into a place of calm and renewal.
Get tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gong-bath-restorative-healing-tickets-1998433541519?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
Mini Folk Summer Series
A little family festival hidden in the garden...
Join us for an afternoon of live music from outstanding international folk and world music artists, alongside crafts, bubbles, dancing, tasty food and a welcoming community atmosphere.
A chance for little humans and their grown-ups to discover music from around the world, get creative, and enjoy festival vibes in a relaxed outdoor setting.
🎶 International Live Bands
🎨 Crafts & Creative Play
🫧 Bubbles & Dancing
🍰 Food & Drinks
🌻 All Ages Welcome
Global sounds, garden adventures and a little bit of magic.
Mixed Heritage Theraputic Art Workshop
The Mixed Heritage Therapeutic Art Workshop is creative space for individuals who are of mixed heritage to explore their identity.
This is a creative and therapeutic experiential space for individuals who are of mixed heritage to come and make around their experiences of being between cultures.
We are using the definition of mixed heritage as the fact of having two or more different racial, ethnic, religious, or cultural backgrounds. (Cambridge Dictionary, 2026)
The session will be run by two HCPC registered Art Psychotherapists who are of mixed heritage.
The workshop will goes as follows:
11:30-12:00 introductions to the group and what art therapy is/how art making can be used to navigate complex thoughts and feelings.
12:00-12:45 art making, art materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring any materials you wish to use in the workshop
12:45-13:30 reflections on the art making and artwork, a check out before the session finishes and some time for Q&As.
There will be a survey sent to participants before and after the workshop.
Some water and tea will be provided at the workshop and there is public green space that can be accessed to sit and drink/eat in.
Tickets are available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mixed-heritage-therapeutic-art-workshop-tickets-1998376134814
We look forward to seeing you there!
Community Choir
Join Calthorpe Community Gardens' Community Choir - Every Wednesday 18.00-20.00. Tea & biscuits provided
Run by Yvette Riby-Williams.
First session is free.
£7/session (ticket via Eventbrite) or £20/month (ticket via office, pay by cash or card).
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992572931276?aff=oddtdtcreator
We aim to be an inclusive group and operate a concessions scheme to subsidise places where possible for members who would not otherwise be able to attend due to financial barriers. To find out more about our concession rates, please message us on info@calthorpecommunitygarden.org.uk.
Community Choir
Join Calthorpe Community Gardens' Community Choir - Every Wednesday 18.00-20.00. Tea & biscuits provided
Run by Yvette Riby-Williams.
First session is free.
£7/session (ticket via Eventbrite) or £20/month (ticket via office, pay by cash or card).
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992572931276?aff=oddtdtcreator
We aim to be an inclusive group and operate a concessions scheme to subsidise places where possible for members who would not otherwise be able to attend due to financial barriers. To find out more about our concession rates, please message us on info@calthorpecommunitygarden.org.uk.
Gardening for Beginners
Gardening for Beginners is a hands-on workshop designed to give you the confidence and practical skills to start growing successfully.
Whether you are a complete novice or already have some experience with plants, you will leave with a clear understanding of essential gardening techniques and the confidence to begin or develop your own garden with purpose and success.
Set within our award-winning community garden, the session combines practical learning outdoors with a supportive, classroom-based introduction to key principles, ensuring you understand not just what to do, but why it works.
As an organic garden, we focus entirely on sustainable methods of caring for plants and soil, equipping you with knowledge that is environmentally responsible and easily transferable to your own growing space. There is plenty of opportunity to ask questions throughout, and participants are encouraged to engage fully with both the theory and the hands-on elements of the day.
The workshop is led by Charlie, our Head Gardener and an experienced horticulture teacher, who brings both professional expertise and an approachable teaching style to the session.
This workshop will cover;
Basic horticulture terminology
Understanding your soil and growing conditions
Basic propagation techniques
Aftercare and pruning
Choosing the right plant for the right place
You are encouraged to bring your own gardedning gloves and secateurs if you have them. This workshop can also be purchased as a thoughful gift, offering a meaningful experince and practial skills that last well beyond the day itself.
Places are limited to keep the session practical and hands-on, so early booking is recommended at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gardening-for-beginners-tickets-1992121521096?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
Community Choir
Join Calthorpe Community Gardens' Community Choir - Every Wednesday 18.00-20.00. Tea & biscuits provided
Run by Yvette Riby-Williams.
First session is free.
£7/session (ticket via Eventbrite) or £20/month (ticket via office, pay by cash or card).
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992572931276?aff=oddtdtcreator
We aim to be an inclusive group and operate a concessions scheme to subsidise places where possible for members who would not otherwise be able to attend due to financial barriers. To find out more about our concession rates, please message us on info@calthorpecommunitygarden.org.uk.
Folk Fire Circles
Encouraging musicians, poets and artists to come and share songs and stories around the campfire. Rural campfire activities in King's Cross!
Join us on our new family friendly fire circle evenings where you can share songs, poems, tell stories or sit back and enjoy the performance at Calthorpe Community Garden.
Expect choirs, drum circles and workshops from Goodenough College on these evenings.
There will also be jacket potatoes and drinks for sale.
This week the theme will be Art, Music and celebration - On the last fire folk session we plan to showcase the performance skills the children attending Calthorpe's summer holiday programme have learnt. This will become Calthorpe's Youth Festival!
Please book your space so we know numbers!
Fermentation Workshop: Kombucha & Water Kefir
Join us at the garden for a series of workshops on fermentation led by award-winning author Rachel de Thample. The sessions offer a dive deep into different areas of fermentation. Each session will focus on a specific area of fermentation to give you more in-depth experience making and using each gut-boosting technique. August’s workshop will focus on kombucha & water kefir.
Cost £78; register using the link in Rachel’s Instagram bio.
Community Choir
Join Calthorpe Community Gardens' Community Choir - Every Wednesday 18.00-20.00. Tea & biscuits provided
Run by Yvette Riby-Williams.
First session is free.
£7/session (ticket via Eventbrite) or £20/month (ticket via office, pay by cash or card).
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992572931276?aff=oddtdtcreator
We aim to be an inclusive group and operate a concessions scheme to subsidise places where possible for members who would not otherwise be able to attend due to financial barriers. To find out more about our concession rates, please message us on info@calthorpecommunitygarden.org.uk.
Folk Fire Circles
Encouraging musicians, poets and artists to come and share songs and stories around the campfire. Rural campfire activities in King's Cross!
Join us on our new family friendly fire circle evenings where you can share songs, poems, tell stories or sit back and enjoy the performance at Calthorpe Community Garden.
Expect choirs, drum circles and workshops from Goodenough College on these evenings.
There will also be jacket potatoes and drinks for sale.
This week the theme will be - Health and movement - Additional storytelling session with Michael Holland https://www.growingunderstandings.co.uk/ and Sara Haq Instagram @monkeytreepro
Please book your space so we know numbers!
Calthorpe's Flea Market
Calthorpe is having a Flea Market every third Sunday of the month! Buy your pitch for £15 today!
Come sell your second-hand goods in the heart of King's Cross at our Fleamarket! Purchase your pitch for £15 by buying a ticket here. Sellers can bring up to two bags per pitch.
Sellers are welcome to begin setting up at 9:30am and are expected to be cleared up by 2:30pm.
Community Choir
Join Calthorpe Community Gardens' Community Choir - Every Wednesday 18.00-20.00. Tea & biscuits provided
Run by Yvette Riby-Williams.
First session is free.
£7/session (ticket via Eventbrite) or £20/month (ticket via office, pay by cash or card).
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1992572931276?aff=oddtdtcreator
We aim to be an inclusive group and operate a concessions scheme to subsidise places where possible for members who would not otherwise be able to attend due to financial barriers. To find out more about our concession rates, please message us on info@calthorpecommunitygarden.org.uk.
Folk Fire Circles
Encouraging musicians, poets and artists to come and share songs and stories around the campfire. Rural campfire activities in King's Cross!
Join us on our new family friendly fire circle evenings where you can share songs, poems, tell stories or sit back and enjoy the performance at Calthorpe Community Garden.
Expect choirs, drum circles and workshops from Goodenough College on these evenings.
There will also be jacket potatoes and drinks for sale.
This week the theme will be Repair and Reuse
Please book your space so we know numbers!
Mini Folk Summer Series
A little family festival hidden in the garden...
Join us for an afternoon of live music from outstanding international folk and world music artists, alongside crafts, bubbles, dancing, tasty food and a welcoming community atmosphere.
A chance for little humans and their grown-ups to discover music from around the world, get creative, and enjoy festival vibes in a relaxed outdoor setting.