Wellbeing walks with The Garden Classroom
Gentle walks in nature: every Friday in October
Join Viv and Cat for gentle walks in nature this autumn. Explore Islington’s green spaces, meet new people, and enjoy the benefits of being outdoors.
These gentle, accessible walks are designed to support wellbeing and open to all. A hot or cold drink will be provided after each walk.
Dates, times and meeting points:
- Friday 3 October, 1.30–2.30pm
Gillespie Park, 191 Drayton Park, N5 1PH (meet at the entrance to the Ecology Centre) - Friday 10 October, 1.30–2.30pm
Caledonian Park, N7 9HF (meet at the Clocktower facing Tolpuddle Café) - Friday 17 October, 1.30–2.30pm
Newington Green, N1 4RF (meet at the park ranger’s hut on the Green) - Friday 24 October, 1.30–2.30pm
New River Path, St Paul’s Road, N1 2QP (meet at the entrance)
You can book your place via Eventbrite, or simply turn up on the day – everyone is welcome! For more information, call 078 1757 1472 or email viv@thegardenclassroom.org
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- Islington Assembly Hall
- Volunteering in Islington
- Playground equipment for disabled children
- Four accessible activities in Islington parks
- Community gardening in Cally Park
- Five things to do in parks
- Islington Borough Ladies FC football sessions
- Islington walking and running routes
- Five ways to explore Islington on foot
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- Whitecross Street Market
- Camden Passage
- Stroud Green Market
- Exmouth Market
- Archway Market
- Islington Farmers’ Market
- Chapel Market
- Nag’s Head indoor market
- Nag’s Head open-air weekend market
- Free accessible sports
- Over-55s men’s club
- Free fitness classes with Healthy Generations
- Park cuppa
- Best parks for… water fun
- Islington Square Market
- Free health and history walks
- Three ways to… keep kids active
- Finsbury Park Singers and Finsbury A Capella
- Free Friday lunchtime recitals
- Junior parkrun
- Family narrowboat trips
- Ladies’ football training
- Museum of Homelessness
- Summer cultural events
- Summer Reading Challenge
- Free cycling lessons
- Age UK Islington get-togethers
- Olden Community Garden volunteering sessions
- Celebrating ten years of Islington Bereavement Service
- Apple Day 2025
- Half term fun in libraries
- Black History Month 2025
- Volunteer gardening with The Garden Classroom
- Residents Get Involved Fair
- Festive events
- St Mary’s Festival
- Recovery Street Film Festival
- Autumn cultural things to do: September
- Autumn cultural things to do: October
- Autumn cultural things to do: November / December
- Free repair and reuse events this autumn
- Wellbeing walks with The Garden Classroom
- Barnard Park community celebration
- Harvest festival
