{"id":62507,"date":"2026-05-03T16:10:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T15:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/?p=62507"},"modified":"2026-05-14T15:07:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T14:07:03","slug":"kew-wakehurst-celebrates-record-numbers-at-springtime-community-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/2026\/05\/03\/kew-wakehurst-celebrates-record-numbers-at-springtime-community-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Kew Wakehurst celebrates record numbers at springtime Community Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"62507\" class=\"elementor elementor-62507\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e73d6a1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e73d6a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c2e427 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c2e427\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Community Festival\u00a02026\u00a0welcomed\u00a0over 100<span data-contrast=\"none\">0\u00a0guests, a\u00a054%\u00a0increas<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">e since 2025<\/span> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Event is designed for those who face barriers\u00a0to visiting <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Visitors connected to nature through music, crafts, poetry and more <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Upcoming\u00a0Discovery\u00a0&amp; Access events include Sow and Grow gardening\u00a0group,\u00a0Nature Natters wellbeing walk and Dementia friendly walk<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:180,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Over 8 and 9 May,\u00a0Kew Wakehurst hosted the annual Community Festival, an event\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">designed for those who usually face barriers to accessing green spaces<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">. This year, the event broke records with\u00a0just over 1000\u00a0guests over two\u00a0packed\u00a0days,\u00a0an increase of\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">54%<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0since last year\u2019s event<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and selling out within\u00a0a month.\u00a0Backdropped by the stunning late spring landscape, Festival-goers could get stuck into<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0crafts such as botanical printing, bio-yarn weaving and nature-inspired art<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Taking place during Wakehurst\u2019s \u2018<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=LrsvnhjVw4M_4viXo9kfv4EbbsmxIgJ3E0l6Rt6uIVimfueLpxB7Fi2n9dRKPflxlyo1wHtbe4apCROsaeoQ_JwxKOV9V73XjAerK_fzEGSSVMXEcrpB5EibcuTnTqv5xiWB63axm22xByTu5Sb2CXw6NaRaLKkGHMV2Ks_4fPnhekpPEFkhuDyTHc-6zQVG1I9hGC5WbDcbs25le5nJ0UqIJGCMyzY8Fk7pIHBQZcC6GBe6G7OWBw7vwhun0aC-dBes0145oqH80H9TFgO9_8CEs8Jx4uuToKw38pXd5aRH0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">year of connecting\u00a0with\u00a0nature<\/span><\/a>\u2019, wellbeing was\u00a0also\u00a0a priority at the event, with workshops such as\u00a0<strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Forest Bathing,\u00a0drumming<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and a<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0natural soundscape<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0offering ways to tune into senses and feel inspired by the natural world.\u00a0This year, the Community Festival was developed<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0in collaboration with community groups<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">, codesigning and delivering inclusive platforms for individuals, whilst\u00a0also\u00a0creating\u00a0pathways to volunteering and employment,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-270,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0Festival\u00a0hosted special guests\u00a0including\u00a0Brighton-based poet\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">AFLO.<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">, who explored the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">importance of creativity and mental health<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">, as well as local charity\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bloomin\u2019 Arts<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0for an enchanting folklore performance.\u00a0For the first time,\u00a0the gardens\u00a0hosted\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mobiloo\u00a0Changing Places toilet<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">, ensuring a comfortable and accessible visit for all guests.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-270,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Helen Woodcroft, Community Events and Membership Producer, commented:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201c<\/span><em><span data-contrast=\"none\">It&#8217;s\u00a0so exciting to see such an interest and enthusiasm for our Community Festival this year.\u00a0We work hard to ensure the event welcomes as many visitors as possible, giving everyone the chance to explore and experience art in nature. We\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0wait to see what this year has in\u00a0store for our\u00a0ongoing\u00a0Community\u00a0and\u00a0Access Programme\u00a0and look forward to welcoming even more people back for next year\u2019s Community Festival.\u201d<\/span><\/em><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-270,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The event offers a taste of Wakehurst\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=N2yQS4suf9qxNTvj-kICEKzEtX6ub0y3Ed01vESX8BEN8mve5eb_X_DzKLgA_WmyG-oyee-ePK0JupjhN7dwqSowwgjq4QhDtk4izMTDwLPRIZk0ukFbuZWRO-WcW2tI-Ws-wm_xklePmfwO8Xjk9yY-YS0r9jcRdZ7NAuxcUQZZMlciJ1apjvlHzUncfuql3gAlx7mhHCGwEFJw0095KZMXuakoNAU_0-tejiB-0aVslQJ6VyVQ5zt2zxwVULON2PWZDhB7kXLYqUUTlkDp47uJtbnRS8NRsevEM9feYZsU0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Community Access Scheme<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(CAS), a group membership for organisations supporting individuals who face physical, sensory, psychological, or social barriers to visiting independently. CAS members\u00a0benefit\u00a0from<strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0free entry to the gardens<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0year-round and\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">priority access to community events and workshops<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">, with members coming together at the end of summer to celebrate at the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wakehurst CAS Summer Party<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-270,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This year, Wakehurst is celebrating five years of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=OsmlZJ4K1iILIGqeLUI6ymSkQv1xwxpXlb4Womj9n4UQhn78T8YQ7C9tL6TwfBoDLMwxz1f-IyD4HoTOYgqVe10VIs6s4S2AJQGySL0foIWmEz8j4XIVmMELvySyiUZtWyOzH1B2lEbsc9EpT_pcWAHgxYFACanG39UQpdGa93fv299hgafwDF0zPU_xYho5j_IwfDEeqbcGvhCpmmvX2HpHlITF2OqSk12elJGC0lAF2q92g9DNrHo-27_O5clVJVctoKEZd18GwebGmigrFME1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Nature Unlocked<\/span><\/a>, the pioneering research programme that has seen the\u00a0<strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">botanic garden transform into a living laboratory<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Scientists are harnessing the power of UK landscapes to generate crucial scientific data to understand how\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">nature can solve environmental and social issues<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">. The Community Festival offered a window into\u00a0this\u00a0ground-breaking research, with\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=eJvT-N1oln4Fkd3z4c2Vr6W5MbxMDSwNQ3tGH7Vsfwl8j0Iw8ynlOk7eL1fKlk0s9tA1AY0G6CHpnlhFfR6kSkZhQXcSOn_cdbrTqyMmPGQ57t6M3z_QW7OdJ89oVhKv6GJ4bUZwPLBB3J29nrE7ZkIBxS8zqpglzVJDfkhXqJUkum-6tdHpQQdkeL7j2sGv-b1IO8OFv3_fBjBxOdxOSwQzjeaoiRuI-xBSooYolGSWC73JuYnoRGXwOLrsf_U6KuMIyAP-KE0kFsv5ZUVRUfsNEG4Cp08P53QsER971k5R0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Trees for Bees<\/span><\/a>\u00a0citizen science sessions. Taking place until September, visitors of all ages can\u00a0<strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">contribute vital ecological data<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to scientists by counting the pollinators they see on selected flowering trees.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-270,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Upcoming\u00a0Discovery\u00a0&amp; Access events<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-270,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=07dkU6Hr1X6o53xUkUlM-YyjwAxUN--_jCu5A62m0a76DyzHYu3lyXvyqTcxs1vQYEZkksI2j1vZGu-GkLPkEnhmfxIl_eu5bi9juV3961OQb8LahSTIBvX_fOHbNWyNnJzO_WJJcml8bsPSUjQWcBufCrZdXV3yMRrD_NDYFunHRnQI9C1ZoYMVuQNye3KfYLobyJzIrWsH3KUrADqGisF9RV4OhXKnWdehksHulyZLt59iQ2VowWn9W3imzyJrKM5br4o2Xbg7qF8fcp_IVq17wTgrpmyitvbrOABX67_R0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Roots and rhythm<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0| 16, 23\u00a0&amp;\u00a030 May, 6 &amp; 13 June<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-270,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Experience the power of sound and nature at Wakehurst. Each two-hour session includes a gentle walk, a creative music making session and moments of mindfulness in\u00a0the\u00a0wild landscapes. These sessions offer a chance for families to spend meaningful time together, connecting with each other and the natural world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-270,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=MdHuFWvkkMnUajJa8Blb2vtWS2O9DvEvSLMLbC2hoPj4eckRzEBCku13St8diTx9I1jU7aojYmUQwEFv_osUPphbklSZ3mjo3SAPSbD4zE09IDv6sZgVjc3_oZmvBZ2HnuvZvP0-gQ27chljUVnLuLA5SSfohKW9h2Of9LfYjazGeQbReH_OdVQEFZTgAyRhbcta0Mljq2lIMHEkbF2dC3pjEDeftOZIfwsmKzOXXFx2xjDIYv5cddDKMs20yzy-IYjU_72FOWyTcoDiQWFDP-p7tL9lQ3F2VBOUoSpPVVtf0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Trees for Bees Engagement Days<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong> | 28 May, 9 June, 14 &amp; 17 July, 24 August<\/strong><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Carry out a one-of-a-kind research project finding out which trees pollinators like best and how we can make our cities more pollinator friendly.\u00a0You\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0need to have any prior experience or be a scientist, Wakehurst\u2019s experts will tell you everything you need to know. Come along and hear from our pollination scientists about their groundbreaking research, then explore our stunning landscapes while you are guided to take part in Trees for Bees \u2013 Wakehurst\u2019s citizen science project monitoring pollinator foraging behaviour around the gardens.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-270,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=PCgYz9tCvWP5jPX-GBUAfNcv2M72ZOYhtmOgBBaQR6QcnTrffkFXhX5Zks97ZHq94co0lIOqnv9JOdPxUZlzUWY2fqzyIyiC2XMwlU22br_ml8j8JJI4dYIZAfdS7X_f3V3A3ri54_Tdviz6T9joy4yi_aSioHlR0UZlkvRZJInGR4-bC6h2A1kwCbuIX_VtDD8ZODdLLH-_jrgNYDg6SYaYziHxbsIfb34gBh2ll-wO7ma4pzdYne8uJYDrlBA9uqjs2R0FgsVlOaTWD0ugjO8TGYDBl-tSc1ZChq-NxRA30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Nature Natters\u00a0wellbeing\u00a0walks<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0| Last Monday of every month\u00a0<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-270,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A\u00a0one-hour\u00a0community wellbeing\u00a0walk\u00a0providing\u00a0an opportunity for individuals\u00a0to enjoy nature in a supportive and welcoming environment. Participants can explore Wakehurst alongside our trained guides, with opportunities to meet new people and chat with friendly volunteers. These walks are ideal for anyone seeking a wellbeing boost in the beautiful setting of Wakehurst&#8217;s Gardens, Mansion, and Millennium Seed Bank. Walks are planned\u00a0with accessibility in mind, including wheelchair-friendly routes and quieter spaces where needed.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-270,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=PCgYz9tCvWP5jPX-GBUAfNcv2M72ZOYhtmOgBBaQR6RPFeHDL83cqYoUYXlyCSvMCjwzrqfT4aYxujuiC40ytMQVAWB6eJB-GfXKoHf4tL4Xw6jP_vFKkm5YK4ocUhVehW9o3JW70hMgCJeKmPXaA0zwKzn6fGI0Sj5GNS1FPBTNrAvl84EYc2NPalGePRWmHTOM_NsKXxvooXwJ8Q9JORyMe_sPDJLpdkNnxlagAM1Fx9uOc5tKDZZFU3-vq2gIRZKefKdCkYHL8pLt0m3Z9H7Ik4JKjMPSz066L3zDxGHF0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Dementia friendly walks<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0| Last Tuesday of every month<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-270,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Led by friendly and knowledgeable volunteers and guides, these one-hour walks offer time to slow down and connect with nature &#8211; taking in the gardens through sight,\u00a0scent\u00a0and touch. Along the way, discover the plants, stories and special places that make Wakehurst so unique.\u00a0Walks start at the Visitor\u00a0Centre\u00a0and last around 60\u00a0minutes and\u00a0are supported by the Alzheimer&#8217;s Society.\u00a0Support workers,\u00a0friends\u00a0or family are very welcome and will also receive free entry and parking to the gardens.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-270,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=uYZg635eAghS8aa3e0DMd3vS5sgmpEUctYxENBaenc2xMN8P-dpsFRa3ciuWi6fSj3qzcwNMI7LLrB5wYCQQ9CwT2KgKdaRkjyY5PrFNDFivvJ_BFKNhbkP0aFFoJIk2ilez6Xnl5dkVuko5fops_KwgPHd4913NNGaj15RWbsUPVHF0dxfPskXfxF5iR9aFZbOb_CkdWkiXEzZbfA2IH3vjh9qbhpb1Ib8McuR6v_zu7mHHnpmshCLBJRPmjyW2dlNd2r8VyfohOQU4oln0wzkXItFClOh3t5IRvwdWfIQ_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Crafting for Connection<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0| Fridays, June to December\u00a0<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-270,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A welcoming, monthly group routed in wellbeing practices, to explore how art and nature intertwine. Crafting for Connection offers gentle, grounding sessions that invite you to slow down, notice the landscape and get creative with materials gathered and made at Wakehurst.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-270,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=s8Q9xcn61_XGn3uz2c7_vgnpcXJ6ErznQfVoKd1zsyzy2scoAaCnaZHnuPybLM8NiU60yl270jFtgWlVmQxEFi4LjaJBscHMLUnWHpZv8Tr-kkRZ13KULSzaQIYnVqDe3dCniVSI7XJtt0MiVY9yBgTCCsGM_5AR4-WRcumlNaklLFt5gyAhZbtD2NWGqf-w3yYmupSN9SZncbWn9PHwNDEwWe4F-DrfXXDG_JcbEcRzCE3U6FfaOywAHrDxpfA3dwHv-3ib4sCzh-sJE8YjhL-syobtP1sZIZO5f5oZrI1n0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Glow Wild lantern making<\/span><\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0| 15 to 20 September\u00a0<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-270,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=M6bcZETv4cZx8KsaX4FDr3OA54Tycl5spkq5MWsCxMyn3OVtgmZDgAkLZOmIWgJ09toOhfoC8v5whsgyU45DbfCumLO8g4V_Pw-KsFzhB8eN4OlAEtSBKONBT0aBXQ7C5MjzG-Zm9xv7FHvCPH_KaZbAiI6q4o8Ei62yi5x6h4FJkwsXfaeLwiRqqTWb5eztmxT5rkDQG9gFbJQNH0hPIUFddFkE56GjyW2CinijKBNolnQy_pZlNBvbQQrVhkoiBL2IHlrqr92O9EPLm4JsPRLAmZlanP09boFOXf9Y4_wk0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Glow Wild<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is one of Wakehurst\u2019s most iconic seasonal events, and these sessions offer\u00a0community groups the chance to play an active role in its creation. Working together in a relaxed, supportive environment, participants can enjoy a shared moment of creativity while helping bring the winter landscape to life.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:-270,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For more information on the Community\u00a0and\u00a0Access\u00a0Programmes at Wakehurst,\u00a0visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tracking.kew.org\/tracking\/click?d=QVWzMyyHmn4Mn47CO_zCKsnwPI2ECWQPqF68ostrzY2sGumQXSrxmdmxG21w1UffsZMCdvQ4bOE5uh7RlFtZakdjJEM-ME_PmYR7q5cuY0IWOSUVvuwbiA8Jg8tpGlcUae2qkTjDQTx7v6nTlO5TepdgZb9Yh88vOshGMEpLYSCF4775kd2yNsAOiCx66wTSWmIPraZCYki5oZlpk8DOLCp5HnHk768TY42eS6BzvB9QrULweQUkThBnd_9g4zsCrEu4209KUTXkveaeuYaNNncCATVOBzST6FpwaHzLgvS78wlVwNXmn5ZWl0mnawpBOQ2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">this page<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Image: Community Festival at Wakehurst, Visual Air \u00a9 RBG Kew\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Community Festival\u00a02026\u00a0welcomed\u00a0over 1000\u00a0guests, a\u00a054%\u00a0increase since 2025 Event is designed for those who face barriers\u00a0to visiting Visitors connected to nature through music, crafts, poetry and more Upcoming\u00a0Discovery\u00a0&amp; Access events include Sow and Grow gardening\u00a0group,\u00a0Nature Natters wellbeing walk and Dementia friendly walk\u00a0 \u00a0 Over 8 and 9 May,\u00a0Kew Wakehurst hosted the annual Community Festival, an event\u00a0designed for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":62508,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1374],"tags":[],"directory-category":[],"event_categories":[],"class_list":["post-62507","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-festivals-events"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-21 17:07:22","action":"change-status","newStatus":"trash","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62507","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62507"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62507\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":62512,"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62507\/revisions\/62512"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/62508"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62507"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62507"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62507"},{"taxonomy":"directory-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/directory-category?post=62507"},{"taxonomy":"event_categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event_categories?post=62507"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}