Join this FREE Family Wild Walk!
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Get ready for an adventure from Haggerston to Hoxton—with the chance to see a giant slithering snake, a mysterious stone circle, and a secret garden.
Join our chief explorer, Cath, and encourage your kids to be chief explorers as they help us lead a mile-long adventure to discover a beautiful peace mural designed by local children and count the canoes, paddles, and oars along the canal.
Make friends, learn from each other and connect with nature!
On the way, you can spot a turquoise monster of a snake emerging from the Underground, perfect for climbing and clambering on its giant coils. Along the way, you'll discover a mysterious stone circle, a hidden lamb statue, and the historic St Chad’s Church, which has stood for over 150 years.
At our destination, everyone can explore St Mary’s Secret Garden, a wonderful place to find many bugs, sniff colourful flowers, and find a nice place to sit. We will also pay a visit to Pearson Street adventure playground nearby.
Perfect for all ages and buggy-friendly, this walk is a great way to discover the wonderful outdoors on offer in London!
The practical bits
When: Saturday 8th August at 10:45 am, aiming to set off at 11.
Where: Meet at StoneBridge Gardens (link to Google Maps).
Please book a ticket for each of you joining, and let us know how many children will be with you, just so we can plan for volunteers.
All families are welcome to come along. Well-behaved dogs (on leads!) and friends are also welcome.
For more information and to find out where future walks will be, join our WhatsApp Community.
This starting point is near Haggerston station, with overground trains and lots of buses.
Bring a snack/drinks for yourself and your family, and dress for the weather on the day. We'll bring extra snacks and a big picnic blanket in expectation of good weather!
Below is a map.
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Yes, it is FREE!
There is no fee; we just ask you to promise to take a friend (and/or more children!) on another walk!
If you would like to donate to support future walks, you can do so here:
The purpose of our walks is to
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Help you make it easy to get outdoors
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Promote the essential need for children to play outdoors regularly and to provide a space to share practical, easy ways to do that
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Share how just lovely our `East London home is, how green and verdant, full of nature and surprise - and lots of great playgrounds and Adventure Playgrounds to explore and enjoy!
Thanks to Hackney Council, It's Great Out There, and the people and schools that shop with Outdoor People - every purchase helps us run these walks!
