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Regular Wednesday family sessions in this well-equipped community garden in Memorial Park in south Luton.
Regular Wednesday family sessions in this well-equipped community garden in Memorial Park in south Luton.
Summary
Summary
These morning sessions for families with children under 10 years of age centre on horticulture, conservation and crafts.
Together we will learn how to grow our own food, growing tasty fruits and veggies. We will help bring more wildlife into the garden, with conservation projects such as building bug hotels and butterfly feeders. We'll also get creative, doing nature-themed crafts and activities to take home.
Activities include:
sowing seeds and growing veg
building bug hotels and butterfly feeders
nature-inspired crafts
All materials provided.
Groundwork Memorial Park Garden in Memorial Park
Getting here
Getting here
Address
Address
The Groundwork Memorial Park Garden doesn't have its own address, but you'll find it in Luton Hoo Memorial Park (not to be confused with Luton Hoo!), LU1 3RP.
Walking
Walking
The Garden is within easy walking distance from the political wards of Central and South, and parts of Farley Hill.
From Tennyson Road: walk past the lodge house and turn right.
From Westhill Road: cross the park past the playground to the other side.
The What3Words location of the entrance gate to the garden is: https://what3words.com/spider.worker.labs
Public transport
Public transport
Buses 3 and 3A stop at Tennyson Road. Bus routes 321, 721, 821, 755 and 610 Dragonfly stop nearby on London Road.
Parking
Parking
Car parking is free at the car park off West Hill Road, LU1 3LY. Alternatively, park at Stockwood Discovery Centre, LU1 4BH.
Activity times
Activity times
The family sessions run on most Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 12 midday.
Sessions are scheduled for Wednesday:
15 and 29 July
19 and 26 August
16, 23 and 30 September
Costs
Costs
Activities are free. We provide all materials and tools.
Water and squash is available, and sometimes tea and coffee (if our little gas stove works!)
Who can join activities here?
Who can join activities here?
Family sessions
Home-schooling families with children under the age of 10 can join the garden.
You need to book for all children who attend. Book the family session on Eventbrite.
There's a separate adult session for people aged 19 or over.
How to sign up
How to sign up
Book tickets for all children who are attending, so if you and your 3 children are attending, book 3 tickets. Make your booking on Eventbrite.
Accessibility
Accessibility
The site has step-free access. Most of the beds are raised beds, so suitable for working standing up or from wheelchairs.
The toilet is not accessible. The nearest accessible toilet is inside Stockwood Park Discovery Centre.
The ground is grass and gravel, not paved. Access to the garden is via tarmac paths, but in the garden the ground can be uneven.
Facilities
Facilities
A composting toilet and handwashing is available on site.
There is a bit of shelter from the rain and a sun sail is under construction.
About the staff
About the staff
One member of Groundwork East staff will lead the session.
Staff are DBS checked, and fully trained in health and safety, safeguarding and first aid.
Good to know
Good to know
Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
We send a text or email if sessions are cancelled because of the weather, or there'll be a sign on the gate.
The composting toilet is easy and hygienic to use - full instructions will be given.
Still have a question?
Still have a question?
For general questions about this activity, contact the Luton Health and Nature Partnership.
Alternatively, contact Groundwork East by email on kealey.henderson@groundwork.org.
More about Groundwork East
More about Groundwork East
Groundwork East is a community and environment charity working across the East of England to change places and lives. They have been championing practical community action that benefits the natural world since 1985, running programmes to transform unloved green spaces, getting people outside to enjoy the natural world and supporting businesses to reduce their environmental impact.
Every programme and service they provide is tailored to the needs of the communities they serve. In Luton, they’ve been active for decades, offering many opportunities for families and adults to get involved in gardening at Memorial Park, as well as nature conservation activities along the River Lea.
You can also sign up to the Groundwork East Luton and Bedfordshire newsletter.
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