Hidden in the centre of Hyde Park, the Hyde Park Super Nursery covers several acres and is not open to the public. Each year the Royal Parks provide the nursery with a bedding design which dictate which plants are grown. In May it is packed with flowers all ready to go to central London Royal Parks and other locations, such as Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and 10 Downing Street.
The nursery manager will take us around and enlighten us with how the plants are grown and managed as well as providing us with the history of the nursery. At the end of this tour, you will be offered cheese and wine, sponsored by Wallacea Living.
COST: £5 for Friends. £25 for Friends’ guests.
How often have you walked past a statue or a fountain in Regent’s Park and asked yourself, “Who made this? What does it commemorate? What does it mean?” This is your chance to find out, in the company of Anne-Marie Craven, a distinguished Friend and a Blue Badge Guide.
COST: £5 for Friends, £25 for Friends’ guests.
Charlotte Cass, Help Nature Thrive Project Manager at The Royal Parks, has kindly agreed to lead two bird walks for the Friends. She stresses that she does not regard herself as an ornithologist but does have a good understanding of bird ecology and the wonderful birds that live in The Regent’s Park.
The walk is suitable for all including those new to bird watching. Binoculars will be provided or you can bring your own.In bad weather this event may be cancelled at short notice, so please include your phone number when booking. Also please advise if you have any access problems.
COST: £5 for Friends, £25 for Friends’ guests.
The Friends of Regent’s Park have arranged behind the scenes access to Monkey Valley. We start in the library with a visit to the historical archives on the Aviary before a talk about the new exhibit. Then we tour the Aviary, following which the monkeys will be locked away whilst we put out browse bundles – before they are released to find it all. A unique, intimate and safe experience for us with the monkeys.
COST: £50 including Zoo entry
This event is only for Friends – no guests are permitted. After the morning’s private event, your ticket entitles you to spend the rest of the day in the Zoo.
Wednesday 29th May 11am
Queen Mary’s Garden, the “Rose Garden’s” official name, was named after the wife of King George V and opened to the public in 1932. This is London’s largest collection of roses with approximately 12,000 roses. There are 85 single variety beds on display, including one which is home to the Royal Parks Rose
The Royal Parks advise us that the best time to view the gardens are the end of May and the first two weeks of June so join us for this walk led by Assistant Park Manager, Pawel Szynkarczuk to look at and learn all about roses.
COST: £5 for Friends, £25 for Friends’ guests.
A casual catch-up with no regular commitment, fees or pressure. Hot beverages and afternoon sandwiches or cakes will be provided to participants, courtesy of donations from Benugo and Wallacea Living Ltd.
Chit Chat enable members to meet new friends, enjoy lively conversation in an informal café atmosphere with refreshments. Hosted every Tuesday in the Primrose Hill Café, meeting from 3pm to 5pm. No need to book, come and join us!
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