MHA The Wilderness

21/08/2025

Join on Saturday 13th September for poetry and live music as well as creative workshops to support your wellbeing at The Wilderness.

10.30am to 5pm

This event is FREE.

To book your place, use the QR code or go to:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wilderfest-wellbeing-day-festival-tickets-1490883425459?msockid=10f0e45a79cd6b3d136cf7df789c6a8b

19/08/2025

16/08/2025

Our next Wilderness Sunday event is on 17th August 2025, 11am to 2pm.

Come and find our flower fairies around the garden.

FREE entry, though we do welcome donations to ensure we can continue to deliver events and activities and with development and maintenance of the garden.

Refreshments available including vegan cakes and a plant stall.

We are mobility friendly.

Dogs on leads very welcome

For more information contact Lucy:
[email protected]

11/08/2025

FREE CALAT family learning art sessions are taking place at The Wilderness this Tuesday and Thursday. Activities include den building, nature-inspired art, and collage.

For more information and to book your place, go to:

https://www.calat.ac.uk/summer-family-fun/

09/08/2025

Join us for a FREE mobility friendly mindful walk at The Wilderness on Monday 11th at 11am in partnership with .

Re-engage with your senses and slow down from the usual business of everyday life.

For further details and to book your place, visit:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mindful-stroll-in-mha-the-wilderness-all-mobilities-welcome-tickets-1054234316219?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Or you can drop in on the day.

07/08/2025

Our Flower Fairy Trail is continuing in the garden throughout the summer to 30th September.

Come along and find our 10 fairies around the garden along with their accompanying songs.

Cicely Mary Barker (28th June 1895 - 16th February 1973) was an illustrator who was born and lived in Croydon. Many of the fairies were based on local children where she lived in South Croydon.

The garden opening times are 9am - 4pm, Monday to Friday (when a member of staff is on site).

PLEASE NOTE THE GARDEN WILL BE CLOSING AT 12.30PM ON FRIDAY 8TH AUGUST

We are also open on:

Sunday 17th August 11am - 2pm Wilderness Sunday event

Sunday 21st September 12 - 5pm London Open House event

This event is FREE, but we do welcome donations to assist with maintenance and development of the garden and our activities.

For more information contact [email protected]

Photo credit for poppies: Tina Ajayi

Flower Fairies re-produced courtesy of Penguin Books

22/07/2025

Our Flower Fairy Trail starts is displayed in the garden throughout the summer to 30th September.

Come along and find our 10 fairies around the garden along with their accompanying songs.

Cicely Mary Barker (28th June 1895 - 16th February 1973) was an illustrator who was born and lived in Croydon. Many of the fairies were based on local children where she lived in South Croydon.

Due to staff holidays, the garden is closed from 14th to 22nd July.

The garden is open again from Wednesday 23rd July and generally opening times are 9am - 4pm, Monday to Friday (when a member of staff is on site).

We are also open on:

Saturday 26th July for Ubuntu Making it possible event 12-3pm

Sunday 17th August 11am - 2pm Wilderness Sunday event

Sunday 21st September 12 - 5pm London Open House event

This event is FREE, but we do welcome donations to assist with maintenance and development of the garden and our activities.

For more information contact [email protected]

Photo credit for poppies: Tina Ajayi

Flower Fairies re-produced courtesy of Penguin Books

21/07/2025

Join volunteer Lynette at MHA The Wilderness for monthly Gardening for Wellbeing sessions every 4th Friday 11am-12.30pm.

These sessions are relaxed, informal and friendly and a great way to meet new people, get outside and learn new skills.

Activities are varied, including art, crafts and table top gardening and all are mobility friendly.

Suggested donation per session of £7 to cover resource costs.

Next sessions are Friday 25th July & Friday 29th August.

For more information and to book a place contact Lucy:

[email protected]

19/07/2025

will be delivering 4 Summer family workshops in partnership with The Wilderness on Thursday 12th and Thursday 14th August.

Activities include:

Nature Inspired Art
Den Building
3D Collage

These activities are FREE

For more information, and to book your place - use the QR code or go to:

https://www.calat.ac.uk/summer-family-fun

17/07/2025

Come join Ubuntu Making it Possible's Dance To Thrive Natured Up event for an afternoon filled with fun, and good well-being experiences with delicious food sampling. Enjoy uplifting African ance that connects generations. No experience needed for this fun day!

Saturday July 26th 12-3pm

Everyone is welcome.

Peace of Mind for well-being

All ages are invited to enjoy the natural green space environment for a natural open space freshness and mingling.

Healthy Habits

Free delicious African & Caribbean food taster sampling and mindful eating practice.

Move Our Body In Nature

Join the joyful and fun intergenerational experience that brings people together through rhythm, movement, singing and stories in a beautiful natural setting.

Please let us know for any access requirements

To book your FREE ticket, visit:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dance-to-thrive-natured-up-free-intergenarational-workshops-for-all-tickets-1378576592699?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

For more information: [email protected]