| Open squares weekend - 8/9 June | 2:50 PM, May 20 2013 |
The Waterlow Park Kitchen Garden will feature again this year as part of the London open squares and gardens weekend. See the fruits of work by the different community groups over the past 3 years and meet the volunteers [near the Dartmouth Park Lodge gate]. And join in with: Sat 2 p.m. Tai chi for promoting well-being and preventing falls Sun 2 p.m. Tagore, Blake & Al Gore - talk on the environment and a performance of Blake's 'Book of Thel', by the Live Literature Company. Sat and Sun at 3 p.m. A walk in the Park with the Friends |
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| Friends' Annual Meeting - Thursday 13 June | 12:48 PM, May 22 2013 |
Come and hear the Head of Camden Parks talking about the future of the park. More speakers and refreshments at 6.45, followed by a short AGM at The Park Centre off Dartmouth Park Hill. |
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| Tree works in the Park | 12:47 PM, May 14 2013 |
Significant tree works are going on in the park this month. Where trees are lost, especially on the 'green fringe' of the park, it is hoped they will be replanted, sometimes following an interval. Recent discussions with Camden have identified areas both where planting is desirable and where it is to be avoided. Read more. |
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| Sissinghurst Trip: Saturday 6th July - ALL SEATS SOLD! | 8:05 PM, May 16 2013 |
The FOWP is organising a visit to the National Trust’s Sissinghurst Castle in Kent, home to one of the most famous gardens in the country. It’s a trip not to be missed whether your interest is in trees, flowers or vegetables. Details of the trip. |
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| Volunteering | 6:06 PM, Apr 16 2013 |
Our volunteer programme has begun again so anyone interested in gardening and has some spare time on their hands. Find out more |
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| New Orchard Planted in Waterlow Park | 4:16 PM, Mar 22 2013 |
On February 28 we finally planted our orchard in one of the old kitchen garden areas below the Park Centre - more than 100 years after it was last used to grow food for Sir Sydney Waterlow. Read more and also visit the orchard website. |
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| Mobile catering in the park | 7:33 PM, Feb 18 2013 |
Camden are proposing there be a mobile catering unit in Waterlow Park again this year and are seeking feedback on their website to the idea. |
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| Consultation on Future Management | 9:47 PM, Jan 10 2013 |
Camden Council are embarking on a consultation process about the future management of Waterlow Park. They will remain ultimately responsible but are investigating ways of increasing public involvement and opportunities in the park. Read more > |
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Waterlow Park was bequeathed to the public by Sir Sidney Waterlow in 1889 as a ‘garden for the gardenless’. It consists of about 20 acres, situated just south of Highgate Village, in North London. The Park is bordered on two sides by Highgate Cemetery, world famous for its mausoleums, gravestones and the tomb of Karl Marx.
Within the Park is the historic Lauderdale House, which has a café, arts and exhibition centre, and formal terraced gardens. Waterlow Park has three ponds, tree lined walkways, mature shrub beds and herbaceous borders, ornamental bedding, expanses of lawn, 6 tennis courts an infant playground and a play area.
Waterlow Park supports a number of important ecological habitats and a rich variety of wildlife. In the summer it hosts outdoor theatre and music performances.
In 2005 Camden undertook a large improvement and restoration programme supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The project included the creation of the Waterlow Park Centre, which offers environmental educational sessions for local schools and colleges, information about Camden parks, local history and events. It also provides a venue for functions and conferences.
The Friends of Waterlow Park, who look after this website, take an active role in the management of the Park. Feel free to join us.
Waterlow Park has been immortalised in a song by Ian Hunter of Mott the Hoople, who recorded it on their album "Wildlife" in 1971.