Summer Open Day

Come and spend a summer's day at OmVed Gardens — wander the gardens, explore our Artist of the Month exhibition, join a guided garden tour and enjoy something delicious from the kitchen. There's a workshop for kids, seasonal treats and botanical drinks, sculptures to discover, quiet corners to rest in, and a rooftop garden to wander up to. Admission is free, with add on activities.

What's on:

Exhibition: The Earth is a Giant Eardrum
Artist of the Month Arran Gregory's exhibition inside the Barn, with a film-screening throughout the day.  

Garden Tour with Tej 
A guided walk through the gardens with OmVed gardener Tej Rawal. Booking required.
11:30–12:15 and 14:00–14:45
Limited places. Advance booking recommended. 

Kids' Workshop: Grow Your Own Herbs
A hands-on session for children, learning to propagate rosemary and lavender to pot up and take home. Kids will also design their own plant label and decorate their pot using botanical inks — so every creation is genuinely unique. Booking required.
13:00–13:40 and 14:00–14:40
Limited places. Advance booking recommended.

The OmVed Kitchen
The kitchen team will be serving summer treats and botanical drinks made with garden produce and locally sourced ingredients throughout the day.

Explore at Your Own Pace
The gardens are full of things to discover beyond the programme. A few highlights:
- Sky Garden — Head up the stairs to the left of the Barn entrance to explore the kitchen's rooftop garden.
- Paul Mount Amphitheatre — Home to Abstract Forms, a monumental sculpture by British artist Paul Mount, set in quiet conversation with the landscape around it. 
- The Wildflower Meadow - the everchanging meadow is bursting with colour this Summer. 
- The Pavilion — Designed by architectural practice selgascano for Chelsea Flower Show 2022, this is a beautiful spot to rest and take in the surroundings.
- Seed Library  — Learn about OmVed's Seed Saving Network.

About OmVed Gardens:

Image credit: Corinne Amos

OmVed Gardens is a garden, exhibition, events, and learning space in North London exploring food, ecology, and creativity for climate resilience. Through regenerative gardening, seed saving, and food advocacy, we support communities, enhance biodiversity, and promote ecological education through creative practice.

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A note on accessibility: The gardens are set on a hill, featuring steep paths and may not be suitable for those with limited mobility. Wheelchair access across the site is currently limited while landscape works are underway. For events, there is drop-off access by car to the Barn main building. If you require wheelchair drop-off, please get in touch with us ahead of time. There is an accessible toilet located inside the Barn.