Reconnecting Boston Manor Park

Activities, events and volunteering opportunities at Boston Manor Park

June, July and August events in Boston Manor Park (BMP)

May upcoming events

  • Mindful Guided Walk (BMP Team – Dementia Friendly)

    • Thursday 21 May, 12pm to 1pm
    • Meet at the Walled Garden
    • Free, drop-in session for people with dementia or memory concerns. All welcome for a gentle, guided mindful walk.
       
  • Nature Festival & David Attenborough Celebration
    We are celebrating David Attenborough’s 100th birthday this year with a range of wildlife-themed events.
     

  • Art in the Park – Holiday Club Led by Tash

    • For ages 6+ art creators
    • Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10am to 12:30pm
    • Each day offers different nature-inspired art activities for young creators.

  • Toddler Woodland Adventure Club (Final Session)

    • ​​Thursday 21 May, 1:15pm to 2:30pm
    • Booking via Eventbrite (limited places)

New Stakeholder group and other news: 

  • The Project Steering (Stakeholder) group is now established. A key aim will be helping the park focus on delivering activities and improvements that are important to local residents and visitors, including running income generating events. Our second meeting will be held shortly
  • We will be able to take card payments soon e.g. for donations and plant sales at the Nature Festival on 23 May
  • Check out the new BMP Nature Library outside the Park Hub thanks to Ealing Transition donations and others. Borrow and return. Book donations welcome.
  • Junction 2 music festival has a reduced footprint this year (only two stages), meaning the park will have more areas accessible during the festival period. Set up starts 14 July and ends 7 August. For more information see Junction 2 London. 
  • Save the date: Saturday 26 September 2026 for the Great Boston (Manor Park) Tea Party

Families and children

  • Doodling Art workshops with Mairi McLeod,
  • The Great Outdoor Family Escape Challenge runs on Sunday 5 July with three time slots.
    • After a sell-out event in November, Paper Adventures returns with a one-hour interactive escape experience across the park, blending storytelling, puzzles and exploration.
    • Teams of up to five cost £25.
    • Booking via Eventbrite
    • Limited spaces are available.
       
  • Mosaic Making Workshop is on Saturday 11 July, 11 to 1pm in the Service Yard Workshop.
    • Suitable for children aged 8+ and adults, participants will create a mosaic to take home.
    • All materials and a grouting demonstration are provided.
    • £15 per person,
    • Booking via Eventbrite
       
  • Silent Disco Litter Picks take place on Saturday 11 July and Tuesday 11 August, 2pm to 3:30pm, meeting outside the Service Yard.
    • A fun way to help wildlife while dancing through the park.
    • Headset hire is £3.
    • Families welcome, drop-in but starts promptly.
       
  • Family Forest School is on Saturday 22 August, 11am to 2pm.
    • Enjoy den building, fire lighting, hammock swinging, clay crafting, bug homes, tree climbing and more in a relaxed family-led session facilitated by BMP staff.
    • £25 per group (up to five people),
    • Booking via Eventbrite with limited places.
    • Two 1.5-hour time slots available.

Nature

  • Nature Festival: Saturday  23 May, from 12pm to 4pm, around the Hub
    • Come and enjoy all things wildlife and nature related (songs with Me-Time Pop Choir at 1pm, music, local arts and crafts stalls, info stalls from local green/nature  groups with activities, petting zoo from Bedfont Lakes).
    • Things to do, buy, experience, watch and learn about!
    • Weaving with Nature workshop in Boston Manor House during festival.
       
  • Tour of Walled Garden with Vanessa, Park Manager: Saturday 6 June, 1pm to 2 pm, Walled Garden
    • Enjoy a stroll around the garden, enjoying the colourful borders and fruit and vegetables.
    • Vanessa will provide a historic introduction and answer horticultural questions over a herbal tea.
    • Free, drop-in.
    • See Facebook for details.
       
  • Exploration of Wildflower meadow and natural habitats with local naturalist expert John Wells: Friday 19 June, 4pm to 5.30pm, meet outside Walled Garden
    • Explore the park’s notable trees, green spaces and fauna and flora and pick up amazing facts about them.
    • Aimed at adults.
    • Free drop in 
    • See Facebook for details.
       
  • Bird Walks and Survey: Saturday 6 June, 4 July, (no August walk) 8:30am to 10am, meet on the lake platform.
    • Take a leisurely walk around the park to record numbers and species of birds in the park.
    • No experience necessary, but bring binoculars if you have them.
    • Free and drop-in.
    • See Facebook event.
       
  • Gardening and composting for wildlife with Vanessa- easy tips and quick wins: Saturday 4 July, 2pm to 3pm, meet outside Service Yard
    • Come and pick up some tips from our resident composting expert and park manager.
    • Aimed at adults and teenagers hoping to help nature.
    • Drop-in, free but donations welcome (card or cash).
    • See Facebook event.
       
  • Bat Walks with detectors and introduction to BMP’s nightlife:  Thursday 20 & Mon 24 August, 8.30pm to 9.15pm
    • You’ll discover some fascinating facts about our nocturnal wildlife, see a real dead bat and a range of other specimens and detect (then spot) the bats come out to feed! Meet by the picnic tables by the lake.
    • Suggested donation of £2 per person (cash or card). 
    • See Facebook for more info.
    • A family friendly event and all ages are welcome 

  • Family Friendly Nature Walks and Talks: 2pm to 3pm
    Come and discover the wildlife and edible plants in the park! Meet outside Service Yard/Walled Garden.

    • Drop-in, free, but donations welcome (card or cash).
    • Moths and Butterflies: Monday, 24 August 2026
    • Aquatic life:Tuesday, 25 August 2026
    • Foraging including BMP Elderflower cordial tasting recipe provided: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
    • See Facebook for details.

Wellbeing for adults

  • Forest Bathing Mindful Walk Sessions with Elizabeth Howard

    • Fridays: 5 June, 3 July, 14 August 
    • Saturdays: 11 July, 29 August,12 September 2026 
    • Time: 11am to 1.30am
    • Qualified Forest Bathing practitioner Ela will be guiding this 2.5 hr session in BMP woodland
    • Contact: elahoward@hotmail.co.uk for booking and further information
    • Cost: £30pp
    • Offer: 2 for 1 offer applies on first booking
    • Concessions available
    • Limited places

  • Outdoor Sauna at Other Fold (Boston Manor House)

    • Relax, reset, and enjoy the health benefits of sauna in nature
    • Exclusive offer for newsletter readers: 2-for-1 sauna sessions
    • Dates: 1 to 7 June 2026
    • Limited to the first 25 bookings
    • One booking per person
    • Use code: BOSTONMANOR241 when booking online

  • Wellbeing Event for Older People and Those with Memory Issues

    • Date: Thursday,13 August 2026 
    • Time: 12pm to 2pm
    • Location: by Walled Garden
    • Activities include: mindful walks, musical and sound therapy. sensory exploration of plants and healthy herbal refreshments
    • Quiet indoor spaces and toilets available
    • Free and drop-in
    • All are welcome
    • See Facebook event for details

  • Adult Cycle Training (Hounslow residents: live, work or study)

    • Every Thursday
    • Beginners: 9.30am
    • Improvers: 10.30am
    • Location: meet by the green cycle hub container near the lake
    • Helmets and bikes provided
    • FREE

  • Friday Fitness with Jenny

    • Every Friday
    • Location: Park Hub Activities Room
    • Time: 12.30pm to 1.15pm
    • Gentle exercise for older adults
    • Open to all abilities
    • Cost: £3 per class

  • BMP Dog Lovers Photography Project

    • Exhibition of BMP dog walkers photographed by Martin Sapsed (long-time BMP volunteer)
    • Date: Saturday, 22 Aug 2026 
    • Time: 2pm to 3.30pm
    • Location: Service Yard workshop
    • Includes dog treats and more
    • Free event (donations are  welcome)
    • More information: martinsapsedphotography.com
    • See Facebook event for details

Holiday Clubs (May half term and August)

  • May Half Term: Art in the Park Holiday Club with Tash (Ages 6 to 14)

    • Dates: 26, 27 & 28 May 2026 

    • Time: 10.00am to 12.30pm
    • Location: The Hub
    • For children who love crafting or creative activities:A mix of indoor and outdoor activities each day, including:
    • Clay creature modelling
    • Nature photography with macro lens
    • Tree cookie and stone painting
    • Botanical doodling
    • Elder wand creating and decorating
    • Macramé bracelet weaving and more
    • Cost: £15 per child
    • Spaces are limited.
    • Book via Eventbrite
       
  • August Holiday Nature Explorers Club (6-12 year olds) with Tash,
    • August: 11, 12, 18 and 19, from 10am to 2pm
    • Children can expect fun, outdoor and indoor physical, forest school, nature-based and crafty activities, including a basketball coaching session with SUPA!
    • All park facilities will be available.
    • Please note tha food is not included.
    • £30 pp (or £25 pp for two places or more and siblings discount).
    • Spaces are limited. Book via Eventbrite
       
  • Basketball Drop-in Sessions with SUPA (including JUNIOR HOOP)
    Dates:
    • Tuesday 11 August 2026
    • Wednesday 12 August 2026
    • Monday 17 August 2026
    • Tuesday 18 August 2026
    • Wednesday 19 August 2026
    • Time: 10.30am to 11.30am
    • Ages: 6–12 years
    • Location: Basketball courts under the M4
    • Guided by coach Mario and friends
    • One-hour basketball session for children and young people
    • Drop-in sessions available
    • Cost: £3 per participant, per day
    • Payment: Cash or card accepted

Gardening and Conservation Volunteering activities

  • Weekly Gardening and Conservation Sessions
     
    • Every Tuesday
    • Time: 10.00am to 12.30pm
    • Location: Meet outside the Service Yard / Walled Garden
    • Join Vanessa for a range of gardening and conservation tasks around the park
    • These sessions are more physically active than the Thursday sessions
    • Open to all interested participants

  • Weekly Gardening Sessions (Mostly Thursdays)

    • Most Thursdays
    • Time: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
    • Location: Meet outside the Service Yard / Walled Garden
    • Join Vanessa for relaxed gardening and growing vegetables
    • Activities take place in the Walled Garden, Service Yard and nearby formal beds
    • These sessions are less physically demanding than Tuesday sessions
    • Please note NO sessions on: 
      11 June
      18 June
      5 June
      2 July

  • Public Volunteering (Families Welcome)
    Dates & times:

    • Saturday 6 June (10.30am to 12.30pm)
    • Saturday 13 June (1.00pm to 3.00pm)
    • Saturday 4 July (10.30am to 12.30pm)
    • Saturday 18 July (1.00pm to 3.00pm)
    • Location: Meet by the Service Yard
    • A range of summer volunteering tasks to keep everyone busy
    • Suitable for families and all ages
    • No prior experience needed

  • Youth Volunteering (Ages 13+)
    Dates & times:

    • Saturday 16 May (10.30am to 12.30pm)
    • Saturday 6 June (10.30am to 12.30pm)
    • Saturday 13 June (1.00pm to 3.00pm)
    • Saturday 4 July (10.30am to 12.30pm)
    • Saturday 18 July (1.00pm to 3.00pm)
    • For young people aged 13 to 18 years
    • Suitable for anyone wanting to volunteer or complete the D of E Award volunteering section
    • Meet promptly by the Hub (or Service Yard)
    • Start times may vary – please check each date and time above
    • Activities include:
      -Conservation work
      -Gardening tasks
      -Helping run family events and holiday clubs (at other times)
    • To get involved or commit to helping at a holiday club, email Tash: bostonmanorpark@hounslow.gov.uk

Corporate team building and volunteering: we’ll host your team for an amazing day of giving back and having fun!

We offer bespoke opportunities year round for teams to spend a day (or just a few hours) in the park, volunteering on meaningful conservation and gardening projects and including team-building and fun activities, such as guided sensory/foraging walks, natural arts and crafting, learning basic survival skills in the park and orienteering challenges. Email Vanessa:bostonmanorpark@hounslow.gov.uk for our NEW 2026 corporate volunteering brochure.

Know a teacher?

You can view our BMP School Outdoor Workshop Programme 2025/26 and SEND Work Experience and Workshop 2025/26 programme and new joint BMP/BMH workshop. Boston Manor House also offer a workshop programme. All educational workshops can be found on the Boston manor house website. New ECO workshop launched in Jan 2026!

Know a Scout, Beaver or Cub group?

Night walks, bat detecting and evening exploration/orienteering sessions with Tash available (£3 per child, minimum £75 per session). Sessions can be run in Polish, French or English, from 6yrs age onwards.

The Arts Centre Walled Garden Summer Programme

A fantastic Summer Programme will take place in the Walled Garden again this year, with additional toilets, food and drink opportunities. Go to Tickets | The Arts Centre, Hounslow for tickets. Wind in the Willows, She stoops to conquer and Pirates of Penzance.. and so much more, something for everyone!

Park Hub ‘The Potting Shed’ Cafe: Our café The Potting Shed  is open 7 days a week, 8.30am to 4pm. Food 9am to 3pm. Try out the new 2gocup scheme to avoid using single use cups @pottingshedlondon

Boston Manor House events: New Instagram See What's on - Boston Manor House I Whats on

The Manor kitchen: The House café is now run by the same team that runs The Potting Shed! Open 10.30 to 5 daily (except Mondays). Instagram @themanorkitchen

SPACES TO RENT AT BMP: Classroom, Workshop and Woodland

As part of helping the park to become financially sustainable, we are hiring out the Education room in the Park Hub building, the Workshop space (by the Service Yard) and the enclosed Woodland play area (by Boston Manor House) for very modest rates during Mondays-Thursdays 9am-4pm only.

Outside of these hours, bookings (and fees) are taken by the Potting Shed café so email events@goodapples.london for Fri/Sat/Sun hires (Education room and Walled Garden only).

These spaces are perfect for exercise classes, holiday clubs, arts and crafts classes, birthday parties, group meet-ups. If you would like more information about costs/ availability or to book any spaces, please email bostonmanorpark@hounslow.gov.uk for the information pack putting ‘BMP space hire’ in the subject line.

Self-guided BMP Trails:

BMP Audio Trail: download the Echoes app – use this QR code (free download), search for Boston Manor Park on the app (starts near car park) and plug into a mindful walk through the park, listening to poetry, music and the sounds of nature. You might recognise some familiar voices and will finish feeling calm and relaxed in the walled garden. Pick up the walk leaflet outside Hub.

BMP Activity Trails (self guided, all available to download or pick up in paper form (Trails 2&3 only) outside Hub:

Secret Bird Mosaic Trail

Can you spot our 7 bird mosaics hanging in the woodland (top woodland path, starting near the lake and ending by oak tree by M4 flyover)? You will see a jay, a woodpecker, a sparrow, a magpie, a robin, a starling and a chaffinch. Mosaics were made by the community and Susie John, a local artist. Pick up a leaflet with photos outside Hub to help you spot them!

Go Orienteering Trails

Can you find all the markers (‘controls’) hidden around the park? Learn how to navigate and then find and follow three different (easy, medium and hard) orienteering routes around the park. Download the free orienteering maps 

Strava Running Club

Boston Manor Park’s own running club and running routes (co-created with WE RUN EALING, community based running organisation). Check out Boston Manor Park 2023 Club on Strava.

 

Join our  BMP outdoor events and volunteering mailing list: Contact us BostonManorPark@hounslow.gov.uk to receive regular updates on all our outdoor events and activities, including lots of family events in school holidays.

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  Find our school workshop programme 2025-26

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