Category: News

Plans to restore heritage cascades in Grade II* listed Battersea Park gain support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund

London 29th August 2024 Wandsworth Council has received support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for repowering Victorian waterfalls with clean energy at Battersea Park. The project aims to fully restore the park’s Pulhamite Rockery and Cascades by repairing damage, reinstating power supplies, and reinvigorating heritage planting. Development funding of £654,757 has been awarded by… Read More

Wandsworth Celebrates Music with a Summer of School Outreach and Community Engagement

After an outstanding inaugural year in 2023 Battersea Park in Concert returns this August Bank Holiday weekend for another wonderful showcase of musical genres across classical, West End & jazz music.   The world-class Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra returns, led by the talented Pete Harrison and Richard Balcombe. Pete will guide the orchestra through classical masterpieces,… Read More

Wandsworth Paralympic Festival: A Celebration of Inclusive Sport on August 28th at Tooting Bec Athletics Track

  Wandsworth, London – August 21, 2024 The Wandsworth Paralympic Festival, a vibrant and inclusive community event, is set to take place on Wednesday, August 28th at the Tooting Bec Athletics Track. Coinciding with the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games, the festival offers a unique opportunity for young people with disabilities, as well as… Read More

Discover the Hidden Biodiversity in Your Garden: Wandsworth Residents Invited to Participate in Wildlife Survey

Wandsworth is a treasure trove of biodiversity, boasting 24 different habitats from heathlands to the River Thames, supporting an astounding array of approximately 3,149 species. From common garden birds to rare bees and bats, and with 23% of the borough designated as Local Wildlife Sites, Wandsworth’s vision for biodiversity is clear: to recognise, value, conserve,… Read More

Playtopia – A two-day extravaganza for kids this August as a utopia of games, activities, and educational adventures awaits

A two-day adventure of endless fun and learning and entertainment awaits the kids this August. With a jam-packed schedule of games, activities, and educational fun, Evolution London in Battersea Park will transform into a hive of fun, learning, and activities for ages 4-13.   Immerse your family in a two-day festival of entertainment and educational adventure… Read More

Summer in Battersea Park is back!

Battersea Park welcomes KERB Street Food Garden and all-important live screenings of the EURO 2024 final and Wimbledon finals Get ready for an unforgettable summer as Battersea’s beloved celebrations return with five weekends of free, community-centred activities guaranteed to make this summer extraordinary.  The weekend of June 29 will kick off a transformation of Battersea… Read More

Summer In Battersea Park is back for 2024!

Wandsworth Hosts Free Summer Fun  Five weekends of free festivities  Battersea Park – Shillington Gardens – Furzedown Rec  June 8 – July 14    Battersea Park, along with Furzedown Rec and Shillington Gardens, is gearing up to welcome local families and fun-seekers for five weekends of community, entertainment, and outdoor delights, promising a summer to… Read More

Wandsworth’s No Mow May: Nurturing Biodiversity 

Wandsworth is once again participating in the annual “No Mow May” a national campaign led by the charity Plantlife in which we will leave 20 designated sites unmown throughout the month to let wildlife flourish. In line with Wandsworth Council’s Biodiversity Strategy, the initiative supports biodiversity by allowing grass and plants to grow naturally and… Read More