Events

Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing you in Cranford Park this year. Here is the first of our regular event newsletters. There is a whole host of volunteering opportunities  – see below – and no prior experience is required. They are all chances to meet people, boost your fitness level and help improve the park.

There is also a regular programme of guided walks – the first one is on Jan. 13. Please note that all these activities are free and run by Hillingdon Council. Prior booking is essential using the email address or phone number given beside each entry.   

Note: The car park is fully open, along with the restored historic courtyard. Work is still underway in the newly built cafe building and Cranford House cellars. This is part of a National Lottery-funded enhancement project. The new children’s playground has been re-seeded and remains closed. We’ll let you know just as soon as there’s any change to the visitor facilities available.

Events in Cranford Park during February 2024

Spring is on the way and Cranford Park beckons! Here are the event and volunteering highlights for February, we’re looking forward to seeing you… All events are free; no prior experience required.

Winter Walk – Sat. Feb. 10 (noon – 1:30pm). A relaxing guided walk arpound the park. Weather dependent, please book: archives@hillingdon.gov.uk, 01895 250702.  

Orchard Workshop. Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 28 (10am – 1pm, times tbc). Learn how to prune and care for apple and pear trees in our beautiful Community Orchard. Run in conjunction with the Orchard Project. Training and tools are provided. Book: archives@hillingdon.gov.uk, 01895 250702. 

Stickfest! Thursday Feb. 15 (10am – 3pm) A nature event for families. Join us for stick games, stick crafts and stick adventure. Suitable for children aged 3 years and above. No booking required, just turn up. (Volunteer helpers required, please reply to this email.)

Volunteer ‘Taster Sessions’ Day – Sunday Feb. 18 (various times from 11am-4pm). Ever thought of volunteering in the park but not quite sure what’s involved? Here’s a chance to explore the varied opportunities, meet the Friends, staff and talk to us about what interests you. Maybe even have a go. Make new friends and help the community too! To book your place, email archives@hillingdon.gov.uk or call 01895 250702. Minimum age 16. (Volunteer helpers required, Friends members only, please reply to this message).  

Winter Volunteering in the Orchard – Sun. Feb. 11 & Sat. Feb. 24 (10am – 1pm). Activities include pruning, mulching and preparing the ground around the newly installed fruit tree wall. Book: archives@hillingdon.gov.uk, 01895 250702. 

General park Volunteering – Wed. Feb. 28  (10:30am- 1pm). Lend a hand with some green volunteering which may involve trimming vegetation, mulching trees, or litter picking, for example. A practical ‘hands-on’ session to improve the park and learn new skills. Meet by the car park. Please register your interest by emailing: jhedges@hillingdon.gov.uk