
May 2018
Spring Walk
Come and join the Friends’ of Cannizaro Park walk, led by Chris Mountford, expert on the Park’s flora and fauna.
Meet at the Fountain at 10.30, Cannizaro Park
Free for Friends of Cannizaro Park; donations welcome from non-members
September 2018
THE GREATEST SHOWMAN
Charity showing of The Greatest Showman (PG) in aid of Young Dementia UK. Please bring family, friends, picnics, blankets and spread the word. General Admission tickets £20 including minimum £10 donation to Young Dementia UK.
Find out more »August 2020
ICANN Health & Well-Being Festival
The Friends of Cannizaro Park invite you to re-wind, re-boot and re-connect with this new well-being festival, offering Yoga, Pilates, Osteobreathe and Meditation sessions for the whole family. All abilities are welcome. Classes (£10 each) will respect current social distancing guidelines. In the event of stricter social distancing or lockdown being reimposed, the event(s) will be cancelled and the option to claim refunds given.
Find out more »May 2021
Cannizaro Park Nature Weekend
Nature trails, planting & guided walks at new Nature Weekend Celebrate the return of Spring and experience the wonder of nature at the inaugural Cannizaro Park Nature Weekend. The two-day celebration, sponsored by Robert Holmes & Company estate agents, has a packed programme of activities designed to help children and adults alike develop their knowledge of the Park and explore its hidden treasures. Activities include guided bird walks, a guided bat walk, tree dressing, planting and pot decorating as well…
Find out more »June 2021
I CANN HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FESTIVAL
Following the successful inaugural event in 2020, the I CANN Festival will once again take place in the calm oasis of the Italian Garden. The programme starts on Friday 11 June at 5 pm with Pilates to unwind your week, followed by Yoga to unwind and relax. Saturday 12 June classes run from 9 am beginning with Morning Meditation. There are classes throughout the day including Pilates for Posture, Yoga for Walkers and Runners in the morning and then at 2…
Find out more »Songs Under The Summer Sun
Mayhem Theatre Company returns to the stunningly picturesque Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park with a fabulous new outdoor cabaret concert. Featuring a fully amplified cast of 10 incredible singers and a live 9 piece band, this new production is guaranteed to entertain and put a smile on your face and a tap in your foot.
Find out more »July 2021
The Tempest: Cannizaro Park
The beautiful setting of Cannizaro Park will once again provide the stunning backdrop for this year’s open-air performances (this year performed in the round with amplified sound) from Mayhem Theatre. The Tempest will mark the 10th year of Mayhem’s popular summer tradition of bringing the Bard to South West London.
Find out more »September 2021
Guided Walk: The Making of Cannizaro
A general introduction to the creation of Cannizaro Park, across its colourful 300 year history.
Find out more »Cannizaro Art In The Park
The Friends of Cannizaro Park are delighted to invite you to the first Art in the Park event this Autumn. This new arts festival is set to turn Wimbledon Village’s Grade II* listed Cannizaro Park into a must-visit arts destination. Aimed at art lovers, amateur enthusiasts, budding artists and families alike, Art in the Park promises a full day of creativity for the whole community to enjoy. Visitors can try their hand at a variety of artistic techniques in the…
Find out more »Guided Walk: The Trees of Cannizaro
A series of walks to make you marvel at Cannizaro’s amazing tree collection. Greg Packman is an experienced London tree officer, and speaker at London’s Urban Tree festival. Join him to learn more about Cannizaro Park's tree highlights, or to explore autumn tree colour, winter tree identification and trees and folklore. 25th September: Autumn Tree Colour 15th January: Winter Tree ID 26th March: Trees and folklore
Find out more »January 2022
Guided Walk: The Trees of Cannizaro
A series of walks to make you marvel at Cannizaro’s amazing tree collection. Greg Packman is an experienced London tree officer, and speaker at London’s Urban Tree festival. Join him to learn more about Cannizaro Park's tree highlights, or to explore autumn tree colour, winter tree identification and trees and folklore. 25th September: Autumn Tree Colour 15th January: Winter Tree ID 26th March: Trees and folklore
Find out more »March 2022
Guided Walk: The Trees of Cannizaro
A series of walks to make you marvel at Cannizaro’s amazing tree collection. Greg Packman is an experienced London tree officer, and speaker at London’s Urban Tree festival. Join him to learn more about Cannizaro Park's tree highlights, or to explore autumn tree colour, winter tree identification and trees and folklore. 25th September: Autumn Tree Colour 15th January: Winter Tree ID 26th March: Trees and folklore
Find out more »April 2022
Volunteer for The Rosebed Challenge!
Help transform the Rose Garden at Cannizaro Park. Volunteers will be planting, with help from idverde staff on topsoil logistics. Fit and healthy volunteers are also required to help bring new topsoil into the planting beds. Work will involve digging, raking and moving wheelbarrows. Regular volunteers will also be on site to support all newcomers. Work will take place Saturday, April 2nd from 10.00 am - 3.30 pm; with the added bonus of the Viking sculpture unveiling at 12.30 pm.…
Find out more »Viking Sculpture Unveiling at Cannizaro Park
First created at Art in the Park last September, the Viking sculpture is moving towards final completion and installation. Join the Friends of Cannizaro Park to see it being unveiled in its permanent site in the Tennis Court Garden at Cannizaro Park at 12.30pm on 2nd April.
Find out more »The Making of Cannizaro Park
A general introduction to the creation of Cannizaro Park, across its colourful 300 year history. This fascinating guided walk will be led by Blue Badge Guide Anna Targett. Visit her website for more information on her various London tours : https://www.virtualtourslondon.co.uk
Find out more »May 2022
Living Medicine: Remedies of our Herb Garden
Explore Cannizaro Park’s herb garden with Alex Laird, medical herbalist and founder of charity Living Medicine. Be inspired and introduced to growing, eating, drinking and turning herbs into simple remedies that can improve your everyday health.
Find out more »Nocturnal Bat Walk With Elliot Newton
Join bat enthusiast and conservationist Elliot Newton after sunset for a guided walk around Cannizaro Park. Discover these mysterious mammals with the aid of bat detectors and learn all about their lives and the threats they face.
Find out more »June 2022
ICANN Health and Wellness Festival
Entering its 3rd year, ICANN will run from Friday to Sunday, offering a varied programme of health and wellbeing events including yoga classes, pilates, meditation, breath work therapy, foundations of Tai Chi, as well as new classes this year - sound healing and mindful sketching. Further event and booking details will be available shortly.
Find out more »Songs Under The Summer Sun
Mayhem Theatre Company are thrilled to be returning to the stunning Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park for their 2nd edition of ‘Songs Under the Summer Sun’, a unique outdoor cabaret and picnic experience. Featuring a fully amplified cast of 10 singers and live orchestra, this musical production promises to be the perfect afternoon out, featuring all of your favourite tunes from the West End and the Silver Screen. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Click here to buy.
Find out more »Songs Under The Summer Sun
Mayhem Theatre Company are thrilled to be returning to the stunning Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park for their 2nd edition of ‘Songs Under the Summer Sun’, a unique outdoor cabaret and picnic experience. Featuring a fully amplified cast of 10 singers and live orchestra, this musical production promises to be the perfect afternoon out, featuring all of your favourite tunes from the West End and the Silver Screen. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Click here to buy.
Find out more »Songs Under The Summer Sun
Mayhem Theatre Company are thrilled to be returning to the stunning Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park for their 2nd edition of ‘Songs Under the Summer Sun’, a unique outdoor cabaret and picnic experience. Featuring a fully amplified cast of 10 singers and live orchestra, this musical production promises to be the perfect afternoon out, featuring all of your favourite tunes from the West End and the Silver Screen. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Click here to buy.
Find out more »Songs Under The Summer Sun
Mayhem Theatre Company are thrilled to be returning to the stunning Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park for their 2nd edition of ‘Songs Under the Summer Sun’, a unique outdoor cabaret and picnic experience. Featuring a fully amplified cast of 10 singers and live orchestra, this musical production promises to be the perfect afternoon out, featuring all of your favourite tunes from the West End and the Silver Screen. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Click here to buy.
Find out more »Cannizaro Society Walk with Anna Targett
Stories of the people and culture in Cannizaro Park's past, from high society and politics to lesser known connections! This fascinating walk will be led by Blue Badge Guide, Anna Targett.
Find out more »July 2022
The Merry Wives Of Windsor: Outdoor Shakespeare in Cannizaro Park
Experience a perfect piece of the English summer in Cannizaro Park this July - tickets for Mayhem Theatre Company’s annual Shakespeare in the park are on sale now! Mayhem Theatre Company return to the beautiful setting of the Italian Garden with The Merry Wives of Windsor, a timeless comedy of romantic misdemeanours. Down on his luck, Sir John Falstaff attempts to hustle his way to an early retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men. Double-meanings, disguises, and dirty…
Find out more »The Merry Wives Of Windsor: Outdoor Shakespeare in Cannizaro Park
Experience a perfect piece of the English summer in Cannizaro Park this July - tickets for Mayhem Theatre Company’s annual Shakespeare in the park are on sale now! Mayhem Theatre Company return to the beautiful setting of the Italian Garden with The Merry Wives of Windsor, a timeless comedy of romantic misdemeanours. Down on his luck, Sir John Falstaff attempts to hustle his way to an early retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men. Double-meanings, disguises, and dirty…
Find out more »The Merry Wives Of Windsor: Outdoor Shakespeare in Cannizaro Park
Experience a perfect piece of the English summer in Cannizaro Park this July - tickets for Mayhem Theatre Company’s annual Shakespeare in the park are on sale now! Mayhem Theatre Company return to the beautiful setting of the Italian Garden with The Merry Wives of Windsor, a timeless comedy of romantic misdemeanours. Down on his luck, Sir John Falstaff attempts to hustle his way to an early retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men. Double-meanings, disguises, and dirty…
Find out more »The Merry Wives Of Windsor: Outdoor Shakespeare in Cannizaro Park
Experience a perfect piece of the English summer in Cannizaro Park this July - tickets for Mayhem Theatre Company’s annual Shakespeare in the park are on sale now! Mayhem Theatre Company return to the beautiful setting of the Italian Garden with The Merry Wives of Windsor, a timeless comedy of romantic misdemeanours. Down on his luck, Sir John Falstaff attempts to hustle his way to an early retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men. Double-meanings, disguises, and dirty…
Find out more »The Merry Wives Of Windsor: Outdoor Shakespeare in Cannizaro Park
Experience a perfect piece of the English summer in Cannizaro Park this July - tickets for Mayhem Theatre Company’s annual Shakespeare in the park are on sale now! Mayhem Theatre Company return to the beautiful setting of the Italian Garden with The Merry Wives of Windsor, a timeless comedy of romantic misdemeanours. Down on his luck, Sir John Falstaff attempts to hustle his way to an early retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men. Double-meanings, disguises, and dirty…
Find out more »Radiant Summer Celebration
An event from Go Inspire UK, a non-profit positive connection and support movement which aims to focus on improving women's mental health and well-being. The radiant summer celebration is an afternoon of art therapy, yoga and mindfulness and energy healing.
Find out more »August 2022
Cannizaro Park Guided Walk: Life Cycle of Trees
Discover the lifecycle of trees and learn how trees grow, reproduce and eventually die on this guided walk with local expert Greg Packman. All proceeds from this walk go to support The Friends of Cannizaro Park, a registered charity, whose aims are to provide oversight of the park in relation to its maintenance by the London Borough of Merton and to strive to commission improvements to the Park for the benefit of visitors and the local community as a whole.
Find out more »September 2022
Cannizaro Park Guided Walk: Invertebrates and Trees
Join expert guide Greg Packman on this guided walk through beautiful Cannizaro Park. Greg will discuss the importance of invertebrates to tree ecology and vice versa.
Find out more »Merton Arts Festival: Artists Open House
The Merton Arts Festival Artists' Open House returns after a three-year gap. Venue Number One on the list is Cannizaro Park where the eight resident artists will be opening up the unique Potting Shed Studios, right in the heart of the park. At 27 other venues across the borough, from Wimbledon Village to Merton Abbey Mills, artists, makers and photographers will be showing their work and demonstrating their skills in homes, gardens, studios and public spaces. Click on the link to plan…
Find out more »Help Bring Colour To Cannizaro
Cannizaro Park's Tuesday volunteers would like to invite members of the community to help with bulb planting on 27th September and 4th October. There's a whole range of bulbs to plant including daffodils, alliums and muscari, which will bring early spring colour to the Park for visitors and pollinators to enjoy. Volunteers can sign up for as long as they like between 9am and 12pm. They will need to bring their own gardening gloves but all other necessary equipment will be provided.
Find out more »October 2022
Help Bring Colour To Cannizaro
Cannizaro Park's Tuesday volunteers would like to invite members of the community to help with bulb planting on 27th September and 4th October. There's a whole range of bulbs to plant including daffodils, alliums and muscari, which will bring early spring colour to the Park for visitors and pollinators to enjoy. Volunteers can sign up for as long as they like between 9am and 12pm. They will need to bring their own gardening gloves but all other necessary equipment will be provided.
Find out more »Cannizaro Guided Walk: The Trees of Cannizaro – Trees and the Afterlife
Trees have long been a symbol of life, death and rebirth. Explore trees connection with death and the afterlife with expert tree guide, Greg Packman.
Find out more »January 2023
Guided Tree Walk: Winter Tree Identification
Learn how to identify Cannizaro Park's trees from bark, branch and shaping with local arboriculturist, Greg Packman.
Find out more »April 2023
Cannizaro Park Easter Egg Hunt
Enjoy some Easter family fun in Cannizaro Park, hosted by Hotel Du Vin Wimbledon. Hop around for an exciting Easter egg hunt filled with treats and prizes and Meet the Easter Bunny!
Find out more »May 2023
Forest Bathing: Cannizaro Park
Forest Bathing began in Japan in 1982 as part of a national healthcare programme; Shinrin-yoku means to bathe in the atmosphere of the forest. Susanne Meis (pictured) is an experienced Forest Bathing Guide and Nature Wellbeing Educator. She has taught and led sell-out walks at Kew Gardens for many years. Join Susanne for a slow and sensory walk and be guided in how to immerse yourself in the wooded world of Cannizaro Park.
Find out more »Cannizaro Park Guided Walk: Why Are Trees Important For Biodiversity
Jointly awarded Young Arboricultural Professional of the Year 2022 by the Arboricultural Association, Greg Packman will be back this spring to lead a Guided Tree Walk: Why are trees important for biodiversity? Visit the Friends of Cannizaro Park website for more information and booking details.
Find out more »June 2023
Forest Bathing: Cannizaro Park
Forest Bathing began in Japan in 1982 as part of a national healthcare programme; Shinrin-yoku means to bathe in the atmosphere of the forest. Susanne Meis (pictured) is an experienced Forest Bathing Guide and Nature Wellbeing Educator. She has taught and led sell-out walks at Kew Gardens for many years. Join Susanne for a slow and sensory walk and be guided in how to immerse yourself in the wooded world of Cannizaro Park.
Find out more »July 2023
Macbeth: Outdoor Theatre
Mayhem Theatre returns to the beautiful Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, with Shakespeare's timeless tragedy Macbeth. TICKETING: Chair seating is ticketed individually, with a chair included in the ticket price. Audience members are welcome to bring their own chairs if preferred! Children occupying a chair space will require a standard ticket. Rug areas are for two people, with one ticket admitting two people. Please bring your own rugs. Children under the age of 5 are welcome to share a rug…
Find out more »Macbeth: Outdoor Theatre
Mayhem Theatre returns to the beautiful Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, with Shakespeare's timeless tragedy Macbeth. TICKETING: Chair seating is ticketed individually, with a chair included in the ticket price. Audience members are welcome to bring their own chairs if preferred! Children occupying a chair space will require a standard ticket. Rug areas are for two people, with one ticket admitting two people. Please bring your own rugs. Children under the age of 5 are welcome to share a rug…
Find out more »Macbeth: Outdoor Theatre
Mayhem Theatre returns to the beautiful Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, with Shakespeare's timeless tragedy Macbeth. TICKETING: Chair seating is ticketed individually, with a chair included in the ticket price. Audience members are welcome to bring their own chairs if preferred! Children occupying a chair space will require a standard ticket. Rug areas are for two people, with one ticket admitting two people. Please bring your own rugs. Children under the age of 5 are welcome to share a rug…
Find out more »Macbeth: Outdoor Theatre
Mayhem Theatre returns to the beautiful Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, with Shakespeare's timeless tragedy Macbeth. TICKETING: Chair seating is ticketed individually, with a chair included in the ticket price. Audience members are welcome to bring their own chairs if preferred! Children occupying a chair space will require a standard ticket. Rug areas are for two people, with one ticket admitting two people. Please bring your own rugs. Children under the age of 5 are welcome to share a rug…
Find out more »Macbeth: Outdoor Theatre
Mayhem Theatre returns to the beautiful Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, with Shakespeare's timeless tragedy Macbeth. TICKETING: Chair seating is ticketed individually, with a chair included in the ticket price. Audience members are welcome to bring their own chairs if preferred! Children occupying a chair space will require a standard ticket. Rug areas are for two people, with one ticket admitting two people. Please bring your own rugs. Children under the age of 5 are welcome to share a rug…
Find out more »September 2023
Cannizaro Art in the Park
Aimed at art lovers, park lovers, budding artists and families alike, Art in the Park promises a full day of fun and creativity for the whole community to enjoy. It combines free art activities, a sculpture trail and an art fair showcasing local talent. In the beautiful surroundings of Grade II* listed Cannizaro Park you will find a host of free family-friendly creative activities, from a workshop making sculptures from natural materials, to clay modelling and a giant communal drawing.…
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