Events
London Live Olympics
Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets, will be transformed
next summer to offer thousands of residents the chance to join in
the excitement of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games –
for free.
The park will be joined by two other open-air locations in the
capital – Hyde Park and Trafalgar Square – to create London Live.
The 17-day sporting extravaganza in Victoria Park will boost local
business, while providing residents with access to 4,000 tickets,
which have been secured by the borough for each day of
activity..
Full details will be announced shortly and people can register
their interest on the official website at http://www.londonlive.uk.com/.
Community events (Spring / Summer):
Saturday, April 7, 12 noon – 3pm
Easter Eggstravaganza
Come join the Community Rangers at this Easter
fun event. Activities include Egg hunt, Easter bonnet making and
arts and crafts. Fun for all the family.
Meet at the Victoria & Alexandra building
area B7.
Saturday, May 19, 10am - 12.30 (RE-SCHEDULED FOR EVENT THAT
SHOULD HAVE TAKEN PLACE 5th MAY)
Bird Barmy Army
Bring your friends and family along to discover what feathered
friends are living in Vicky Park.
Meet at the Ranger Station area B7
(see pdf map)
Saturday May 26th 11am - 1pm
Get Walking Day
‘Get Walking’ by joining the Rangers on a
discovery trail around the park.
Meet at the V&A Ranger Station Area B7
Junior Wildlife Club
Come join the Community Rangers and explore
the wonders of Victoria Park’s nature. Under 12s must be
accompanied by adults. Meet at the Ranger Station, Area B7 (see pdf
map)
Friday, June 2, 10am - 12.30pm
Junior Wildlife Club
Come join the Community Rangers and explore the wonders of
Victoria Park’s nature. Under 12s must be accompanied by
adults.
Meet at the Ranger Station area B7 (see pdf map)
Friday, June 8, 11am - 3pm
‘Waste Not Want Not’ Recycle Day
Fun for all the family at our annual recycle
event. Lots of fun to promote recycling awareness including
cardboard village, recycle fashion show and lots more fun
activities.
Location area B2
Saturday, July 7, 10am - 12.30
Bird Barmy Army
Bring your friends and family along to discover what feathered
friends are living in Vicky Park.
Meet at the Ranger Station area B7
(see pdf map)
Wednesday, July 11, 12.30 pm -
3.30pm
Traditional Tea Dance (over
50’s)
Back by popular demand – come along and join
the Park rangers where they will be hosting this FREE over 50’s tea
dance.
Located at the Victoria & Alexandra
building Area B7
Wednesday, July 25, 1pm - 3.30pm
Water Fun day
As Part of ‘Love Parks week’ celebrations come
and cool off and join the Rangers with some fun and exciting water
games. 'It's sure to be a smash hit.'
Located at the Pools Playground. Area D5
Saturday, August 4, 10am - 12.30pm
Junior Wildlife Club
Come join the Community Rangers and explore the wonders of
Victoria Park’s nature. Under 12s must be accompanied by
adults.
Meet at the Ranger Station area B7 (see pdf map)
Wednesday, August 22, 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Sports and Healthy Living Day
Get out in the fresh air and participate with fun filled
activities to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Located in area B3
Saturday, September 8, 10am - 12.30pm
Bird Barmy Army
Bring your friends and family along to discover what feathered
friends are living in Vicky Park.
Meet at the Ranger Station area B7
(see pdf map)
Saturday, September 1, 11am -
4pm
‘A Great Day Out’
One of our best attended family festival
events in previous years. This is a truly a great day out for all
the family.
Located area A4
Saturday, September 15, 12.30 - 3.30
‘Food 4 All’ Cultural Food
festival
A chance for the local community to celebrate
cultural cohesion by joining the Park rangers in tasting
different dishes from around the world.
Located at the Hub building Area D
Festivals and commercial events:
We would like to assure you that we’ll be
working hard to keep noise and disruption to local residents to a
minimum. If you require more information about festivals, please
contact the events team on 020 7364 7905
or email at festivalsandevents@towerhamlets.gov.uk.