BOW BEASTIES

Bow Beasties is our monthly wildlife club for families, celebrating the seasons and the wildlife of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park.

Led by experienced, DBS-checked staff and volunteers, each session invites children and their grown-ups to get hands-on with nature through outdoor activities, games, crafts and exploration. It’s free to attend, with donations welcome.

When

3rd Sunday of every month (excluding August, June meeting is 1 week later)

Time

10:15am arrival for a prompt 10:30am start. Finishing around 12:30pm.

Ages

Ages 3-12. Parents and carers must stay with their children (max 4 children per adult).

Cost

Sessions are FREE. Please consider donating if you can.

2026 Programme

Activities are a guide and may change on the day depending on the weather, the season and what wildlife is appearing in the park.

JANUARY

Signs of spring walk

FEBRUARY

Fire-making, toasting s’mores and elder/charcoal pencils

MARCH

Birdwatching and best nest competition

APRIL

Foraging, wild green smoothie and wild garlic soup over
the fire

MAY

Leaf ID and scavenger hunt

JUNE

Bug and minibeast safari

JULY

Pond dipping

AUGUST

No session

SEPTEMBER

Spring flower bulb planting

OCTOBER

Pumpkin carving — bring your own pumpkin; we supply tools and templates

NOVEMBER

Make a bird feeder

DECEMBER

Festive wreath making

Good To Know

  • Meet at The Cemetery Park Lodge, Southern Grove, E3 4PX — the brick building by the main entrance.

  • Bow Beasties takes place outdoors in all weather, so please dress for the forecast and wear suitable shoes.

  • Places must be booked for all attendees, including adults.

    This is a free activity offered on a first come, first served basis. Session capacity depends on the activity and safe group limits.

Book your Bow Beasties place

Please remember to book a place for every person attending, including adults.

Bow Beasties is free so that as many families as possible can take part. If you’re able to donate, your support helps us continue offering accessible outdoor activities for the community.