Dates for 2019 are 18th to 26th May

Tag: Chelsea Fringe

Chelsea Fever at Pentillie Castle

John Evelyn – Kalendarium Hortense – a 17th Century Garden Almanac

Plants That Heal

Postponed: Ulmus Londinium in Covent Garden

We’re now looking forward to the Chelsea Fringe 2019, which runs from 18th May to 26th May, intensifying the festival buzz into a nine-day burst of excitement!

That’s two weekends and everything in between; including a few days’ overlap with the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

It would be fantastic to have you with us during this unique festival in 2019, whether it’s your first time or your 8th!

Event registration will be open soon, and there’ll be an early-bird registration rate until the end of March. That’s also the deadline if you want to be included on our fantastic printed map that will be distributed across London.

In the meantime, do get in touch and send us an email to info@chelseafringe.com with as many details as possible about your plans for 2019. We’ll reply, with questions and suggestions if necessary. Once your idea gets the Fringe thumbs-up, we’ll give you the 2019 password to register online.

Also see Get Involved.

December 5, 2018 |

Join us at the magnificent Pentillie Castle in Cornwall to celebrate the start of Chelsea Week, in partnership with the Chelsea Fringe Festival and Miranda Hackett Flowers.

We look forward to welcoming you to Pentillie Castle & Estate, a fine Georgian Mansion perched on the banks of the River Tamar in Cornwall, for an afternoon of true Englishness and Chelsea-inspired flower excitement with a whimsical floral demonstration and traditional Afternoon Tea.

Artisan florist, Miranda Hackett will demonstrate ‘A Whimsical Summer Table‘ – how to create a pretty, floral tablescape, set down the centre of a long table. The demonstration will use seasonal British flowers and foliage arranged in an eclectic mix of pewter, tin, brass and ceramic containers with a collection of antique brass candlesticks and a romantic hand-dyed silk table runner from Lancaster & Cornish. The floral displays will be very loose and naturally styled, with whimsical touches and foliage tendrils reaching down onto the table.

A traditional afternoon tea will then be served in the Castle dining room at 1pm where you can share your inspiration and ideas with friends and like-minded people.

The event will support local growers and businesses – flowers will be sourced from Devon and Cornish growers; Miranda Hackett Flowers and Lancaster & Cornish are Devon and Cornish based artisan businesses.

Bookings: Please call Pentillie Castle on 01579 350044

For further information also see here Miranda Hackett Flowers; Pentillie Castle and Estate ; Lancaster & Cornish

May 22, 2018 |

Deptford, Southeast London was home to one of England’s greatest horticulturists John Evelyn.

At the John Evelyn Community Garden, we will be sowing edible plants he grew in his ‘Olitory-Garden’ or as we would say kitchen garden. Taking inspiration from John Evelyn’s garden at Sayes Court we will be creating a parterre bed over the next two years that incorporates both edible and decorative plants he cultivated in his garden.

During the afternoons activities we will be discussing the origins of these edible plants at a time when new plants were being introduced from across the globe in the 16th and 17th centuries.

In addition, we will make a salad inspired by John Evelyn’s recipes from the 17^th century as well as elderflower cordial from our elder tree in the garden. On the 26^th May will be hosting a pot luck dinner from 5pm for local resident and friends of the garden.

Who can attend: All welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting mucky and stout shoes. Gloves and light refreshments provided.

May 19, 2018 |

Check out the Art Show at Glasshouse Café & Bar, showcasing beautiful original botanical paintings.

Join us for Painting and Prosecco at one of our pop up Art Workshops, Monday to Friday at 2pm and 4pm. £20 per workshop including a glass of prosecco (or a cup of tea!) See our website for details. Book early as spaces are limited!

Enjoy simple, organic and ethical food, great coffee, and cocktails incorporating herbs and flowers at Glasshouse Café & Bar.

All artworks are on the theme of the healing power of plants and flowers. Many are used in treating respiratory and cardiac conditions and all have been donated to Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity by some of the country’s finest botanical artists, including RHS award winners. All proceeds will go towards a Healing Garden at Harefield Hospital.

May 19, 2018 |

Due to technical reasons, the Conservation Foundation installation of elms in Central Avenue at Covent Garden, 21-28 May, has had to be postponed. We will keep you posted about this inspiring event. Read More

May 20, 2014 |

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