Past Events
MayFest 2026
We held a Victorian Tea Party in the community garden, for an afternoon of vintage fun, family-friendly entertainment.
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Luminate 2025
The trees were lit up, we had a lantern procession around the Arboretum, a fire eater & a drumming circle.
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Well Dressing 2025
We celebrated 185 years since the park first opened, as well as the many dedicated staff and volunteers who contribute to its upkeep and success.
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School Day 2025
Working with 150 children from Arboretum Primary School as part of the School's Heritage Project - Past Present Future.
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Luminate 2024
Lantern procession led by African drummers around the Arboretum, light installations around the park & fire performer in the community garden.
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Luminate 2023
A beautiful procession around the Arboretum at dusk carrying twinkling willow & tissue lanterns interspersed with music & Morris dancing.
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Lark in the Park 2021
A community festival around the fountain with crafts, activities, live music, spoken word, percussion & more.
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Summer Workshop 2021
Families, artists, and nature lovers celebrated the Arboretum's spectacular seasonal wildlife & colours.
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Luminate 2019
Lanterns, light installations from local artists, Morris dancing, music — around 200 people attended this spectacular evening.
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