Discover things to do in Southwark
Southwark is a borough that offers a mix of historic and modern green spaces. Burgess Park, one of the largest inner-city parks, features a lake, sports facilities, and beautiful flower gardens. Southwark Park, with its tree-lined walkways and art gallery, is another popular destination.
The borough’s stretch Thames riverside provides picturesque walking and cycling routes and is also home to the famed Tate Modern. Meanwhile smaller parks and community gardens add to its charm. Whether you’re looking to explore a new park, enjoy outdoor fitness activities, or take in some of London’s best riverside views, Southwark has plenty of green spaces to enjoy.
Places to Volunteer and Visit
Wilder
Wilder exists to try to halt biodiversity decline in our cities, and to change mind sets. We want
The South London Botanical Institute
The Institute provides facilities for the study of plants including ecology and conservation, and aims to encourage interest
Southwark Council – Parks and open spaces
Get involved in gardening, growing and conservation as a volunteer in Southwark in our parks, housing areas, and
TCV Stave Hill Ecological Park
Stave Hill Ecological Park is managed by TCV’s Urban Ecology team as a nature reserve, educational facility, research
Walworth Garden
Walworth Garden was founded in 1987 after a group of local activists reclaimed a derelict corner of land
Stave Hill Ecology Park TCV
Stave Hill Ecology Park is managed by TCV’s Urban Ecology team as a nature reserve, educational facility, research
Surrey Docks Farm
Surrey Docks Farm is a working city farm and charity that enables the whole community to learn about
Green Space Information in Southwark
In Greater London, planning authorities and environmental consultants rely on GiGL; the Greenspace Information for Greater London services for the most comprehensive source of high-quality environmental data in the region. Using this data is crucial for making informed decisions in planning and development.
This includes careful consideration of priority habitats and Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs).
GilGL’s interactive visualizations provide key environmental insights for each London borough, covering:
- Data contributors
- Species records
- SINCs (Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation)
- Habitats
- Open spaces
These insights are based on GiGL’s data as of April 2024 and are important considerations in planning.
To learn how these factsheets were created, download the description here.Â
Ranger Projects and Stories
Fruity Walks
Funding will support printing the first Fruity Walks Map in Bermondsey, showcasing local fruit trees, community orchard efforts,
Composting system Denmark Hill Estate
With support from the Small Grants Programme, the group took a big step forward, running two hands-on workshops
South London Urban Growers
Through a series of free workshops, the organisers taught food-growers and gardeners in London how to use freely
Wassail, and the art of singing an orchard into the future
Amongst the trees of Bermondsey, we gather in winter with cups in hand and voices ready. This is
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