Big Vauxhall Tree Week
Sunday 10 to Sunday 17 May 2026
Big Vauxhall Tree Week celebrates the trees, wildlife and green spaces that shape this unique London neighbourhood.
Across the week, local organisations, artists and environmental experts come together for a programme of FREE walks, talks, creative workshops and wildlife events exploring Vauxhall’s urban nature.
The week culminates in the vibrant Vauxhall May Fair in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, a weekend of plants, animals, performances and family-friendly activities.
Film Screening: The Happy Man Tree
When a group of Hackney locals discover that a property developer has been granted permission to fell a much-loved, 150-year-old street tree, they do everything they can to try to save it.
The Happy Man Tree highlights the importance of trees for people and their value in urban streetscapes, raising issues around the importance of retaining nature in urban re-development and the deep connections between people and natural landmarks.
Sunday 10 May, doors open at 4:30pm
The Cinema Museum, 2 Dugard Way, SE11 4TH
FREE (optional £4 donation to Trees for Cities)
Tree Walks
Step into Vauxhall’s greener side and experience nature in a whole new way.
Join a series of guided walks throughout the week, from lunchtime tree walks exploring Vauxhall’s urban forest, to a relaxed evening sketch walk that invites you to connect through creativity. There’s even a bat walk after dark, revealing the hidden wildlife of Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens.
Whether you’ve got an hour to spare or want to try something different after work, there’s a walk waiting for you.
FREE (optional £4 donation to Trees for Cities). Places are limited, so please register for a ticket.
Community Roundtable
Join environmental experts for a discussion about the role of trees and community stewardship in cities.
Expect insight, ideas and conversation about the future of urban nature.
Wednesday 13 May, 6:30-8pm
Camelford House, 89 Albert Embankment, SE1 7TP
FREE but please register for a ticket
Vauxhall May Fair
The grand finale of Big Vauxhall Tree Week, in partnership with Vauxhall City Farm. A joyful spring weekend of animals, performances, plant stalls, craft activities and family-friendly fun in the Pleasure Gardens.
Maypole Dancing | Art Workshops | Sheep Shearing | Wool Spinners | Live Music | Plant Sales | Play Zone | Cuddle Corner | Face Painting | Family Farm Trail | Storytelling | Morris Dancers | BBQ | Bubbleologist | Stilt Walkers | … and more!
No need to book, just head to Vauxhall City Farm or the Pleasure Gardens and get stuck in!
Most events and activities are free, but donations to Vauxhall City Farm are welcome and encouraged. There is a small charge for face painting; please purchase a ticket for this at the Farm.
Food and drink is available to purchase at the Farm, or bring a picnic.
