Horniman Spring Fair

Join us for a day of fun for all the family at our Spring Fair.

Enjoy a day of live music and performances compered by Comedian Jamie Allerton. You can create something crafty in our workshops, march in the Spring Bonnet parade, and enjoy tours from the Horniman Gardens Team.

The day will include:

Live music from New Orleans Jazz Band, the Alvar Tree Frogs

Listen to live music that made the streets of New Orleans a place to dance and party to in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Music that is so hip you’ll want to hop around and dance to it.

Spring Bonnet Parade and Competition

Get crafty at home making a spectacular Easter or Spring bonnet to bring to the fair to show off in the Spring Bonnet Parade. We encourage your bonnet to be made from eco-friendly, recyclable items.

The more eco-friendly, the higher the chance of winning first place when the winner is announced at 3pm!

South London Samba

Young people who love to drum! Listen to energetic music inspired by Latin, Caribbean and African rhythms, blended together with a South London vibe from South London Samba.

Spring Craft Activities

Crafters of all ages are invited to join these free craft workshops, inspired by the season of spring.

Garden Tours by the Horniman Gardens Team

It’s your chance to chat with the Gardens Team, learn about our impressive 16.5 acres, and what we’re doing to put sustainability at the core.

Vegetarian Cooking Demonstrations

Want to learn how to cook tasty, nutritious vegetarian dishes from around the world? Come and watch delicious demonstrations with Asian and Caribbean inspiration.

Arts and Crafts Market and Food Stalls

Get inspired by the sustainable, handmade products made by local crafters and makers at the Arts and Crafts Market, and enjoy delicious food stalls.

Take the Spring Trail

Follow clues around the Gardens and win a prize!

Bunting from Local Schools

We’ve invited local primary schools to decorate our Gardens with hand-made bunting, made from recyclable materials. With special thanks to Van Gogh Primary School and Rathfern Primary School.

Rides, games and face painting

Take on the bouncy helter-skelter and mini cars, or try your luck with hook a duck!

Community Stalls

We will be welcoming stalls from community partners:

• Coco Collective – CocoCollective is an Afro-diaspora-led not-for-profit community hub, using our heritage to illustrate a new sustainable and regenerative future.
• Lewisham Cyclists  – Lewisham Cyclists, the local borough group of the London Cycling Campaign, will be organising a Dr Bike session, offering free bike safety checks.
• Climate Action Lewisham – A chance to ask all your recycling questions, and take part in a fun activity.