From the rare blooms of the world-famous Camellia Festival to active half-term camps for children, Chiswick House & Gardens offers a mix of horticultural beauty and community activity this February.
Horticultural Highlights
The Chiswick House Camellia Festival
When: Late February through March
Where: The Conservatory
Details: This annual festival celebrates one of the oldest and rarest collections of Camellias in the Western world. Housed in the Grade I listed 19th-century Conservatory, the collection includes the unique Middlemist’s Red—one of only two known to exist in the world. Visitors can enjoy a burst of spring color with blooms ranging from deep reds to delicate pinks and whites.
Cost: Free entry to the Conservatory (donations welcome).
Kitchen Garden Reopening
When: From Thursday 5th March (save the date)
Details: While the formal gardens remain open year-round, the historic Walled Kitchen Garden officially begins its 2026 public season in early March. It’s a great chance to see the “seed to spoon” process and support local sustainable horticulture.
Half-Term Fun
Bizzy Buddies Arts & Crafts Camp
When: Monday 16th – Friday 20th February | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: The Cricket Pavilion (Staveley Road entrance)
Details: A creative holiday camp for children aged 3–12. Activities include painting, drawing, clay modeling, and various arts and crafts projects to keep young minds active during the break.
Cost: Bookings via ClassForKids or the Bizzy Buddies website.
Gardening Together: Half-Term Special
When: Wednesday 18 February | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Meet at the Gardens
Details: A family-friendly volunteering session where you can get your hands dirty and help the professional gardening team with seasonal park maintenance. A great way for kids to learn about nature firsthand.
Cost: Free (Drop-in).
Community & Markets
Duck Pond Artisan Market
When: Sunday 1st March | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Front of the House/Driveway
Details: A staple of the Chiswick calendar, this market features ethical, sustainable, and local producers. From handmade homewares to artisan food, it’s the perfect Sunday stroll destination.
Community and Creative Campus Tour
When: Thursday 26th February | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Details: Join a free tour to see how the new “Community and Creative Campus” is taking shape. This ambitious project is creating new learning spaces and artist studios, with the new Learning Hub expected to open in June 2026.
Cost: Free (Booking recommended via the Chiswick House website).
Weekly Wellbeing
Wild Explorers: Messy Play
When: Monday 9th & 16th February
Details: Outdoor messy play sessions designed for toddlers and pre-schoolers to explore the natural world through sensory play.
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