Chiswick House & Gardens

1 October 2024 to 5 November 2024 Chiswick House & Gardens

October is a beautiful time at Chiswick House & Gardens, with autumn in full colour. Join us in celebrating the season!

The weather may be getting colder, but Chiswick House & Gardens have got a wonderful line-up of events ready for the coming winter season. Explore the Letting the Light in project that will transform the woodlands for the long term and experience the Halloween Spooktacular were there will ne no tricks only beats!

Halloween Spooktacular - Family Rave! 

Saturday 2 November, 11.30am–1.30pm & 2–4pm

For the first time ever at Chiswick House & Gardens Trust, the original family rave Big Fish Little Fish is bringing the spooktacular fun and excitement for the whole family. Due to popular demand, we have added another session at 11:30 – 13:30 on Saturday 2nd November.  Get dressed up and get down this Halloween Season!  Bubbles, foam and balloons will get your little monsters thrilled and Nifty Natty crafts will get them creepily creative. Resident DJs Baker & Beale will get you rattling your bones with an eclectic set of club classics from acid house onwards.

There will be a licensed bar throughout event, serving alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks, as well as snacks.

Children (up to 16): £10 + booking fee:  Chiswick - Halloween Spooktacular Family Rave Tickets

Letting the Light In

An ambitious new programme of work, funded by the Rewild London initiative, to manage the woods in a way that boosts their biodiversity, protects natural ecosystems and guards the health of our precious mature trees, including our oaks, conifers, sweet chestnut and limes. The initiative is a great example of how carefully planned woodland management can protect trees and provide precious, much-needed habitat for native birds, invertebrates and mammals.

Find out more: Biodiversity & Nature - Chiswick House & Gardens 

Gardening Together: Wednesday 30 October & Friday 1 November
Join our garden team in the Chiswick House woodland areas this half term for two family-friendly volunteering sessions, carrying out a range of important tasks that will help contribute to our ambitious new ‘Letting the light in’ project.

Find out more:  Gardening Together at Chiswick House

Black Chiswick through History: Join Nadege Forde-Vidal for a discussion and viewing of this years displays. This free talk is taking place on Tuesday 29 October at 2pm, in Chiswick House. 

Book your place here.

Volunteer Fair: Come and join the first autumn West London Volunteer Fair at Chiswick House’s Garden Pavilion on Tuesday 5th November, 1-4pm. This free, drop-in event is a great way to connect with cultural organisations and learn more about volunteering opportunities near you. 

Find out more here.

Kitchen Garden: The final day to explore the Kitchen Garden is Sunday 27th October. Make your last visit of 2024 memorable as you soak up the peaceful autumn landscape. 

Chiswick House & Gardens Hogarth Lane, London, W4 2QN

Gardens open every day, 7am until dusk. Kitchen Garden is open 10.30am to 3.30pm, Thursday-Sunday

Further Information: Chiswick House & Gardens (chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk)