Events

Dulwich Folk at the Castle - MICHTY!

MICHTY! started out 10 years ago as a group of musicians from all over London meeting to play Scottish music.  For the last 3 years MICHTY! have provided the house band at the Dulwich Folk ”After Burns night” night . They have been essential in making the night memorable , which is why this year they are our headline act. This year they have expanded their singing as well , so MICHTY!  now in

• 280 Crystal Palace Road, London, SE22 9JJ, United Kingdom

Bach to Baby Family Concert

PETER AND THE WOLF Miaomiao Yu, piano Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? Join our pianist on a wild adventure through the woods! Meet brave Peter, his stern grandfather, a chatty duck, a clever bird and a cunning cat. Will Peter capture the wolf and save the day? Hear Prokofiev's timeless musical tale unfold in an interactive storytelling experience for the whole family.   Bach

• St. Barnabas Church, Calton Avenue, London, SE21 7DG, United Kingdom

Emergency First Aid at Work inc. Emergency Paediatric FA

Our First Aid courses equip you with the knowledge and confidence to act quickly in emergencies, potentially saving lives when every second counts. Attending a first aid course is one of the most valuable things you can do for yourself and those around you whether that be work colleagues, friends or family. Courses are led by Alleyn's Head of Adventure and Safety Training, Richard Alldrick.

• Alleyn's School, Dulwich, London, SE22 8SU, United Kingdom

Fortune and Misfortune: The story of Edward Alleyn's Fortune Theatre: online illustrated local history talk

Despite accumulating wealth and fame as an actor and later establishing his College of God's Gift in Dulwich, which brought him social status, Edward Alleyn could not let go of his first love for the stage and the company of fellow actors. Local historian Brian Green will give an illustrated account of the highs and lows of Alleyn’s Fortune Theatre situated just beyond the City wall at Cripplegate

Curator's Talk: Tirzah Garwood

Join James Russell curator of Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious for an inspiring introduction to the exhibition. James Russell is an art historian and curator specialising in Modern and Contemporary art and design. His recent exhibitions include Seafaring (Hastings Contemporary, 2022), Extraordinary Everyday: The Art & Design of Eric Ravilious (Arc Winchester, 2022) Reflection: Britis

• Dulwich Picture Gallery, London, SE21 7AD, United Kingdom

Paper Marbling and Bookbinding with Violetta Bravo

Craft your own bound book and learn one of the oldest and most elegant methods of decorating paper. Create marble-like designs by manipulating floating (coloured) inks on water and carefully transferring them to an absorbent paper.   In this workshop you will experiment with paper marbling, and learn different bookbinding techniques, before creating a final book with your marbling designs to

• Dulwich Picture Gallery, London, SE21 7AD, United Kingdom

Dulwich Volunteer Battalion information board unveiling

Saturday 8 February at 11am, the Dulwich Society will unveil an information board about the Dulwich Volunteer Battalion. Please join us at the war memorial at the junction of Lordship Lane and the South Circular (near the Grove Tavern).  The Dulwich Volunteer Battalion, the first of its kind, was formed almost immediately after the outbreak of war in 1914. Its two objects were to encourage re

• War memorial, Junction of Lordship Lane and South Circular, Dulwich, SE22 8LB

An Evening with Terri Apter and Julia Samuel

Join us for an evening with Terri Apter and Julia Samuel where they will be discussing Terri’s new book Grandparenting: One Love and Relationships Across Generations. One in three people over the age of 50 has grandchildren. These grandparents are the first generation to be both psychologically aware and very hands on, playing an integral role in their grandchildren’s lives. But when a ch

• Bell House, 27 College Road, Dulwich, London , SE21 7BG

Valentine's Day Fermentation Workshop

Looking to do something different on Valentine's Day? Solo fermentation enthusiasts most welcome - no need to be coupled up! [Book Tickets]   Join me for a Hands-On Fermentation Workshop in Penge, London SE20 where you will be chopping and prepping veg and fruit to take home and ferment with full instructions. The recipe I use is vegan. Everything you need is provided. No e

• Kingswood Road, Penge, London, SE20 7BL, United Kingdom

Family Festival: the Art of Play

Explore the art of play in our next family festival. Get creative, take part in workshops for families of different ages where you can explore the Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious exhibition through marbling, badgemaking, Toy Theatre and many more workshops.  Across the day, explore play and collaborate as a family, experimenting with art and experimental techniques to create your own unique

• Dulwich Picture Gallery, London, SE21 7AD, United Kingdom

Alleyn's Holiday Camp - February Half Term

Every day at Alleyn’s Holiday Camp is packed full to the brim with fun, action, and adventure. Monday 17th February to Friday 21st February 2025. We welcome children who are between Year 1 and Year 6 from any school, not just those attending school at Alleyn’s. Please note we are unable to take children attending school in Reception. Our camps are led by experienced staff who know h

• Alleyn's School, Dulwich, London, SE22 8SU, United Kingdom

Make the February Half Term Unforgettable! The Strings Club Holiday Camps are Back!

✨ This February Half Term, The Strings Club is back at James Allen's Girls School with their multi award-winning Holiday Camps! **Exclusive 10% off for East Dulwich Forum - Use EDFFHT25 for 10% off your booking this Feb Half Term.** Celebrate Valentine's month with their 'Love and Kindness' and ‘Bonds and Buddies’ themes, spreading joy through heartwarming activities, music, and crafts.

• 2 Dulwich Village, London, SE21 7AL

Fermented Hot Chilli Sauce Workshop

Calling all hot sauce enthusiasts for a fermented chilli sauce workshop in South London. This is a raw vegan recipe without any need for preservatives, E numbers or sugar that you commonly find in lots of the well-known chilli sauces. As it’s fermented, it’s got all the gut-boosting probiotic benefits too. We’ll use a basic hot sauce recipe but there will be a variety of chillis to exper

• Kingswood Road, Penge, London, SE207BL, United Kingdom

Aerial and Circus half term camp

There’s something in the air this half term…. your young Flyers! Join us on Tuesday 18th February for a full day of aerial fun! Expect stars on slings, spinning in hoops and all kinds of aerial antics!  We'll get your flyers in the holiday mood, try our best to tire them out & play some seriously silly games, while quenching their thirst for some airtime fun! 10-4pm, Union Street Studio

• Arch 27, Old union yard arches, 229 Union St, London, SE1 0LR

Bach to Baby Family Concert

PETER AND THE WOLF Miaomiao Yu, piano Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? Join our pianist on a wild adventure through the woods! Meet brave Peter, his stern grandfather, a chatty duck, a clever bird and a cunning cat. Will Peter capture the wolf and save the day? Hear Prokofiev's timeless musical tale unfold in an interactive storytelling experience for the whole family.   Bach

• St. John the Evangelist, 62A East Dulwich Road, London, SE22 9AT, United Kingdom

Football Camp - Alleyn's School

Our coaches provide a sector leading programme, where players develop technical proficiency and tactical awareness in the pursuit of excellence, under pinned by an ethos that champions respect, courage, and curiosity. Elevate your game and ignite your passion for football in a fun, skill-enhancing environment. Our UEFA-qualified coaches provide a sector leading programme, where players develop tec

• Alleyn's School, Dulwich, London, SE22 8SU, United Kingdom

Winter's Night Wonder Tales

It’s cold and dark out there – come on in and join Story Jam’s Alys Torrance for a story upstairs in a cosy pub Alys has a story for you - a good juicy one to give you a midweek boost to get you through the rest of the week. It's a short night - stroll round, listen to a story and you'll be back  for a good night's sleep. Feed your soul, light up your imagination, and give your heart a lift.

• 91 Lordship Lane, London, Southwark, SE22 8EP, United Kingdom

TRANSFORMATIONAL BREATHWORK EXPERIENCE

As we step into a brand new year, it’s the perfect time to embrace new beginnings, set fresh intentions, and create space for the things we truly want to manifest. The start of January offers us an opportunity to reset, refocus, and align with our highest potential. This month, let’s move forward with clarity, purpose, and an open heart. Transformational Breathwork is a powerful tool to suppo

• BUBBLE STUDIO , EAST DULWICH, LONDON, SE22

Girls Football Camp - Alleyn's School

We are pleased to be running a Girls Only session during the half term. Be part of the fast-growing world of girls' football where you can develop your skills, boost confidence, and have fun in a supportive and empowering environment! Our coaches provide a sector leading programme, where players develop technical proficiency and tactical awareness in the pursuit of excellence, under pinned by

• Alleyn's School, Dulwich, London, SE22 8SU, United Kingdom

Aerial and Acro Family Workshop

We run family workshops at Flying Fantastic where everyone can get in on the aerial & acro fun! This half term run away to the circus with your kids and we’ll play games, hang around aerial slings, swing on some trapezes and climb all over each other (literally) to do some acro! For everyone aged 4-104.    Saturday 22nd September, 10-12. Peckham, SE15 5BA. £25/per person.  Email molly

• Unit 1B, 1 BELLENDEN ROAD In Lidl car park, Peckham, London, SE15 5BA

Massage Workshop: bring a pal or a partner and learn to give each other a proper shoulder rub

This two hour workshop will teach you all you need to give a satisfying back and shoulder massage at the desk or in front of the TV without frying your hands or inflicting the wrong kind of pain*.  Massages are done through clothing. *(we like the right kind of pain…) For duos of all kinds - flatmates, siblings, couples, friends.  All ages, bodies, genders and sexualities welcome

• Zen Yoga, 24A Camberwell Grove , London , SE5 8RE

Milling & Baking Day at Brixton Windmill

Sunday 23 February, 10.30am to 4.30pm A unique full day experience making flour and bread with our Brixton Windmill millers and Harvey from Toad Bakery in Camberwell. You’ll not find another day like this in London! Make your own traditional stone ground flour in London’s last working mill and use it to make your own loaf of sourdough bread. The day is a small group experience day so there'

• 100 Blenheim Gardens, Windmill Gardens, London, SW2 5DA

How to Design a Garden by Pollyanna Wilkinson

Pollyanna Wilkinson is one of the UK’s most exciting and sought-after garden designers. She has won the coveted People’s Choice Award at both the Chelsea and Hampton Court flower shows, and her designs have transformed gardens across the UK and internationally. Now Polly wants to share her expertise with readers with her new book. How to Design a Garden is a glorious mix of inspiration, ex

• James Allen's Girls School, 144 East Dulwich Grove,, London, , SE22 8TE

Winter Late

Join us for the Winter edition of our Late series as we illuminate the Gallery with art and music.   Enjoy Tirzah Garwood: Beyond Ravilious after hours with interactive art performances, creative workshops, a pop-up bar and more!       Collage and Ink Techniques with Beth Fraser   Gallery 12, 6 – 10pm (Drop in)    Beth is a fashion illustrator and freelance artist whose work

• Dulwich Picture Gallery, London, SE21 7AD, United Kingdom