The Garden Party - Chapelfield Gardens

Play, create and celebrate at The Garden Party

Chapelfield Gardens is the centre point of the Lord Mayor's Weekend, running from midday to late on Saturday. Enjoy live music, joyful theatre and performances that pop up when you least expect them. Get creative, join the dancing and dive into hands-on fun for all ages. Tuck into tasty treats and refreshing drinks that keep the good vibes flowing all day.

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Fairyland Crafting

Step into a world where creativity meets the natural world. The Fairyland Trust offers enchanting crafting workshops that weave together nature, storytelling, theatre and a touch of magic.

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The Actual Reality Arcade

Interactive lifesize computer games, come and play Kong, Whack!, Laser Run, Tetris, Pacman and more!

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The Gamestation

“Drop In. Start Up. Game on” We are a mobile gaming service that hosts events at your chosen location.

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DNA Kids' Disco

Chapelfield Gardens Bandstand sees a full takeover by the amazing DNA Kids Disco!

Dizzy O'Dare

Dizzy O'Dare ruffles feathers with Falconry Dismay, an anarchic and wild flight into the world of falconry shows. Showcasing the extraordinary talents of three majestic birds of prey while, our expert handler holds tight to keep the show going, you will belly laugh through the raucous, anarchic ride that is Falconry Dismay. Not to be missed!

Fraser Hooper

Guaranteed giggles galore from internationally award-winning funnyman Fraser Hooper. This hilarious show features a stunt duck, a human fish, eccentric dancing, and the silliest boxing match you have ever seen. So get a ringside seat for a belly aching knockout performance.