The Norwich Community Gardens Festival returns for its second year on 25-26 April 2026, inviting residents to explore more than 30 green spaces across the city. This free event celebrates the network of parks, orchards, and allotments maintained by local volunteers.
Organised by volunteers Alina Sandu and Lucy Moore Fuller with support from Norwich Eco Hub and Norwich City Council, the festival aims to help residents discover and engage with their local outdoor areas. Following a successful inaugural event in 2025 that featured 25 sites, this year’s expansion highlights the city’s 101 parks and green spaces, 18 allotments, and 81 playgrounds.
The weekend programme includes a variety of family-friendly activities, such as a bike ride coordinated by Critical Mass Norwich and Women’s Cycling Safety Audit Norwich, and a self-guided puzzle walk from Norwich Tales and Trails. Additionally, the Marlpit Community Garden will host a free herb propagation workshop led by Steve Land of Plant Hub.
Organiser Alina Sandu noted that the festival reflects the commitment of locals who dedicate their time to maintaining communal land. These efforts align with the council’s 10-year strategy to protect and connect green spaces, as well as recent initiatives like the NatureCityNorwich project and the creation of new gardens through the Green Hearts in Mile Cross partnership.
Further information about participating sites and the full schedule of events can be found at the Norwich Community Gardens Festival website.
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