The relationship between people, plants, and fungi for both food and medicine goes back hundreds of thousands of years. In recent centuries, this knowledge has almost been forgotten....
Take a gentle stroll and learn about the wild, edible, and healing spring herbs growing around Hampstead Heath. Uncover their past uses by the communities around them.
Discover:
wild plant and tree identification
folklore & traditional uses of herbs
top tips for recipes and remedies
Please bring a notepad and pen, and dress appropriately for potentially muddy fields and rain. Waterproof shoes are advised, just in case.
£40/£30* concessions. (please see T&Cs below)
*We also have 2 complimentary spaces for unwaged/low-waged participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Please email if you would like to know more about this, please don’t be shy, we were there once too.
Location on booking, but around NW3 (Hampstead Heath Overground)
*T&Cs
The walk will go ahead even if the weather is not ‘perfect’: unless there are severe weather warnings. Kim & Vicky reserve the right to make the decision if the walk goes ahead and will inform participants. If such circumstances occur, a refund or a transfer of the ticket will be possible.
Full refunds are possible if cancellations are no later than 14 days before the walk. 50% refunds are available if cancellations are over 14-7 days. No refunds are possible if the attendee cancels less than 7 days before the walk.