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Russell Square calling all chess players
This summer, we’d like to tempt you to use the open air chess boards in Russell Square by the side of the Caffè. It really is the most marvellous spot – and mostly in the shade! The boards are free to use and the Caffè has chess sets and clocks (for the keen players) all available […]
Remembering 7/7 20 years on
On 7 July 2025, London will mark the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 bomb attacks on London’s transport network, with a service of commemoration at the 7/7 Memorial in Hyde Park, organised by the Mayor of London. It will be by invitation for those directly affected but also livestreamed for public viewing. Fifty-two people died […]
Goodgym supports Brunswick Square volunteers
Friends of Brunswick Square Volunteers were supported in their gardening efforts in the gardens by four Goodgym runners recently. The team weeded and removed rubbish around the western entrance to the garden. As part of the summer and autumn programme this year FoBS are planning to introduce additional planting to enhance the visual experience. In […]
Join us for a free Summer Party in St George’s Gardens, Sat 7 June, 2-5pm
You are invited to Friends of St George’s Gardens free Summer Party on Saturday, 2 till 5pm. We’re looking forward to welcoming you with music, a children’s entertainer, Punch and Judy, face painting, a Bollywood dance workshop, a community choir, second hand books, and – of course – tea and cakes. Do come, and bring […]
No BBQs permitted in the squares
Due to the continued hot and dry weather, Camden Council are temporarily banning the use of barbecues in all Camden managed parks and green spaces. They will continue to monitor the situation and will update the position if anything changes. Please be aware of guidance from the London Fire Brigade Grass fires | London Fire […]
Spring blossom in Mecklenburgh Square Gardens
A rare glimpse, through a gate, into Mecklenburgh Square Gardens, showcasing the wonderful display of spring blossom.
Join a Local Walk in Bloomsbury with expert guide, Sunday 27 April, 3 pm
Camden Guide Daniel Hausherr is leading a walk on Sunday 27April, starting at 3.00pm at the Handel Street entrance to St George’s Gardens. Daniel has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the area. The walk will last about an hour and will return to the Gardens, after taking in fine houses, hospitals, a water source, an undertaker’s […]
Hear Bob Gilbert at St George’s Gardens AGM
The Friends of St George’s Gardens AGM is next Thursday 20 March 2025 at 7pm in the Coram Foundation meeting room. It’s easy to find – just go past the School of Pharmacy and the Foundling Museum on the north side of Brunswick Square and through the gate into the Coram campus. The entrance is […]
Spring has sprung
A wonderful week of warm sunshine brought March in like a lamb and the crowds came out to enjoy it in Gordon Square, among others. We felt spring had come to the Bloomsbury Squares at last after gloomy, cold January and February. But alas, more normal weather has returned this chilly week.
Bloomsbury Squares & Gardens 