Christmas Fair at The Green Backyard
Our Christmas Fair intends to bring the community together in a festive and joyful celebration of the year. We are offering a space where independent retailers and artists can sell their handiwork. We want to champion our local creators...
Harvest Festival 11th September
FREE 11am – 4pm Green Backyard After one of the hottest summers on record, join us for Harvest Festival at the Green Backyard and celebrate our vibrant community growing project in the heart of the city. Lots of fun...
Spring Fair 8th May 2022
Step into spring with us at the Green Backyard and celebrate our vibrant community growing project in the heart of the city. Lots of fun for the whole family, drop by between 11 and 3. What will you discover...
April Volunteer Day
Come along and lend a hand on site. You’re welcome to stay for all or part of the day but it’s useful if you can be there at the start. Tea and biscuits provided but please bring lunch. Children...

Creating a Market Garden
Join us for this free six week course, where you will learn about the considerations of a market garden while actively helping The Green Backyard start theirs. Each week there will be a mixture of engaging activities and exploring...

Gardening together
Free six week course on gardening and sharing the benefits of being outdoors whilst collectively engaging and learning about gardening in this beautiful green space’s main garden. The group will learn about caring for the garden through gentle activity...

Creative Gardens
Join us for this free 6 week course to explore how inspiration can be taken from nature and the beautiful site. We will explore how different artists represent nature and complete an individual arts project on an aspect of...

Working with wildlife in the garden course
6 week course Join us for this free course where you will be exploring how to promote wildlife in your garden, create habitats, and explore biodiversity. Each learner will create and build items to be able to support wildlife...

Plot to Plate Course (online then in person)
Join us for this 6 session course across 3 months where you will learn how to grow and cook your own food – from plot to plate. You will learn how to plan and grow a range of food...

Introduction to Outdoor Cookery at Paston
Join us for this free experience of cooking and eating in this community space. You will have the opportunity to cook and eat a seasonal dish, whilst discussing seasonal produce. All food and equipment will be provided. Attendance is...