Hampstead Summer Festival - GARDEN PARTY

If you have been to the Library’s Garden Party before you will remember how delightful  these afternoons have been.

The whole family can enjoy the lovely garden of Keats House while the children are entertained with rhyme-time, storytelling, art activities, a giant chess set and children’s books for sale at bargain prices.

There will also be an exhibition and prize-giving for the finalists of the Annual Hampstead Summer Festival Children’s Art Competition.

This year we have an added attraction of a display of birds of prey, a chance for everyone to get up close to these remarkable birds.

For the adult we have a wine bar, and - for everyone-  ice creams, tea and delicious cakes.

Free admission.

Hampstead has a long association with chess and The Hampstead Summer Festival has included chess in the fun every year since it’s inception.

Professional chess coach, Bryan Ellis,  will be on hand at the Family Garden Party in the Garden of Keats House on 26th June from 2-5pm. Bryan holds regular classes in Keats Library on  Saturdays and is brilliant with beginners as well as the more experienced kids. There will also be a giant chess set on the lawn as a fun introduction to the pieces.

There is a giant chess set (always popular with the kids) thanks to Tomer Eden and volunteers at our chess stall can give you information on chess clubs in your area, coaching for juniors, adults and seniors.