The Fountain Pens
14 September - Green Walk
The Fountain Pens
Free Activity
Join The Fountain Pens, a friendly and welcoming creative writing group inspired by the beautiful Hubert Fountain and surrounding Victoria Park.
Whether you're an experienced writer or have never put pen to paper before, these free sessions are for everyone. Come along to meet new people, spark your imagination, build confidence in your writing, and most importantly, have fun!
Sita will help you to explore ideas in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. There's no pressure and no experience needed – just bring your curiosity and a willingness to get creative.
Book a space on as many sessions as you'd like, as each week, there will be a different topic we will explore.
Sundays, 10am to 12pm
September 6, 13, 20, 27
Community Room at Harper’s Cafe
Rhyme Time
14 September - Green Walk
The Fountain Pens
Free Activity
Join us for a fun-filled session of stories, songs, games, simple crafts and activities, all inspired by a different nature-themed book each week at our Victoria Park Rhymetime!
Perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers, it's a great way to explore nature through stories, play and creativity.
No need to prebook.
Fridays, 11am
September 4, 11, 18
Community Room at Harper’s Cafe
14 September - Green Walk
14 September - Green Walk
Free Activity
In a hectic world, find some calm in nature at our September Green Walk where we’ll be enjoying a special mindfulness session.
Join us for a gentle walk through Victoria Park, with short, guided mindfulness stops to engage your senses, slow down and connect with nature. Between each stop, there will be time to chat, catch up with friends or meet new people.
Monday 14 September, 10am
Meet outside Harper’s Cafe 10 minutes before the walk starts.
The walk will take up to 2 hours. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and comfortable footwear. Wheelchair- and buggy-friendly route options are available. Parking and public toilets are available on-site.
After the walk, there is an opportunity to get refreshments at Harper’s Café to continuing the socialising.
There’s no need to book, simply turn up for the start!
Park Yoga
Free Activity
This FREE weekly yoga class in Victoria Park runs up to (and including) 13 September from 9.30am to 10.30am
There’s no need to book, just bring a mat or towel to practice on and enjoy the wonderful benefits of yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting.
You’ll find our lovely local teacher, Elise, in the open space near the Community Hub and café – just look out for the Park Yoga flag.
To be kept up to date with the weekly classes, make sure you follow Park Yoga Ashford on Facebook.
These sessions have been brought to you by Ashford Borough Council and Park Yoga, a charity who provide free community yoga sessions around the UK.
17 September - Meadow Scything
Volunteer Session
Join us for a Volunteer Activity Day at Watercress Field on Thursday 17 September 2026 and discover the traditional craft of meadow scything.
Our previously trained volunteers will scythe the meadow whilst the rest of the group clear the cut grass to boost wildflower growth.
New volunteers are always welcome - it's a great opportunity to enjoy nature, meet new people and make a real difference to our park.
No experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm!
If you would like to attend you should wear long trousers and long sleeves. If sunny you should apply sunscreen and may want to wear a hat. Gloves are provided but you may prefer to bring your own. You should also bring a drink as well as lunch if you are staying the whole day.
9.30am to 3pm
Meet at the Volunteer Compound, Victoria Park.
Activity level: moderate to heavy.
24 September - Reptile Survey
Wildlife Survey
Join us at our next reptile survey in Great Chart and help discover which species call this area home. You can learn about local wildlife and conservation, meet like-minded people and enjoy the outdoors!
We’ll make our way around checking under reptile mats for evidence of snakes or lizards and recording any information and sightings.
You’ll need walking boots, long trousers and sunscreen if sunny. You may also want a hat.
9.30am to 11am
Meet at Hillcrest Allotments
W3W: encourage.makeup.empty
Activity level: moderate (a fair bit of walking on uneven ground)
10 October - Harry Potter Day
10 October - Harry Potter Day
10 October - Harry Potter Day
Hogwarts students (along with their magical or muggle friends and family) are invited to Victoria Park’s Harry Potter Day on Saturday 10 October from 10am to 2pm.
Each witch or wizard brave enough to enter the Chamber of Secrets will receive a challenge from Tom Riddle.
They can then test their knowledge of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets on a trail around the park and complete Riddle’s riddle.
Each student can enter a draw to win some magical prizes.
Parking at the park for cars, carriages and brooms will be very limited so magical and muggle folk should please take public transport or walk if they can. There is a nearby car park on Victoria Road, which is just a five-minute stroll away but this is not free so visitors will need to pay.
So come along at any time from 10am to 2pm for a magical day… but beware the Basilisk!
