Family Story Walks Summer Term

Discover the secrets of Greenwich Park with our Family Story Walks. You and your clan will be guided by a dance artist who will explore themes from key historical figures and exciting moments from the park’s history. We meet at a new location in the park each week, learning about tales of some of its famous neighbours.

6 May – King James I.
13 May – John Flamsteed, the 1st Royal astronomer.
20 May – Queen Caroline.
27 May – Ignatius Sancho, former enslaved African, composer and 1st African to vote in the UK.
3 June – Olaudah Equiano, former enslaved African and writer.
10 June – Phillis Wheatley, former enslaved African and poet.

What to expect:

– Move and dance outdoors as a family.
– Explore themes of key historical figures.
– Listen and move to music.
– Create and play.

Attendance is free but places must be booked in advance.

We recommend this class for people aged 5+ and their adults. Individual adults without children are also welcome to attend. Please note that we do introduce some themes of Black history, slavery, the monarchy, sexuality and religion in some of the walks.

Start locations

We recommend using What3Words to find the exact location of each walk. You can download the app on your phone or visit what3words.com

The locations are as follows:

• 6 May – Meet behind The Queen’s House normal.task.skirt
• 13 May – Meet in The Old Royal Observatory Gardens swan.lovely.talent
• 20 May – Meet at Queen Caroline’s Bath door.charmingly.taking
• 27 May – Meet at Ignatius Sancho’s Plaque worth.motel.patio
• 3 June – Meet at the old reservoir store.arts.modern
• 10 June – Meet at the Flower Garden tips.mouse.bank

Produced by Greenwich Dance and Artstrust Productions In partnership with Greenwich Park, as part of Greenwich Park Revealed, with support from the National Lottery Heritage fund and National Lottery Community Fund and a Royal Borough of Greenwich Innovation Grant.