Name: Islington Health and History walk: Rosemary Gardens N1
Start: 2026-05-29T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-29T12:15:00+01:00
Location: Rosemary Gardens

Islington Health and History walk: Rosemary Gardens N1

A stroll around Rosemary Gardens - beautiful planting and local history, including an ancient inn, an old cobbled path and a lost church
About this Event

In partnership with Islington Council, join Islington Guide Lesley Thompson for a gentle walk around leafy Rosemary Gardens and the surrounding streets and buildings. We will stroll past grassy and wilder woodland areas, see planting to encourage wildlife, a tree that grows beans and a football training pitch opened by Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger!

Centuries ago, archery was a popular sport here, then the local inn’s pleasure gardens and country air attracted visitors from the City until a lead factory was built on the site. We will also learn more about the intriguing local history, including the nearby canal, houses and warehouses.

Meet at 11am inside the park gate on Southgate Road N1 3JP closest to Downham Rd (there are two gates, this is the one by the bus stop).