When you hear the name ‘Brentford’, your mind is likely to go one of two ways – the Art Deco structures of the Great West Road’s Golden Mile or the west London spot’s Premier League football team. But there’s a lot more to this corner of TW8 than interesting buildings and the Bees. Located where the River Brent meets the Thames, the area is a little waterway oasis, while its proximity to Kew Gardens means you’re only ever a stone’s throw from one of the world’s great botanical gardens.
Between June and September, it will also be the setting of The Brentford Project’s Summer Series – a programme of free workshops and events taking part in this new Ballymore-developed residential quarter.
Like the idea of filling your home with plants but lack green fingers? This workshop is for you. Run by Glass Gardens, the class will see you create your own terrarium – like an aquarium, but full of air plants, miniature ferns and succulents. Not only will you learn a new skill, but as terrariums are easier to care for than other house plants, you should come away with some flora that lasts longer than a month… July 1 & August 5, noon
The city’s food scene is legendary, but each corner of the capital has its own delicacies that are well worth travelling for. The Brentford Project Food Festival is a day-long celebration of west London’s best culinary delights and includes street food-style stalls, deli counters from local producers, and wine, coffee, and more to wash it down with. See yourself as a bit of a gourmet guru? Be sure to catch live cooking demos, kids pizza-making workshops and margarita-making masterclasses before grooving the night away at a Disco Music Night hosted by local DJs Disco Paradiso and Plonkers. Sat July 29, 11am-late. Be sure to reserve your free ticket.
Brentford is home to a number of start-ups who have set up shop in the waterside community, bringing new ideas to the area’s creative and cultural scene. As part of The Brentford Project’s Summer Talks: Entrepreneur Edition, you’ll discover what attracted them to one of London’s up-and-coming hubs, what’s next for their businesses, and any advice they have if you’re thinking of quitting the day job and taking the plunge. August 10, 7pm Reserve your free ticket.
The jewel in the crown of The Brentford Project Summer Series, the Summer Party is an all-day extravaganza of food, drink, live music performances in the bandstand, and more. A classic garden party, there will be plenty of Pimms, and activities for all ages. Sat August 12, 11am-6pm Reserve your free ticket.
Find out more about The Brentford Project Summer Series 2023 and reserve your tickets today!
