Events in Barnet parks
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Upcoming events in parks
May
Kidz World Fun Fair
Victoria Park
11 to 21 May from 11am to 7:30pm
Zippos Circus
Montrose Playing Fields
17 to 22 May from 12pm to 9pm
Big Fun Walk
Cherry Tree Wood
21 May from 7:30am to 1pm
June
Coggers Nationwide Amusements Fun Fair
Friary Park
26 May to 6 June from 12pm to 8pm
Race the Neighbours
Cherry Tree Wood
4 June from 9am to 11am
Barnet Medieval Festival
Byng Road Playing Fields
10 and 11 June from 10:30am to 5pm
Children's Day
Childs Hill Park
11 June from 12pm to 6pm
East Finchley Festival
Cherry Tree Wood
18 June from 12pm to 6pm
Teddy Bears Picnic
Mill Hill Park
18 June from 2pm to 4pm
Macbeth Garden Suburb Theatre
Little Oak Wood Open Air Theatre
23 June to 4 July from 1pm to 10:30pm
Maccabi GB Community Fun Run
Copthall Playing Fields
25 June from 8am to 6pm
Barnet Vale Festival
Tudor Park
25 June from 11am to 4pm
Refugee Week Event
Victoria Park
25 June from 1pm to 5pm
Eid Prayers in the Park
Montrose Playing Fields
28 or 29 June from 7:30am to 3:30pm
Community Eid Festival
West Hendon Playing Fields
28 or 29 June from 9am to 11am
Eid Prayers in the Park
Glebelands
28 or 29 June from 9am to 12pm
July
Bike4Kef Finish Line
Hendon Park
2 July from 2pm to 5:30pm
The Wind in the Willows & A Midsummer Night's Dream
Mill Hill Park
2 July from 3pm to 8pm
MH & Sons Fun Fair
Oak Hill Park
8 to 16 July from 1pm to 9pm
Jazz on the Green
Hadley Green
9 July from 1pm to 6pm
The Wizard of Oz
Mill Hill Park
16 July from 3pm to 5pm
August
51st and T-Live Festivals
Copthall Playing Fields
5 August from 11am to 10pm and 6 August from 11am to 9pm
Coggers Nationwide Amusements Fun Fair
Friary Park
11 to 20 August from 12pm to 8pm
Barnet Pride
Victoria Park
20 August Time TBC
Kidz World Fun Fair
Victoria Park
24 August to 3 September from 11am to 7:30pm
Urban Gamez 2023
Heybourne Park
25 August from 9am to 6pm
September
Summer Jam Festival 2023
Scratchwood Open Space
2 September from 12pm to 9pm
The London Interfaith Fun Run
Copthall Playing Fields
11 to 21 May from 12pm to 6pm
Hosting an event in a Barnet park
If you are interested in holding an event in 1 of Barnet’s parks or greenspaces, our events service is available to help guide you through the process.
What we class as an event
Events are defined as:
- a gathering of 50 or more persons, or
- where infrastructure is brought to site, or
- where activities are proposed (licensable or other) which may constitute an event. For example, music, catering, or co-ordinated activities
Further information regarding the scope of this process including the Parks that are available to hire, can be found in our Events in Parks Policy (ODT, 580 KB)
There is a separate process for Barnet Sports applications
To apply for an event on council land that is not managed by the Greenspaces and Leisure Service (events on the highways), please contact the relevant council department directly.
The application process
Our Summary of Application Stages Flowchart (PDF, 535 KB) explains the stages of the process, full details can be found in our supporting Events in Parks Policy (ODT, 580 KB)
Make an initial enquiry
We need to check that your proposal is possible before asking you to make a formal application. We need to check that:
- you're applying through the correct process
- the land you want to use is managed by Parks and Greenspaces
- the land you wish to hire is available on your proposed dates
- your proposal can be considered in line with our Events Policy
Please email the Event Service with the following information:
- a few sentences to introduce yourself/your company and your experience in delivering similar events
- a site map showing proposed site layout and location (and/or route map where applicable).
- an overview of proposed activities that will be taking place at the event
- a summary of any proposed infrastructure to be brought to site (2 marquees, 20 gazebos, 5 toilets, 1 stage)
- event dates and times including both the construction and open phases (must include arrival, open, close, offsite dates and opening times)
- anticipated attendance: maximum expected per day (DAILY) and maximum expected at any 1 time (PEAK)
- event ticket fees (if applicable)
Apply to host an event
You will be required to provide detailed information about your event including risk assessments, site plans and evidence of valid insurance.
Application deadlines
The completed application form and supporting documentation (including site plan, risk assessment and insurance documentation) must be submitted within these timescales:
Small (up to 499 daily attendance)
You must apply at least 6 weeks before the proposed event date.
Medium (500 to 4999 daily attendance)
You must apply at least 10 weeks before the proposed event date.
Large (5000 to 9999 daily attendance)
You must apply at least 26 weeks before the proposed event date.
Major (10,000 and above daily attendance)
You must apply at least 26 weeks before the proposed event date.
Complex (Check Event Policy)
You must apply at least 26 weeks before the proposed event date.
Fees and charges
Our fees and charges document explains the fees associated with an event application. The fees applicable to your specific event will be confirmed upon acceptance of your application.
Supporting documents
Events in Parks Policy (ODT, 580 KB)
Terms and Conditions (PDF, 315 KB)
Events guidance notes and checklist (PDF, 111 KB)
Events Risk Assessment pack (PDF, 53 KB)
Site Inspection Form (ODT, 64 KB)
Contact
If you're new to organising events or would just like to talk through your ideas, get in touch if you have any questions.
Events service: barnet@theeventumbrella.com