Hidden River Festival, this Sunday - full line up announced

If you've been looking forward to the Hidden River Festival this Sunday then here's all the details you need for what's on where.

Finsbury Park - Main Site

Where: In the North East part of Finsbury Park, by Endymion Road and known as the American Gardens

What:

Big Top stage - a full line up of music from jazz, blues and surf to choral, plus a full bar with craft beers and lovely ciders.  You can see the full line up here: http://hiddenriverfestival.co.uk/big_top.php

Arts & Theatre stage - Comedy from 'Bear Funny', theatre, music and a history talk. Check it all out here: http://hiddenriverfestival.co.uk/art_theatre.php

Stalls galore - from Korean BBQ, to herbal remedies, local charities to kids face painting there are 40 stalls to visit, learn and buy from. For just a selection see, http://hiddenriverfestival.co.uk/stall_holders.php

Foraging walks - leaving at 1.30pm and 3.30pm, Andy our chief forager is planning to go through Finsbury Park and Woodberry Down Estate to help you identify local wild edibles.

History walks - At 2.30 and 4.00 pm, Hugh Hayes, who has written a history of Finsbury Park, will be leading two short walks focusing on some key historical moments in the history of Finsbury Park.

Free Hidden River Discovery Trail - Young explorers and their families and friends are invited to have fun solving a Hidden River mystery trail with the chance to win prizes. Pick up a free booklet at the Festival and then follow the easy two-mile trail along the New River Path from Finsbury Park to Clissold Park, solving clues along the way. The clues will help you to uncover which of 16 children is the secret descendant of the New River designer Edmund Colthurst.
 
New River Nature Quiz - The New River Nature Quiz will test your knowledge of the New River and what lives around it and there's a prize if you get all the questions right.

PLUS - Don't forget to pick up your Festival postcard when you arrive and collect stamps from each venue to qualify for a free coffee at The Castle Climbing Centre on Green Lanes.

Finsbury Park - Edible Landscapes London

Where: In Finsbury Park, just near the Manor House Entrance

What: ELL is a volunteer-led project which aims to help Londoners grow more of their own food. On the day there will be edible plants to learn about and junk modelling activities for kids.

http://www.ediblelandscapeslondon.org.uk/‎

London Wildlife Trust

Where: East Reservoir Community Garden, Newnton Close (http://goo.gl/maps/QXCl3)

What: A picnic, family nature hunting and history - http://bit.ly/14iqYWy

The Castle Climbing Centre

Where: Green Lanes, N4 2HA (http://goo.gl/maps/HYfky)

What: 'Open house' tours, architecture & climbing