Redbridge will welcome HM Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh for a visit to Valentines Park and Mansion with a four day festival and exhibition celebrating art & design in London over the last six decades.
Major galleries, museums, colleges and universities will exhibit works of art and iconic design during this unique event, including the Tate and Saatchi galleries.
Other attractions will include vintage fun fair rides, local bands, Classic British Cars, local artists, and much more.
A special Designer/Maker’s Craft Fair including 40 stalls will take place on Saturday and Sunday featuring the best from the famous Old Spitalfields Market, which is dedicated to showcasing the UK’s most talented designers and makers, including beautifully crafted and bespoke ceramics, textiles and fashion items. For more information visit www.designersmakers.com.
Children and families will love ‘Pink Milk and Giant Peaches’ - a Big Top book party. Combining set design and the best in children's book illustrations Pink Milk and Giant Peaches bring the ages of books alive. Children will enjoy climbing through the Hungry Caterpillar's apple, joining in the Mad Hatter's tea party and going on a bear hunt. Storytellers and authors will be reading from the best loved children's literature throughout the weekend.
The London Pride Festival of Art and Design - 60 years of bright ideas
Date: Thursday 29 March to Sunday 1 April
Time: Thursday 2pm-5pm, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm
Age: Suitable for all ages
Tickets: Free
Bookings: No need to book, just drop in
Six decades of art and design in London to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. This is one event that you certainly won’t ever forget, so don’t miss it, put a note in your diary, come along and be a part of history.
Exhibitors will include:
• The Tate Gallery – works of art from modern British artists
• The Design Museum – design icons and works celebrating 60 years of British design
• The Saatchi Gallery – iconic Mini
• Central St Martins School of Art and Design – British Design talent old and new
• Royal College of Art – architectural models & displays
• London Metropolitan University - future design
Other attractions during the event will include:
• Classic British Cars
• Refreshments
. Visit the new dry garden, the first major piece of planting in Valentines Mansion & Gardens since the Rose Garden in the 1870s.
• Activities for children including Milk & Giant Peaches – A Big Top Book Party.
• Local bands (Saturday & Sunday only)
• Local artists
• Artworks by Redbridge Schools
• Open house at the Artists Studios, Valentines Mansion
(Saturday & Sunday only)
• Designer/Makers Craft Fair – Saturday & Sunday only, featuring about 40 stalls with the best from the famous Spitalfields Market. For more information visit www.designersmakers.com.
• Funfair on Melbourne Field with Vintage rides including traditional swingboats and carousel. (charges apply). Fair will be open 11am-8pm Thursday-Sunday.
Visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/jubilee for the most up-to-date information.
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