Invisible Palace
@invispalace.bsky.social
South London charity Invisible Palace believe arts, heritage, and green activities should be available, affordable, and accessible to all. We fundraise to host events that make this happen.
Sixty years ago on the Upper Terrace in Crystal Palace Park there still stood statues representing Sheffield, South America, India and Turkey. To find out more join Secrets of the Sculptures walk with City Guide Andrea Vail. 📅 Sunday 9 August 🕥 10.30am 🎟️ bit.ly/4fzByBw #LondonWalks #Heritage
💜 "The benefits have been remarkable." Since 2019, Invisible Palace's Defy Gravity project has helped local children discover circus arts with My Aerial Home. One parent told us: "Her confidence and self-esteem have grown significantly" That's why access to creative opportunities matters. 🎪💜
Secrets of the Sculptures returns to Crystal Palace Park on Sunday 9 August at 10.30am. Join City Guide Andrea Vail for a guided walk exploring the historic terraces and the stories behind the sculptures, using archive research and historic images. 🎟️ bit.ly/4fzByBw #CrystalPalacePark #LondonWalks
What a difference a Friday morning makes. 🌿 Thanks to our Friday gardeners for completing the deadheading of the Euphorbia at Jubilee Gardens, Crystal Palace Park. Despite the dry weather, the garden is looking refreshed and ready for the next season. 💚 #FlowerFriday #Volunteer #PollinatorGarden
Looking great at the Crystal Palace Museum garden 🌿 Thanks to Invisible Palace volunteers, planting from October 2024 is thriving, including Acanthus mollis, Persicaria amplexicaulis and Verbascum. Thanks to @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for supporting continued work #CommunityGardening #CrystalPalace
🌿 Friday volunteers started to deadhead Euphorbia wulfenii at Jubilee Gardens in Crystal Palace Park. ✂️ cut flowered stems back to the base to encourage strong new growth. ⚠️ Wear gloves when pruning Euphorbia, sap can irritate skin. 📷 show Euphorbia after deadheading, cut to base and before
☀️ It's a beautiful day at Vicar's Oak. The Echinops are looking their best in today's sunshine. Native to southern and eastern Europe, they're perfectly suited to warm, dry weather and are a favourite with bees and other pollinators. #CommunityGardening #Biodiversity #Pollinators
We've been exploring biodiversity in spaces in Crystal Palace Park we help care for using the gARTENreich survey 🐝🦋🌼 We’ve created a simple two page form with instructions on how to do the survey - have a go in a green space near you: drive.google.com/file/d/17b7c... #biodiversity #gardening
With a changing climate we are trying to think of different ways to get water to the roots of plants where it needs to be 💦 One experiment here using bamboo rather than plastic pipe. Short term success - let's see how it goes! #gardening #London
Today is Windrush Day. Celebrate the incredible contribution of the Windrush Generation and their descendants with events happening across the capital. From history workshops to walking tours and much more⬇️ londonist.com/london/thing...
Windrush Day 2026: Things To Do In London
Immerse yourself in Caribbean heritage and Black British history.
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To be practical, there is much to recommend the peony. I will make a list of its virtues. It is a very long-lived plant, increasing yearly in vigour if you will only leave it undisturbed. It likes to stay put. #gardening
This year we’re reaping the rewards of good rose care 🌹 Volunteers did a careful prune in late winter and have been regularly deadheading – and the results are looking beautiful. 🍇 Plus: can you spot the grape? 👀 #gardening #volunteers
Make It Monday next Monday 22 June - join us at 11am at the Paxton Centre for a relaxed, social making session ✨ Grab a free drink & help create bags of duck food that support Invisible Palace, or bring along your own portable project & enjoy half-price coffee in a welcoming, collaborative space ☕
The Vicar’s Oak flowerbeds are bursting into bloom, and the bees are making the most of it too 🐝🌸 A lovely reminder of how small green spaces can support local wildlife while brightening up our neighbourhood. #gardening #bloomscroll
Last couple of tickets left for this Sunday’s guided walk: The World on the Upper Terrace 🌿 Join us in Crystal Palace Park as we explore the fascinating stories behind the 24 statues that once stood on the Upper Terrace. Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-world-... #history #London
Thank you to everyone who came to our Plant Sale on Sunday - we’ve never had so few plants left at the end of the day! Your support helps us keep the Vicar’s Oak flowerbeds looking great for everyone to enjoy 💚 We’d love to hear how the plants are getting on in your gardens.
Have you ever wondered about the traces of Victorian villas in Dulwich Upper Wood? Find out more on our Short Walk from the Vicar’s Oak to Dulwich Upper Wood on Wednesday 27 May, 10:30am–12pm. Book your spot 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/short-walk... #history #heritage
A reminder that we’re having a Plant Sale this Sunday 10 May, 10am-1pm - join us at the Vicar’s Oak flowerbeds to give your garden a refresh this spring! All proceeds go towards our gardening brightening this corner of Crystal Palace 🌈 #gardening #plants
This month, we’re celebrating spring and Invisible Palace’s 10th year with a programme showcasing our work across growing, local and world heritage, and cultural visits. Find out more on our website or get in touch with any questions at info@invisiblepalace.org.uk ✉️
Join walk leader Manasi Pophale of History Speak for a guided walk and conversation exploring the lost Upper Terrace statues of Crystal Palace Park on Sunday 17 May, 11am-1pm. Book your spot: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-world-... #heritage #history
Come along to our Plant Sale on Sunday 10 May, 10am-1pm with a lovely selection of houseplants and garden plants! Find us at the Vicar’s Oak flowerbeds, on the corner of Anerley Hill and Crystal Palace Parade. All proceeds go towards our gardening work brightening this corner of Crystal Palace 🌈
So exciting to see the progress on the restoration of the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs
Crystal Palace Dinos@cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · 4mo agoSome photos from a sunny walk in Crystal Palace Park this morning, showing progress on the actual dinosaurs Colours! Some different than others! Monocle emoji!
Join us on Monday 27 April at 11am for Make it Monday, a relaxed, social making session at the Paxton Centre ✨ Grab a free drink and help create bags of duck food that support Invisible Palace, or bring along your own portable project and enjoy a welcoming, collaborative space. #community #volunteer
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a beautiful sunny walk from the Vicar’s Oak to Westow Park this Easter Monday, uncovering the rich history of the Crystal Palace Triangle along the way ☀️ A special thank you to our knowledgeable guide, Stephen Oxford. #LocalHistory #history
🛒 MOST WANTED ITEMS – CAN YOU HELP? We are currently running low on the following essentials: Tinned Cold Meats Long Life Desserts Long Life Fruit Juice UHT Milk Coffee Mens Deodorant Ladies Deodorant Laundry Sheets/Gel Adult Toothbrushes Carrier Bags
Huge thanks to @clearcommunityweb.bsky.social for an incredible year of support and dedication to our local community at Anerley Town Hall! Your hard work makes a real difference! 🙌
1 week left to apply to be our Freelance Lead Community Gardener 🌿 We’re seeking an experienced gardener with an interest in working alongside volunteers & staff to create sustainable community-supported gardens. More info 👉 invisiblepalace.org.uk/opportunities #gardener #job
A small group of Invisible Palace volunteers are meeting up next Monday 23 March at 11am for a spot of making at The Paxton Centre. If you happen to have a portable making project on the go you would be most welcome to join us. Makers can take advantage of half price coffee ☕ #volunteering #creative
