30 July 2026

Summer is in full swing, and there's still plenty of time to enjoy everything our Explore Outdoors programme has to offer. Set in the beautiful Victoria Park, these free arts and wellbeing sessions invite you to slow down, breathe a little deeper and spend time in nature, whether that's through gentle movement, creative workshops, mindful walks, or simply sharing a peaceful moment with others.

Each session offers a chance to reconnect with yourself, meet new people and enjoy the simple benefits of being outdoors. You can join as many or as few activities as you like, and whether you're returning for another session or thinking of coming along for the first time, we'd love to welcome you.

And if the park has left you glowing, why not make a stop at The Gallery Cafe afterwards? Our new summer menu has just arrived, and with air conditioning now keeping things nice and cool, it's the perfect place to escape the heat. Settle in with an iced drink or a coffee, enjoy a bite to eat, and take your time before heading home.

Check out our What's on page and read on to find out what's coming up soon, or download a PDF version on the button below.

What's on this week

Don't miss your chance to be part of our next Freshly Squeezed Scratch Night. Applications close Friday 7th August at 5pm, so if you've been thinking about submitting your work, this is your sign to go for it.

Join Porsha Hill next Saturday 8th August, for a hands-on introduction to natural dyeing—explore its history and techniques, and create your own unique design using plant dyes.

Qayyah's yoga classes are a smooth, continuous, playful flow of different yoga postures. The class is a 'dynamic vinyasa', which means linking movement to your breath.

An afternoon of mindful movement, yin yoga, mudras and yoga nidra to balance your summer energy with Sarah Burgess.

Join us next Friday 7th August for our monthly D/deaf Cafe, an inclusive, integrated space where people can come together to have conversations using BSL, and enjoy a presentation by a D/deaf professional or someone working to support the D/deaf Community.

Enjoy Backyard Biennial: East, a free eight-week arts festival from Whitechapel Gallery, bringing together exhibitions, performances, walks, workshops and more across East London. St Margaret's House is proud to be one of more than 40 local partners helping to shape this celebration of the area's creativity, communities and stories. Explore the programme and join us.

Pop into The Gallery Cafe to pick up your free map!