Gunnersbury

Fishing on the Potomac Lake

We’re delighted to announce that from Saturday 20 July 2019 Barnes & Mortlake Angling and Preservation Society will be carrying out work to restart fishing on the Potomac Lake under license from Gunnersbury Estate. The Society operate at two other locations in west London – Shadwells Pool near the Wetlands Centre in Barnes and the Thames Young Mariners’ Lagoon in Ham.

The Potomac Lake was created in the 1800s when clay was dug and baked for the production of chimneypots, tiles, bricks and domestic pottery; it was known as Cole’s Hole after the owner. When the Rothschild family acquired the lake they converted the kiln into a Gothic tower complete with boat house at the lower level and decorated the surrounding area with Pulhamite, a Victorian synthetic rock. After Gunnersbury Park opened to the public in the 1920s angling was practiced for many years on the Potomac and by restarting it we hope to bring back enjoyment through this traditional sport and improve management of the lake and banks as a place for nature.

Details of how you can join Barnes & Mortlake Angling and Preservation Society to fish on the Potomac will be available soon.

Parktennis

Parktennis is a free tennis event that runs every Saturday from 10:00 – 11:00 and caters for players of all ages and abilities. It is completely free to attend, all we ask is you register via www.parktennis.org. Equipment is provided if required.

Walk & Talk Group

Are you on a journey of self-exploration? Do you want to get closer to knowing who you truly are? Have you heard about self-discovery and want to talk to someone who is doing it? Come along to this Walk & Talk group to discover, uncover, or simply connect with others on this journey!

This group is a safe space to express the person you simply are and not the person you think you need to or should be. If you’re on a journey of self-discovery, why not come along to share how you are going about it and the insight you have learnt. And, if you don’t know who you really are because you feel defined by the role/s you play (a mother, father, professional in your field, extrovert, introvert), why not come along to explore who you might be. Become curious and you might be surprised (or not!) by what you find.

We’ll start at the cafe and see where the session takes us. If you struggle to find me, ask the helpful cafe staff to direct you my way.

A message from the organiser of Walk, Talk & Self-Discovery

I decided to set up these meet ups because it brings together the simple things in life – sharing stories and perspectives with others and being surrounded by nature. I’ve noticed that when I do these two things I gain a different perspective on life and get closer to my true nature, something that I’ve lost touch with over the years. I don’t think I’m alone with this experience. I’d like to encourage others to delve deeper into their true nature because it’s here where we are at our happiest, most fulfilled & at peace within ourselves & with the world around us. 

Jaspreet

Boating

Hire a pedalo this summer and splash about on the Round Pond.

Boating returns to the Round Pond (located right next to the Café) thanks to local operator Darren Farebrother. There will be six pedalos available for hire on a first come, first served basis.

The boats, which each hold up to 4 people, will be available on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays throughout the summer, subject to weather conditions. Please note that at least one person over 18 years old must be on each boat.

Hire prices start at £7.50 per half hour. Card payments only.

Find out what else there is to see and do in the Park.