Community Gardening at ancient Church in Finchley

Improve the local environment

Barnet

Location
St Mary-at-Finchley Church
Hendon Lane
London
N3 1TR
Date and time
14:00 - 16:00
Saturday, 6th of June 2026
Who this task will support
St Marys Church Finchley
he church was established sometime in the 12th century. There is reference to a church here in 1274, and evidence of a building even before then. By 1356 it was dedicated to St Mary.[2] The building has been altered many times since its foundation and the oldest parts, the north wall and the tower (which seems to have had a steeple during the 16th and 17th centuries), date from the reign of King Henry VII.

St Mary-at-Finchley Churchyard Gardening Saturday 6th June | 14:00– 16:00

📍 St Mary-at-Finchley Church Hendon Lane Finchley London N3 1TR

Join us for a gardening session at one of Barnet’s most historic and beautiful sites.

St Mary-at-Finchley is the oldest church in the area, with parts of the building dating back to the 12th century. The churchyard contains many listed memorials and is a peaceful green space in the heart of Finchley — a place of history, reflection and community.

This session is hosted as part of the church's London Festival of Architecture week of events.

The gardening activity is facilitated by Helen, who has been doing fantastic work supporting the upkeep of this important site.

Good to know

You’re very welcome to: • Come for the full session • Arrive late or leave early • Stay for as long or as short a time as you’re able

Every bit of help makes a difference.

This is a great opportunity to: • Support a historic Barnet landmark • Improve a shared community green space • Get outdoors and do something practical and meaningful

Would be lovely to see a few GoodGym Barnet faces there!

How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Who's going

  • Benjamin Emavwoyan

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Location
St Mary-at-Finchley Church
Hendon Lane
London
N3 1TR
Date and time
14:00 - 16:00
Saturday, 6th of June 2026
Who this task will support
St Marys Church Finchley
he church was established sometime in the 12th century. There is reference to a church here in 1274, and evidence of a building even before then. By 1356 it was dedicated to St Mary.[2] The building has been altered many times since its foundation and the oldest parts, the north wall and the tower (which seems to have had a steeple during the 16th and 17th centuries), date from the reign of King Henry VII.
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

St Mary-at-Finchley Church
Hendon Lane
London
N3 1TR

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Led by George Ttoouli

Poet, climber, gardener, environmental campaigner, teacher, editor - not necessarily - but usually - in that order.

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