BeinVauxhall

Who gets to shape greener cities?

As part of Big Vauxhall Tree Week, this community roundtable brings together local experts working on tree planting, stewardship and urban green spaces — right here in Vauxhall.

From caring for young trees to thinking long-term about healthier streets, this is a chance to hear directly from the people helping shape the neighbourhood’s greener future.

There’ll also be a Q&A for questions and ideas from the room.

📅 Wednesday 13 May
🕡 6:30–8pm
📍 Camelford House, 89 Albert Embankment, SE1 7TP
🎟 Free (registration required via )

Sunday Summer evenings in Vauxhall….End the weekend properly. Stay local.

.coffee has opened on Black Prince Road, bringing a clean, simple approach to coffee in Vauxhall.

Run by Nancy and her crew, it’s all about good beans and properly made coffee — no fuss.

We stopped by for a taste test and can confirm: the flat white is spot on.

As more independents open across the area, this is another welcome addition to Vauxhall’s growing coffee scene.

📍 63 Black Prince Rd, SE11
🕒 Mon–Sun, 7:30am–4pm

🌳 Design Your Dream Treehouse 🪵

What would your perfect treehouse look like?

As part of Big Vauxhall Tree Week, local artist Vicky Long and DSHA Architects are inviting young people to spend the day sketching, building and creating ideas for dream treehouses in the middle of Vauxhall’s green spaces.

The workshop moves from drawing and observation through to model-making and hands-on prototyping using recycled materials — all inspired by the trees and landscape around Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens.

No experience needed. Just imagination.

📍 Meet in courtyard (by the café)
🗓 May 16
🕚 11am–4pm
👥 Ages 13–21
🎟 Only 10 places available

Lunch included.

Part of Big Vauxhall Tree Week — a week of events celebrating the trees, wildlife and green spaces across the neighbourhood.

👉 Register studio.long.co.uk at gmail.com

Andy & have been part of Vauxhall for years — a go-to for plants, pots and a bit of calm just off Black Prince Road.

Now, as it prepares to close, there’s a final chance to visit and take something lush for your living room.

It’s part sale, part farewell — and a moment to support a local independent that’s shaped Vauxhall’s green side.

📍 Urban Oasis Plants, Newport Street / Black Prince Rd, SE11
🕒 Limited time
💷 Reduced items available

Book it in. Vauxhall goes green. 🌿

Big Vauxhall Tree Week runs 10–17 May, bringing a full programme of walks, talks, screenings and community conversations into the neighbourhood.

Across the week, there’s a mix of guided walks, expert-led sessions, creative workshops and film screenings — all centred on one idea: greener neighbourhoods work better for everyone.

It’s also a chance to see what’s already changing in Vauxhall, with more planting, improved public spaces and stronger links between people and place.

📅 10–17 May
📍 Across Vauxhall
🎟 Many events free

👉 Full programme via link in bio

🌿 May in Vauxhall = new openings, big flavours + proper local energy 🌿

This month’s looking strong…

🌳 Big Vauxhall Tree Week bringing green ideas (and good people) together
🍔 serving up all-American comfort
🍜 .restaurant Battersea bringing bold new flavours just round the corner
🧠 Reset and recharge at
☕ Your new coffee stop: .Coffee
🛥️ now serving dosa (yes, really)
🌿 Last chance before it closes
🎬 : Bardo Loops () ✨➰ ⁠for something more thought-provoking
💅 Self-care sorted at .beautylondon

Big plans or last-minute ones — it’s all happening in SW8 and SE11.

👉 Full guide via link in bio

Three Buds. Coffee. Gelato. Community

What a treat for the summer to have a new place to eat gelato, drink iced coffee and hang out!

Welcome to Vauxhall . Founded by Sara, a local who ditched her job in the city to open the cafe located in the far right-hand corner of Vaxcuahll Park. Just opposite the model village.

Taste tested by the team, and we 100% approve of this gelato 😘

Big Vauxhall Tree Week: Lunchtime Walks 🌳

Take your lunch break outside.

As part of Big Vauxhall Tree Week, these guided walks take a closer look at the trees literally shaping Vauxhall’s streets and green spaces.

Led by Lambeth’s Tree Planting Programme Manager, Poppy George, the Tuesday walk will give you an insight into how trees are chosen, planted and cared for — and why they matter for air quality, biodiversity and cooling the city.

It’s practical, local and easy to fit into the day.

📅 12 & 14 May
🕐 1–2pm
📍 Meet at Tea House Theatre, Vauxhall Walk
🎟 Free (optional £4 donation to Trees for Cities)

Accessible route. Dress for the weather.

👉 Register via link in bio

Step out, learn something new and spend your lunch hour in Vauxhall.

Cherry Blossom Season, Vauxhall 🌸

That was quick.

Cherry blossom season has come and gone, and Vauxhall is already shifting into something greener, brighter and a little more summery.

Thanks to local Vauxhall woman for capturing it.