Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

***Weekly Class | Thursday evenings, 7pm - 8pm***

Shibashi means 18 moves in Mandarin. It is a set of 18 gentle flowing exercises derived from Yang style Tai Chi and breathing techniques and movements from Qigong to improve flexibility, mobility, posture and balance as well as to improve mental wellbeing. The focus on breathing and the various chest opening exercises are ideal for improving lung conditions; the rocking, twisting and stretching exercises massage internal organs and aid digestion and circulation.

Shibashi can be considered as a moving, mindful meditative practice benefitting mind, body and soul. Each session will include a warm-up, various Qigong exercises and either set 1 or set 2 Shibashi. Come solo or with friends - no experience required.

£5 | For bookings & further details please e-mail Kathy at shibashikathy@gmail.com or text on: 07443 578860.

Discover your inner strength and serenity with our Thursday evening yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis.  This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

£10 | To get booked onto one of the classes use the button below or to find out more, email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Would you like to find out more about yourself and your aspirations? Join Bettie for a workshop where you can discover more about your dreams and future goals. In a very calm and fun environment, each participant will create their own vision/mood board, a collage of images, powerful words and quotes. This session is an excellent opportunity for creative expression and self-reflection.

Come solo or with friends. Materials are provided, but feel free to bring along any bits and pieces you’d love to use or be inspired by!

This course is designed and led by Bettie Honc, creator of Wellbeing Journaling.

£5 | Book your spot!

Come and get connected at the Men’s Circle, a supportive and inclusive in-person gathering designed to help men pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves and others.

It’s a non-judgmental space to process and engage in honest conversations with men who are committed to working on themselves. Join us to share experiences, offer and receive support, and build meaningful connections.

The Men’s Circle is a monthly gathering on Saturday mornings, hosted by Lau from Mentoring Advocacy Network CIC. 

Sessions are FREE although a £5 donation is welcome | Get in touch for more details: contact@manmentoring.org.uk.

Discover your inner strength and serenity in our Saturday morning yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis. 

Natasha’s popular yoga sessions blend poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

£10 | To get booked onto one of the classes use the button below or to find out more, email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Craft Kit Rescue Club - Turn “one day” into day one

How many craft kits do you have waiting at home?

Whether it’s rock painting, crochet, embroidery, needle felting, macramé, paper craft, painting by numbers, diamond painting, or something completely different, this is your chance each month to finally open the box and get started.

Bring along your craft kit, treat yourself to a drink and a slice of cake from the Garden Room Coffee Bar, and enjoy a relaxed, friendly session where you can make a start alongside other creative people. If you’ve been putting it off because the instructions look daunting, you’re worried about making mistakes, or you simply don’t know where to begin, help is on hand.

This isn’t a formal class—everyone will be working on different projects at their own pace—but you’ll have encouragement, practical support and the motivation that comes from creating together.

No pressure. No expectations. Come solo or with friends. Just bring your kit, find a table, and take that first step.

Bring your own craft kit. Suitable for adults of all abilities.

FREE | Book your spot!* | Part of our Loved & Wanted programme

*drop-in spaces may be available on the day - ask in The Garden Room

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

***Weekly Class | Thursday evenings, 7pm - 8pm***

Shibashi means 18 moves in Mandarin. It is a set of 18 gentle flowing exercises derived from Yang style Tai Chi and breathing techniques and movements from Qigong to improve flexibility, mobility, posture and balance as well as to improve mental wellbeing. The focus on breathing and the various chest opening exercises are ideal for improving lung conditions; the rocking, twisting and stretching exercises massage internal organs and aid digestion and circulation.

Shibashi can be considered as a moving, mindful meditative practice benefitting mind, body and soul. Each session will include a warm-up, various Qigong exercises and either set 1 or set 2 Shibashi. Come solo or with friends - no experience required.

£5 | For bookings & further details please e-mail Kathy at shibashikathy@gmail.com or text on: 07443 578860.

Discover your inner strength and serenity with our Thursday evening yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis.  This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

£10 | To get booked onto one of the classes use the button below or to find out more, email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Make & Wonder Summer Sessions - Creative sessions rooted in nature, place and story. Printing, drawing, sewing and making together — for curious minds of all ages.

Join local creative educator Lauren for two new creative morning sessions for families this August. Head into the garden to look closely at the natural world, then come back inside to respond through monoprinting — a magical printmaking technique where every print is a surprise. Drawing warm ups, choice of materials and plenty of time to experiment at your own pace.

Lauren is a qualified primary school teacher, tutor and practising printmaker with many years’ experience working with children and families. Through Make & Wonder, Lauren combines educational expertise, scientific curiosity and hands-on creative practice to design thoughtful learning experiences rooted in process, wonder, resilience and joy.

Adults warmly welcome to make alongside children. Suitable for ages 7+.

Session 1 — Into the Garden: Friday 07 August, 10.30am-12.30pm

Session 2 — Looking Closer: Friday 21 August, 10.30am-12.30pm

FREE | Limited spaces so booking is essential (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)

Coming soon — Make & Wonder Friday day-time sessions for home educating families. Watch this space!

These Make & Wonder Summer Sessions are free however, as spaces are limited, we do advise you to reserve your place. If you know you won’t be able to attend, please let us know in advance so that we can offer your spot to someone else. Thanks!

Get Your Hands Muddy: Pottery Wheel Taster Session for Ages 8–16

It's messy, it's tactile, and it's completely screen-free. Pottery wheel throwing is a fun and creative way to make your own pottery pieces. 

Our beginner-friendly hands-on taster workshop gives children and teenagers an amazing opportunity to learn how to use a spinning wheel to shape clay into different forms such as bowls, cups, and vases. Everyone works at their own wheel with hands-on help throughout, and small class sizes mean nobody gets left out.

There will be plenty of second attempts, because squashing it and starting again is half the fun! Aprons are provided but clay gets everywhere, so please wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty.

Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.

Please note, a parent or carer must stay with children under 12 for the whole session.

£5* | Spaces are limited so booking is essential | Part of our Loved & Wanted programme

*non-refundable deposit redeemable against purchases in The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar on the day

Discover your inner strength and serenity in our Saturday morning yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis. 

Natasha’s popular yoga sessions blend poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

£10 | To get booked onto one of the classes use the button below or to find out more, email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Get Your Hands Muddy: Pottery Wheel Taster Session for Ages 8–16

It's messy, it's tactile, and it's completely screen-free. Pottery wheel throwing is a fun and creative way to make your own pottery pieces. 

Our beginner-friendly hands-on taster workshop gives children and teenagers an amazing opportunity to learn how to use a spinning wheel to shape clay into different forms such as bowls, cups, and vases. Everyone works at their own wheel with hands-on help throughout, and small class sizes mean nobody gets left out.

There will be plenty of second attempts, because squashing it and starting again is half the fun! Aprons are provided but clay gets everywhere, so please wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty.

Designed and led by Merissa Hylton, a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in London.

Please note, a parent or carer must stay with children under 12 for the whole session.

£5* | Spaces are limited so booking is essential | Part of our Loved & Wanted programme

*non-refundable deposit redeemable against purchases in The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar on the day

The Mulberry Circle - Root • Flow • Flourish

Come and join The Mulberry Circle, a welcoming monthly gathering each month for women to pause, breathe and reconnect with themselves, one another and nature.

Held in the beautiful Mulberry Room at The Exchange and inspired by the nearby Mulberry Tree and Sarah Price Garden, each gathering offers a gentle space for rest, reflection, guided practices and meaningful conversation.

Wherever you find yourself today, you are warmly welcome. There is nothing to prove here. Together we become a little more rooted, a little more spacious, and a little more connected to ourselves, to one another and to what matters most.

The Mulberry Circle is a monthly gathering hosted by Benaifer Patell, a Daring to Rest Yoga Nidra Facilitator and Coach

Suggested Donation £10 (donate on the day in The Garden Room) | Book your spot!

Donation-based in support of  A Common Paradise, The Exchange's initiative to raise funds to maintain and support the wonderful Sarah Price garden at The Exchange for all to enjoy. 

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Garden Lates: Evening Tours | Thursday 27 August, 6:20pm - 7:15pm

Come on down to The Exchange for one of our Garden Lates this summer!

On Thursday 27 August we will be offering an evening tour of our stunning garden with Head Gardener, Selina, to coincide with our late bar opening in The Garden Room.

Whether you come solo or with friends, this is the perfect opportunity to see our Sarah Price-designed garden at its best outside of our usual opening hours and to come and socialise over a glass of wine in a beautiful setting.

Make the most of the evening and stay a little longer in the Garden Room bar, open until 8:30pm* for our Garden Lates.

£7 (includes a drink from the Garden Room Bar) | A few drop-in places may be available - ask in The Garden Room

*bar last orders 8:00pm

***Weekly Class | Thursday evenings, 7pm - 8pm***

Shibashi means 18 moves in Mandarin. It is a set of 18 gentle flowing exercises derived from Yang style Tai Chi and breathing techniques and movements from Qigong to improve flexibility, mobility, posture and balance as well as to improve mental wellbeing. The focus on breathing and the various chest opening exercises are ideal for improving lung conditions; the rocking, twisting and stretching exercises massage internal organs and aid digestion and circulation.

Shibashi can be considered as a moving, mindful meditative practice benefitting mind, body and soul. Each session will include a warm-up, various Qigong exercises and either set 1 or set 2 Shibashi. Come solo or with friends - no experience required.

£5 | For bookings & further details please e-mail Kathy at shibashikathy@gmail.com or text on: 07443 578860.

Discover your inner strength and serenity with our Thursday evening yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This new class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis.  This class blends poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

£10 | To get booked onto one of the classes use the button below or to find out more, email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Twirl into Magic at The Exchange!
Is your little one ready to discover the joy of dance? Join Nina and the Viv’Art Movement Academy for a special FREE pre-school ballet taster session designed for ages 2.5 to 4 years.

This welcoming drop-in session introduces toddlers to the grace and fun of the world of ballet in a space that celebrates both creativity and professional technique. It’s the perfect, low-pressure way for your child to explore movement, build confidence, and take their very first steps into the wonderful world of Dance!

We can’t wait to see you there!

For more information, please contact info@vivartmovementacademy.com or visit the Viv’Art Movement Academy website.

To register for a class, please use the ‘Book Here’ button below.

FREE | DROP-IN

Summer Holidays Family Art Club

Looking for a free creative activity the whole family can enjoy? Come along to our special summer holidays Family Art Club session for a relaxed, hands‑on workshop where grown‑ups and little ones can get arty together.

Meet other local families, explore fun arts and crafts, and give your children the chance to make new friends while expressing their creativity. This welcoming session celebrates making, playing and spending quality time together away from the rush of everyday life.

✨ Discover the joy and wellbeing benefits of arts and crafts
✨ Learn simple techniques with friendly guidance
✨ Create something totally unique – the design is up to you!

Whether you choose to collaborate as a family or work side‑by‑side on your own creations, this workshop is all about sharing ideas, experimenting, and making festival memories together.

All abilities welcome – just bring your imagination!

FREE | DROP-IN | Part of our Loved & Wanted programme

Discover your inner strength and serenity in our Saturday morning yoga class, run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi. This class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis. 

Natasha’s popular yoga sessions blend poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

£10 | To get booked onto one of the classes use the button below or to find out more, email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Family Art Club

Looking for a free creative activity the whole family can enjoy? Come along to Family Art Club - a relaxed, hands‑on workshop where grown‑ups and little ones can get arty together.

Meet other local families, explore fun arts and crafts, and give your children the chance to make new friends while expressing their creativity. This welcoming session celebrates making, playing and spending quality time together away from the rush of everyday life.

✨ Discover the joy and wellbeing benefits of arts and crafts
✨ Learn simple techniques with friendly guidance
✨ Create something totally unique – the design is up to you!

Whether you choose to collaborate as a family or work side‑by‑side on your own creations, this workshop is all about sharing ideas, experimenting, and making festival memories together.

All abilities welcome – just bring your imagination!

FREE | DROP-IN | Part of our Loved & Wanted programme

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the Garden Room Shop + Coffee Bar or perhaps a small donation if you can to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join Ruth & Elly in our monthly “Exploring Watercolour painting” workshop, on the first Thursday of each month.

Ruth and Elly continue their hugely popular sessions as they introduce you to the world of watercolours and lead you through all aspects of this fascinating subject. Whether you’re a beginner or an accomplished artist, come along and give it a whirl! This is not necessarily about the finished artwork but more about absorbing the atmosphere and colourfully expressing yourself on paper.  

Please bring your own materials if you can, although we will have a small stock of materials available for those that aren’t able to.

£10 | Book your spot!

Join Ruth from“whatif “ for their monthly Art Club session.

The art club will give you the opportunity to meet with like-minded people to explore water-based art in whatever way you wish. You will use your own materials and your own unique interests to explore your artistic goals, at the same time you will be able to share information and gain skills from other artists around you. 

Just £5 per session - pay when you come along. No need to book. 

Come solo or with friends!

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

SAVE THE DATE! JOIN US FOR ‘ERITH MADE’ ON SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER!

Get ready for our packed programme of events + activities as part of the annual ERITH MADE festival, celebrating our town, people and places all across Erith!

tex craft Open Studios + Garden Tours 

Curious about what happens at The Exchange? Join us for our Open Studios. Meet the team, see what our Community Makers are creating — from chairs, tables and ceramics for the community to use, to our woven plant pots and Erith Gold plant labels and Hemmings trays for sale — and try a taster session in the Workshops to take your first step in a traditional craft. You can also join Head Gardener Selina for a tour of our Sarah Price-designed garden - recently featured on BBC Gardeners’ World - and perhaps treat yourself to a new plant propagated right here in our beautiful garden. 

Plus…movement and meditation sessions, arts & crafts sessions for all ages, Local History Talk, Laid Back Funk from Vinyl DJ, and much more!

Keep an eye on our What’s On guide over the next few weeks for full details!

10AM - 7PM | FREE ENTRY

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS - SAVE THE DATE - SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER

Get ready for our programme of FREE events + activities as part of HERITAGE OPEN DAYS, England’s largest festival of history and culture.

• tex craft Open Studios + Garden Tours 

• Walnut Tree Estate Local History Talk 

• Old Library History Tour + Become a tex Maker

Plus…movement and meditation sessions, arts & crafts sessions for all ages, Laid Back Funk from Vinyl DJ, and much more!

Keep an eye on our What’s On guide for full details!

10AM - 7PM | FREE | Part of the ERITH MADE festival & HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

Discover your inner strength and serenity with this special FREE morning yoga session as part of our ERITH MADE festival. Run by Natasha from The Coaching Yogi, this class is designed to suit both beginners and experienced yogis. 

Natasha’s popular yoga sessions blend poses and techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and balance, whilst also promoting a sense of calm and focus, setting the tone for the day ahead.

Whether you're starting your yoga journey or looking to refine your practice, this welcoming environment provides the perfect space to connect with your body and mind.

To find out more and to book your space, please email natasha@thecoachingyogi.co.uk.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

FREE | Book your spot! | Part of ERITH MADE 2026

Turn “one day” into day one

How many craft kits do you have waiting at home?

Whether it’s rock painting, crochet, embroidery, needle felting, macramé, paper craft, painting by numbers, diamond painting, or something completely different, this is your chance each month to finally open the box and get started.

Bring along your craft kit, treat yourself to a drink and a slice of cake from the Garden Room Coffee Bar, and enjoy a relaxed, friendly session where you can make a start alongside other creative people. If you’ve been putting it off because the instructions look daunting, you’re worried about making mistakes, or you simply don’t know where to begin, help is on hand.

This isn’t a formal class—everyone will be working on different projects at their own pace—but you’ll have encouragement, practical support and the motivation that comes from creating together.

No pressure. No expectations. Come solo or with friends. Just bring your kit, find a table, and take that first step.

Bring your own craft kit. Suitable for adults of all abilities.

FREE | Book your spot!* | Part of our Loved & Wanted programme

*drop-in spaces may be available on the day - ask in The Garden Room

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Family Art Club

Looking for a free creative activity the whole family can enjoy? Come along to Family Art Club - a relaxed, hands‑on workshop where grown‑ups and little ones can get arty together.

Meet other local families, explore fun arts and crafts, and give your children the chance to make new friends while expressing their creativity. This welcoming session celebrates making, playing and spending quality time together away from the rush of everyday life.

✨ Discover the joy and wellbeing benefits of arts and crafts
✨ Learn simple techniques with friendly guidance
✨ Create something totally unique – the design is up to you!

Whether you choose to collaborate as a family or work side‑by‑side on your own creations, this workshop is all about sharing ideas, experimenting, and making festival memories together.

All abilities welcome – just bring your imagination!

FREE | DROP-IN | Part of our Loved & Wanted programme + ERITH MADE 2026

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the Garden Room Shop + Coffee Bar or perhaps a small donation if you can to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Have you ever wondered what we get up to at The Exchange? Well, why not pop into our "Open Studios" event, where you can meet the team and hear about some of the incredible things that our Community Makers are making, the traditional craft skills they are learning and the friendships that are blooming. Everything that is made here is in service of the community - we make things that we can use, like our chairs and tables; and we make things that we can sell, like woven plant pots and embroidered napkins. 

The Workshops will also be offering little taster sessions so you can get an idea of what's involved and perhaps take the first step in developing a new craft skill.

FREE | DROP-IN | Part of the ERITH MADE festival & HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

Join our Head Gardener, Selina Ozanne, for a short, informal tour of our beautiful garden, designed by Sarah Price and recently featured on BBC Gardeners’ World.

Though small, this young but rapidly developing garden has several areas with distinct atmospheres and an incredible diversity of planting, united by Sarah's painterly eye.

Meet on the Garden Room terrace.

Tour times: 11am & 2pm

FREE | Spaces are limited to book your spot! | Part of the ERITH MADE festival & HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

Join local host Carolina and uncover the remarkable history behind our beautiful building, the people who shaped it, and its role in the community over the years.

Discover too how to become a TEX Maker to learn traditional craft skills, and help create beautiful, useful products as part of our creative making community, or tend to our incredible Sarah Price-designed garden packed with unusual shrubs, perennials and ephemerals suited to all kinds of garden situations.

All ages are welcome.

FREE | DROP-IN | Part of the ERITH MADE festival & HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

Join local historian Ken Chamberlain for this fascinating illustrated talk as he takes us on a short but historical virtual journey around the Walnut Tree Estate, from the house to Library, Council Offices, Trams, Electricity, and the College, all built in the back garden, so to speak!

FREE | DROP-IN | Part of the ERITH MADE festival & HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

Join our Head Gardener, Selina Ozanne, for a short, informal tour of our beautiful garden, designed by Sarah Price and recently featured on BBC Gardeners’ World.

Though small, this young but rapidly developing garden has several areas with distinct atmospheres and an incredible diversity of planting, united by Sarah's painterly eye.

Meet on the Garden Room terrace.

Tour times: 11am & 2pm

FREE | Spaces are limited to book your spot! | Part of the ERITH MADE festival & HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

Join Vinyl DJ Nick Davey in The Garden Room Bar for some late afternoon laid back funky tunes.

FREE | DROP-IN | Part of ERITH MADE 2026

Join Kathy Leaf for a FREE relaxing afternoon introduction session working through Shibashi Set 1 and other Qigong exercises as part of our ERITH MADE festival programme.

Shibashi, which means 18 movements in Mandarin, can be viewed as a fusion incorporating elements of both Tai Chi and Qigong (energy practice or cultivation). It is a mindful, moving meditation and is safe for all ages and abilities. Set 1 Shibashi can be completed sitting or standing.

FREE | Book your spot! | Part of ERITH MADE 2026

Let’s talk about Women & Girls’ Health

The Women and Girls’ Health Hub (WGHH) is for Bexley residents aged 13+ who are female or have a female reproductive system.

Come along to this free Women & Girls’ Health Hub drop-in session, run by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, where you can get advice, information and support. It is a great opportunity to meet the team of women's health advocates and trained volunteers who will be happy to answer any questions you might have in a safe and confidential environment.

TOPICS COVERED

Heavy periods | Menopause | Contraception | Pre-pregnancy

For more information, visit The Women and Girls’ Health Hub or contact asia@bvsc.c.o.uk / 01322 524682.

FREE | DROP-IN

Please note: this is not a clinical service, so if you need medical support, please self-refer via the Lilie Hub.

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

The Mulberry Circle - Root • Flow • Flourish

Come and join The Mulberry Circle, a welcoming monthly gathering each month for women to pause, breathe and reconnect with themselves, one another and nature.

Held in the beautiful Mulberry Room at The Exchange and inspired by the nearby Mulberry Tree and Sarah Price Garden, each gathering offers a gentle space for rest, reflection, guided practices and meaningful conversation.

Wherever you find yourself today, you are warmly welcome. There is nothing to prove here. Together we become a little more rooted, a little more spacious, and a little more connected to ourselves, to one another and to what matters most.

The Mulberry Circle is a monthly gathering hosted by Benaifer Patell, a Daring to Rest Yoga Nidra Facilitator and Coach

Suggested Donation £10 (donate on the day in The Garden Room) | Book your spot!

Donation-based in support of  A Common Paradise, The Exchange's initiative to raise funds to maintain and support the wonderful Sarah Price garden at The Exchange for all to enjoy. 

Join Ruth & Elly in our monthly “Exploring Watercolour painting” workshop, on the first Thursday of each month.

Ruth and Elly continue their hugely popular sessions as they introduce you to the world of watercolours and lead you through all aspects of this fascinating subject. Whether you’re a beginner or an accomplished artist, come along and give it a whirl! This is not necessarily about the finished artwork but more about absorbing the atmosphere and colourfully expressing yourself on paper.  

Please bring your own materials if you can, although we will have a small stock of materials available for those that aren’t able to.

£10 | Book your spot!

Join Ruth from“whatif “ for their monthly Art Club session.

The art club will give you the opportunity to meet with like-minded people to explore water-based art in whatever way you wish. You will use your own materials and your own unique interests to explore your artistic goals, at the same time you will be able to share information and gain skills from other artists around you. 

Just £5 per session - pay when you come along. No need to book. 

Come solo or with friends!

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Turn “one day” into day one

How many craft kits do you have waiting at home?

Whether it’s rock painting, crochet, embroidery, needle felting, macramé, paper craft, painting by numbers, diamond painting, or something completely different, this is your chance each month to finally open the box and get started.

Bring along your craft kit, treat yourself to a drink and a slice of cake from the Garden Room Coffee Bar, and enjoy a relaxed, friendly session where you can make a start alongside other creative people. If you’ve been putting it off because the instructions look daunting, you’re worried about making mistakes, or you simply don’t know where to begin, help is on hand.

This isn’t a formal class—everyone will be working on different projects at their own pace—but you’ll have encouragement, practical support and the motivation that comes from creating together.

No pressure. No expectations. Come solo or with friends. Just bring your kit, find a table, and take that first step.

Bring your own craft kit. Suitable for adults of all abilities.

FREE | Book your spot!* | Part of our Loved & Wanted programme

*drop-in spaces may be available on the day - ask in The Garden Room

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

3D Coral Reef Embroidery Workshop | Create a Stunning Underwater 3D Textile Art Piece

Looking for a creative escape and a chance to try something truly different?

Join Mandy @MandyTextileArt and step into the magical world of 3D embroidery, where thread and fabric come alive in stunning, sculptural detail.

Whether you’re completely new to embroidery or already love to stitch, Mandy will gently guide you step by step through a range of raised embroidery techniques in a relaxed and supportive workshop. You’ll learn how to create texture, depth and movement as you stitch a vibrant underwater coral reef.

All materials are included, and you’ll receive everything you need to continue and finish your project at home at your own pace.

Come solo or with friends and learn new skills, meet fellow makers and enjoy a few hours of mindful creativity while making something truly unique. Suitable for beginners and experienced stitchers alike.

£40 | Booking essential!

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

The Mulberry Circle - Root • Flow • Flourish

Come and join The Mulberry Circle, a welcoming monthly gathering each month for women to pause, breathe and reconnect with themselves, one another and nature.

Held in the beautiful Mulberry Room at The Exchange and inspired by the nearby Mulberry Tree and Sarah Price Garden, each gathering offers a gentle space for rest, reflection, guided practices and meaningful conversation.

Wherever you find yourself today, you are warmly welcome. There is nothing to prove here. Together we become a little more rooted, a little more spacious, and a little more connected to ourselves, to one another and to what matters most.

The Mulberry Circle is a monthly gathering hosted by Benaifer Patell, a Daring to Rest Yoga Nidra Facilitator and Coach

Suggested Donation £10 (donate on the day in The Garden Room) | Book your spot!

Donation-based in support of  A Common Paradise, The Exchange's initiative to raise funds to maintain and support the wonderful Sarah Price garden at The Exchange for all to enjoy. 

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Family Art Club

Looking for a free creative activity the whole family can enjoy? Come along to Family Art Club - a relaxed, hands‑on workshop where grown‑ups and little ones can get arty together.

Meet other local families, explore fun arts and crafts, and give your children the chance to make new friends while expressing their creativity. This welcoming session celebrates making, playing and spending quality time together away from the rush of everyday life.

✨ Discover the joy and wellbeing benefits of arts and crafts
✨ Learn simple techniques with friendly guidance
✨ Create something totally unique – the design is up to you!

Whether you choose to collaborate as a family or work side‑by‑side on your own creations, this workshop is all about sharing ideas, experimenting, and making festival memories together.

All abilities welcome – just bring your imagination!

FREE | DROP-IN | Part of our Loved & Wanted programme

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the Garden Room Shop + Coffee Bar or perhaps a small donation if you can to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Turn “one day” into day one

How many craft kits do you have waiting at home?

Whether it’s rock painting, crochet, embroidery, needle felting, macramé, paper craft, painting by numbers, diamond painting, or something completely different, this is your chance each month to finally open the box and get started.

Bring along your craft kit, treat yourself to a drink and a slice of cake from the Garden Room Coffee Bar, and enjoy a relaxed, friendly session where you can make a start alongside other creative people. If you’ve been putting it off because the instructions look daunting, you’re worried about making mistakes, or you simply don’t know where to begin, help is on hand.

This isn’t a formal class—everyone will be working on different projects at their own pace—but you’ll have encouragement, practical support and the motivation that comes from creating together.

No pressure. No expectations. Come solo or with friends. Just bring your kit, find a table, and take that first step.

Bring your own craft kit. Suitable for adults of all abilities.

FREE | Book your spot!* | Part of our Loved & Wanted programme

*drop-in spaces may be available on the day - ask in The Garden Room

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Family Art Club

Looking for a free creative activity the whole family can enjoy? Come along to Family Art Club - a relaxed, hands‑on workshop where grown‑ups and little ones can get arty together.

Meet other local families, explore fun arts and crafts, and give your children the chance to make new friends while expressing their creativity. This welcoming session celebrates making, playing and spending quality time together away from the rush of everyday life.

✨ Discover the joy and wellbeing benefits of arts and crafts
✨ Learn simple techniques with friendly guidance
✨ Create something totally unique – the design is up to you!

Whether you choose to collaborate as a family or work side‑by‑side on your own creations, this workshop is all about sharing ideas, experimenting, and making festival memories together.

All abilities welcome – just bring your imagination!

FREE | DROP-IN | Part of our Loved & Wanted programme

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the Garden Room Shop + Coffee Bar or perhaps a small donation if you can to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

The Mulberry Circle - Root • Flow • Flourish

Come and join The Mulberry Circle, a welcoming monthly gathering each month for women to pause, breathe and reconnect with themselves, one another and nature.

Held in the beautiful Mulberry Room at The Exchange and inspired by the nearby Mulberry Tree and Sarah Price Garden, each gathering offers a gentle space for rest, reflection, guided practices and meaningful conversation.

Wherever you find yourself today, you are warmly welcome. There is nothing to prove here. Together we become a little more rooted, a little more spacious, and a little more connected to ourselves, to one another and to what matters most.

The Mulberry Circle is a monthly gathering hosted by Benaifer Patell, a Daring to Rest Yoga Nidra Facilitator and Coach

Suggested Donation £10 (donate on the day in The Garden Room) | Book your spot!

Donation-based in support of  A Common Paradise, The Exchange's initiative to raise funds to maintain and support the wonderful Sarah Price garden at The Exchange for all to enjoy. 

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Turn “one day” into day one

How many craft kits do you have waiting at home?

Whether it’s rock painting, crochet, embroidery, needle felting, macramé, paper craft, painting by numbers, diamond painting, or something completely different, this is your chance each month to finally open the box and get started.

Bring along your craft kit, treat yourself to a drink and a slice of cake from the Garden Room Coffee Bar, and enjoy a relaxed, friendly session where you can make a start alongside other creative people. If you’ve been putting it off because the instructions look daunting, you’re worried about making mistakes, or you simply don’t know where to begin, help is on hand.

This isn’t a formal class—everyone will be working on different projects at their own pace—but you’ll have encouragement, practical support and the motivation that comes from creating together.

No pressure. No expectations. Come solo or with friends. Just bring your kit, find a table, and take that first step.

Bring your own craft kit. Suitable for adults of all abilities.

FREE | Book your spot!* | Part of our Loved & Wanted programme

*drop-in spaces may be available on the day - ask in The Garden Room

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

Family Art Club

Looking for a free creative activity the whole family can enjoy? Come along to Family Art Club - a relaxed, hands‑on workshop where grown‑ups and little ones can get arty together.

Meet other local families, explore fun arts and crafts, and give your children the chance to make new friends while expressing their creativity. This welcoming session celebrates making, playing and spending quality time together away from the rush of everyday life.

✨ Discover the joy and wellbeing benefits of arts and crafts
✨ Learn simple techniques with friendly guidance
✨ Create something totally unique – the design is up to you!

Whether you choose to collaborate as a family or work side‑by‑side on your own creations, this workshop is all about sharing ideas, experimenting, and making festival memories together.

All abilities welcome – just bring your imagination!

FREE | DROP-IN | Part of our Loved & Wanted programme

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the Garden Room Shop + Coffee Bar or perhaps a small donation if you can to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join us for our Thursday evening Board Games Club, every Thursday evening from 6pm!

We have a pile of games just waiting for you. From Chess to Catan, Munchkin to Monster Mayhem we have a big selection for you to try. Our friendly volunteers will be on-hand to recommend games and show you how to play.

Whether you’re looking to spend an evening socialising with friends and family or want to come on your own and meet new people, why not come cut a deck or roll some dice with us! All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Join fellow fibre art enthusiasts for a relaxed weekly gathering at The Exchange! Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, weave, or cross-stitch, this is your perfect space to:

• Progress your projects in a supportive atmosphere

• Share tips and gain inspiration

• Connect with local crafters to work on community projects

Come solo or with friends and bring your materials and projects. New to knitting or crocheting? Our friendly volunteers are on hand to offer starting pointers! This is an informal social session – no formal instruction, just a welcoming community to craft and connect. All ages welcome (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult).

Drinks & snacks available to purchase from the bar.

FREE | DROP-IN

This event is free however we ask you to consider making a purchase from the bar or perhaps a small donation if you can, to support The Exchange in keeping these community events accessible for everyone.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Our Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar serves as the welcoming entrance to The Exchange, offering a curated selection of hand-crafted products made in our beautiful Grade II-listed Old Library building, alongside homewares, books, garden supplies, and gifts from small producers who share our commitment to craft, plants, and social and environmental sustainability. The Coffee Bar offers hot and cold drinks and sweet treats to enjoy in the space, out in the garden, or to take away, making it an inviting place to meet friends, enjoy coffee and cake, or take a quiet moment in our stunning Sarah Price–designed garden.

 All proceeds from The Garden Room directly support the ongoing work of The Exchange.

Open Thursday + Friday, 10am - 4pm | Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Conceived by award-winning designer Sarah Price and planted and tended by an enthusiastic group of local residents alongside our Head Gardener, Selina, our garden is rapidly growing into a must-see green space, which remains free to access for everyone to enjoy.

Visit during our opening hours to explore the garden, enjoy a drink and perhaps a treat from The Garden Room Shop & Coffee Bar, and relax outside as you take in the wonderful views.

The Mulberry Circle - Root • Flow • Flourish

Come and join The Mulberry Circle, a welcoming monthly gathering each month for women to pause, breathe and reconnect with themselves, one another and nature.

Held in the beautiful Mulberry Room at The Exchange and inspired by the nearby Mulberry Tree and Sarah Price Garden, each gathering offers a gentle space for rest, reflection, guided practices and meaningful conversation.

Wherever you find yourself today, you are warmly welcome. There is nothing to prove here. Together we become a little more rooted, a little more spacious, and a little more connected to ourselves, to one another and to what matters most.

The Mulberry Circle is a monthly gathering hosted by Benaifer Patell, a Daring to Rest Yoga Nidra Facilitator and Coach

Suggested Donation £10 (donate on the day in The Garden Room) | Book your spot!

Donation-based in support of  A Common Paradise, The Exchange's initiative to raise funds to maintain and support the wonderful Sarah Price garden at The Exchange for all to enjoy.