

Gardens Update and Feature!
We have some wonderful new additions to the gardens! On top of all of the glorious greenery and flowers, we're thrilled to have some beautiful new wooden signs placed around the lawn and beds. The signs were created by one of our residents, Amber, and her sister - thank you so much! Amber was also out in the gardens recently, equipped with a camera! We're sharing her wonderful photos here, for everyone to enjoy. If you've taken some photos of the Penn Road of the gardens a
secretarypennroad
Apr 291 min read


Spring Blooms in Penn Road Gardens
If you’ve walked through the gardens recently, you’ve probably noticed it already, but spring is returning to the gardens, and there’s a lot to see! The hellebores are out in force at the moment, they are a recent addition but are already becoming a firm favourite! The crocuses are making themselves known too, they're popping up all around the gardens and are a joy to see. Alongside them you can also spot some rosemary in flower, early blossoms on branches, and of course the

Merry Phillips
Apr 201 min read


PARTY 20TH JUNE 2026! Party in the Park anouncement!
Come along to our Summer Party in the Park – Saturday 20th June! Join us in Penn Road Gardens on Saturday 20th June, from 3pm to 6pm for a relaxed afternoon with neighbours, friends, and local families. There will be plenty going on, including live entertainment, music, games, a quiz, and a raffle, along with food stalls, face painting, and pottery activities. It’s always a great mix of people and a wonderful chance to spend time together as a community in the gardens, we wou

Merry Phillips
Apr 171 min read


Get Involved: Gardening Sundays
On the last Sunday of every month, a small crowd gathers in Penn Road Gardens — gloves on, trowels ready, and smiles at the ready. Our Monthly Gardening Sundays have become one of the nicest ways to spend a morning with neighbours. Everyone’s welcome — no experience needed! Some people prune or plant, others sweep paths or simply chat and enjoy the fresh air. It’s relaxed, social, and surprisingly satisfying to see what we can achieve in just a couple of hours. We meet from 1

Merry Phillips
Apr 131 min read


2025 Winter Gathering!
Our annual Winter Gathering is coming up soon! Join your neighbours in The Gardens on Sunday 30th November, 2–4pm for an afternoon of festive cheer as we light our sustainable Christmas tree together. There’ll be singing, kids’ games, mulled wine, and plenty of seasonal snacks — a lovely way to catch up, meet new faces, and welcome the winter season as a community. If you’d like, bring along a tray bake, snack or treat to add to the table — there’s always plenty to share

Merry Phillips
Nov 7, 20251 min read


Test Your Local Knowledge!
Couldn’t make it to the Summer Party? Here’s your chance to try one of our most popular games from the day! Below are the photos from our Penn Road Photo Map Challenge — each picture was taken somewhere in or around our local area. Can you match them to the right spots on the map? Take a look through the images and see how many you recognise — from familiar corners to hidden details you might walk past every day. Think you got them all right? Check your answers here!

Merry Phillips
Oct 1, 20251 min read


Penn Road 2025 Summer Party Recap
Thank you to everyone who came along to this year’s Penn Road Summer Party, what a brilliant afternoon it was! Sunshine, music, laughter, and neighbours from all around Holloway came together to make it one of our best celebrations yet.

Merry Phillips
Jul 6, 20252 min read


Penn Road Through the Seasons
Penn Road has its own kind of magic all year round. In spring, the trees burst into leaf and the Gardens come alive with colour — tulips, daffodils, and the first picnics of the year. Summer brings long evenings, chatter from the benches, and the sound of neighbours sharing food and laughter at the annual Penn Road Summer Party. As autumn arrives, the leaves turn gold and drift down onto the pavements, giving the street that wonderful warm glow. Even in winter, when the trees
secretarypennroad
Apr 19, 20251 min read


Sept 9th – date for Party in the Park announced!
Party in the Park will be held on Saturday September 9th from 2pm in the Penn Road Gardens. We are excited to announce the day for the return of this well-loved street tradition. There will be stalls, entertainments and food and drink, plus a lovely crowd from the local community. Can you help? We need volunteers to assist with running stalls and activities, serving food, setting up and taking down and more. If you can offer assistance please email .
Chair
Jul 6, 20231 min read
Cycleway 50 Scheme Details Announced Affecting Penn Rd
The council has begun an engagement period with residents affected by the Cycleway 50 scheme section from Nag's Head to York Way,...

Alex Fuller
May 17, 20231 min read


Penn Road Coronation Street Party Announced
A street party has been announced for the weekend of the Coronation on Sunday 7th May from 12:00pm. We look forward to a chance to get...

Alex Fuller
Apr 22, 20231 min read


2023 London & Islington "In Bloom" Entries Are Going In!
This year's applications for the London In Bloom and Islington In Bloom competitions are being submitted as we speak. As many of you will...

Alex Fuller
Apr 10, 20231 min read
Successful Arrest
We are pleased to relay that, thanks in part to the initiative and vigilance of some Penn Road residents, the police have been able to...

Alex Fuller
Mar 22, 20231 min read


Penn Road Gardens Planting
We are getting ready to put new plants into the front triangular bed in the gardens. The existing spring and summer flowers will be...

Alex Fuller
Mar 22, 20231 min read
