Guardians of Whitewebbs park

07/10/2026

Autumn Green Sketching Session in Whitewebbs Park - the Guardians of Whitewebbs' fifth event with Sharon Drew

Tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.com/guardians-of-whitewebbs/autumn-green-sketching-session-in-whitewebbs-park/e-vggyyg

We are so excited to announce that artist Sharon Drew will be hosting another free sketching with us in Whitewebbs Park on Saturday, 24th October 2026, from 11:00AM-12:30PM.

Our last four sessions together were truly wonderful experiences - see our 'Events' highlight on Instagram to view videos and photos of our past events.

These sessions are a way of celebrating the wonder of Whitewebbs. This different approach to art is all about the connection with nature, using experimental drawing techniques. We will sit under the majestic redwoods like last time, which are not far from the Café (directions below).

Find out more about Green Sketching in The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/nov/04/drawing-trip-sketching-in-lockdown-epping-forest-london and watch Ali Foxon's TED Talk: https://youtu.be/YMuZjg7l7Wg

Green Sketching is particularly suited to beginners or those who lack confidence in drawing; the process and experimental attitude is key rather than the end result. However, those with more experience are also welcome to explore this approach to outdoor sketching. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Materials will be provided. Sessions will run whatever the weather - appropriate clothing and footwear is recommended. We look forward to seeing you there!

Directions: we have noticed that Google Maps can take you on a much longer route than is necessary. Please, especially when coming by public transport, enter your destination as "Beggars Hollow, Enfield, EN2 9JN". This short road will take you to Whitewebbs Café, where this event will start. This means that you can take the most direct route.

Poster: Sam Gracie Tillbrook | Photos: Sharon Drew and Melisa Zulu | Leaves overlay: Lucas George Wendt via Unsplash

03/09/2026

We are extremely disappointed that Spurs has taken the decision to ignore the wishes of the local community and the new council administration. They have applied to the Court of Appeal for permission to appeal the recent High Court judgment which quashed planning permission for their development on Whitewebbs Park.

However, we remain undeterred. There was a strong High Court judgment in our favour finding the planning permission unlawful. Sir Timothy Kerr found Enfield Council misled its own planning committee and breached transparency provisions.

- read more of our update on our Crowd Justice page, linked here:

Whitewebbs Park, Enfield, is under threat from development by Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. Join us in protecting this beautifully, naturally rewilded park from destruction. 💚🌱

01/08/2026

27/07/2026

The High Court has quashed Tottenham Hotspur Football Co Limited’s planning permission to develop a large area of historic Whitewebbs Park in the London Borough of Enfield following a successful judicial review claim brought by Guardians of Whitewebbs CIC.

Benny Hawksbee, chair of Guardians of Whitewebbs, said:

“We are delighted with this outcome. We would like to thank our incredible community who generously funded this case; the Public Interest Law Centre; our solicitor Harriet Child and our incredible barristers Jenny Wigley KC, Alex Shattock and Claudia Hyde, who have gone above and beyond to put our case; the judge Sir Timothy Kerr for his fair judgment, and the community campaign groups Save Whitewebbs and Friends of Whitewebbs Park. Together, we have saved Whitewebbs Park for wildlife and future generations.

“We triumphed against the odds, against a greedy football club worth billions, but this should never have happened. There were clearly failures in assessing the value and biodiversity of Whitewebbs Park, and an emphasis on serving a football club over the local community, their wishes and their right to enjoy Whitewebbs Park in perpetuity. We hope wherever the new council and Spurs have planned for the facility going forward is not public or green space in Enfield and the local community is fully consulted. Nature is not for sale and needs to be protected more than ever!

https://www.pilc.org.uk/blog/high-court-quashes-spurs-planning-permission-to-develop-whitewebbs-park/

26/07/2026

The judicial review case went ahead despite Enfield Council choosing not to make any legal defence of its decision to award planning permission last year

25/07/2026

Guardians of Whitewebbs Community Nature Walk, 1st August 2026 at 1pm.

Join us on a Summer walk exploring the wonders of Whitewebbs! 🥰💚 The walk will be led by Benny Hawksbee. Meet at the café, Beggars Hollow, Whitewebbs Park, EN2 9JN (turn off Clay Hill).

We can't wait to see you there! Please tell your friends and family about the event and our campaign, and continue the fight with us! 🙏

Free tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.com/guardians-of-whitewebbs/t-gljrkel

Also, if you can't make this walk, we will be holding another walk on 29th August at 11am (this one will be led by expert, Russell Miller), so please save this date to your diary too! 🗓️

Directions: We have noticed that Google Maps can take you on a much longer route than is necessary. Please, especially when coming by public transport, enter your destination as "Beggars Hollow, Enfield, EN2 9JN". This short road will take you to Whitewebbs Café, where this event will start. This means that you can take the most direct route. 📍🗺

🖼 Photos by Alison Gracie of a Lesser Marsh Grasshopper in Whitewebbs Park, and graphics by Sam Gracie Tillbrook. Swipe on this post to see a variation of this grasshopper and where both were found! 🦗🌱

20/06/2026

Guardians of Whitewebbs Legal Update and Legal Challenge Gathering ⚖️

It's been an uncertain time but we finally have some very important news to share with you. Our judicial review will go ahead next week after all. 🙏

Swipe on this post to read, and find out more on our CrowdJustice page (link in bio). We can't wait to see you at the High Court! 💚

Graphics: Sam Gracie Tillbrook | Photos: David Castor and Guardians of Whitewebbs

26/05/2026

Guardians of Whitewebbs Community Nature Walk, 31st May 2026 at 12pm. Meet at the café, Beggars Hollow, Whitewebbs Park, EN2 9JN (turn off Clay Hill). Join us on a May walk exploring the beauty of Spring at Whitewebbs! 🥰💚

The walk will be led by expert, Benny Hawksbee. And we're excited to welcome the CrowdJustice team, who will be filming the walk! 📸✨️

The poster features a photo by Alison Gracie of one of the veteran trees that would be cut down by Spurs to make way for its proposed development. It's the Horse Chestnut we decorated with a tree shrine in 2024. Will it still be here to flower again next year? It is especially important to join the walk in light of the recent news that Whitewebbs Park has been listed, among other areas, as a potential location for the Enfield New Town. We can't wait to see you there! Please tell your friends and family about the event and our campaign, and continue the fight with us! 🌳🌸

Directions: We have noticed that Google Maps can take you on a much longer route than is necessary. Please, especially when coming by public transport, enter your destination as "Beggars Hollow, Enfield, EN2 9JN". This short road will take you to Whitewebbs Café, where this event will start. This means that you can take the most direct route. 📍🗺

🖼 Photo by Alison Gracie and graphic by Sam Gracie Tillbrook

23/04/2026

Tickets still available for Green Sketching this weekend!!

https://www.ticketsource.com/guardians-of-whitewebbs/spring-green-sketching-session-in-whitewebbs-park/e-jzqlyl