Edible London

London is finally getting its first taste of urban agriculture, a revolution that could support the dietary needs of its growing population. However, the benefits of the capital’s increasing number of community gardens, rooftops, vertical and indoor farms, and aquaponic water-based systems go beyond food security and reducing Londoners' food miles. It brings communities together and helps to raise understanding about where food comes from among the next generation.

This year’s Great Exhibition Road Festival is partnering with the Grow Urban Festival on a panel session to explore London’s food-producing potential. Together, local London food producers and policy experts will look at where food is being grown in the capital today and what unusual, unused spaces could be farmed tomorrow. They will also debate how this movement could be further promoted and encouraged by local authorities and how the public can get involved.

Visitor information

Talks and discussions are intended for an adult audience and are best suited for ages 16+.

This event is one of the Art of Science talks, and there will be advance tickets released for this event closer to the Festival weekend. 

If you have an advance ticket, please arrive at the venue 10 minutes before the start time. Your ticket gives you priority access, however, as this is a free event we overbook to help ensure a full event and your space may be reallocated. Early arrival reduces this risk.

To see the precise location of where this talk is taking place, you can use what3words.com with the code 'zealous.older.medium'. The lecture theatre is inside the V&A, accessed via level 2, please use the stairs or lift by the V&A cafe.

This event has step-free access.

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