Purfleet Poems in the Garden
Saturday 30 May 2026
(Half Term)
11am – 4pm
Join poet and gardener Rachel Morgan for a relaxed walk from Purfleet Station to the Kinetika Community Natural Dye Garden.
Along the way, we’ll pause to share poems inspired by the local area, noticing the small details and everyday stories that shape this part of Thurrock. In the garden, discover the plants used to create natural dyes and spend time writing, listening and reflecting together.
The afternoon includes welcoming, easy-to-join poetry activities, open to everyone, with space to explore ideas of place, language and home at your own pace.
Suitable for: All ages – families and young children are very welcome.
Walk Information:
- Start point: 11am meeting point at Purfleet Station Car Park, London Rd, RM19 1PP
- End point: 4pm finish at Kinetika Natural Dye Garden, Purfleet-on-Thames, RM19 1RX
- Duration: 1 hr walk followed by 4hrs activities in the Natural Dye Garden
- Distance: 2 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Walk Team: Lesley Robinson, Rachel Morgan & George Bellamy, Stephen Green.
Rachel Morgan is a writer and gardener based in Southend-on-Sea. She has organised poetry events and workshops for almost 20 years including the Poetry Social Club which meets once a month in Leigh-on-Sea, and runs Terra Legra, providing planting design and gardening for private clients. Rachel also co-founded the pop choir Sound of the Hunderground in 2023.
At T100 we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint at every level and would like to encourage all people attending our events and walks to use public transport if they are able to. If you need to drive, please let us know if you would consider car-pooling or car sharing.
By bus: The 44 bus runs from Grays to Purfleet and stops right outside the entrance of the Production Park.
By train: Purfleet Train Station is on the C2C line – approx a 20 min (1 mile) from the start and end point.
Parking: Via London Road (RM19 1RJ), offers a smaller accessible parking spaces, and a larger parking space close to the walled gardens.
The walk isn’t accessible for wheelchairs or large pushchairs due to the mixture of made and unmade paths, uneven surfaces and slopes.
T100 walks are of different lengths and on varying terrain. Some are mainly on footpaths, and others mainly on footpaths where ground may be uneven. We have designed our programme with accessibility in mind so we hope that there is something for everyone to enjoy. If you would like to discuss this please contact hello@t100festival.co.uk
Everyone needs to choose walks within their capabilities. The walk leaders are experienced but must take people’s word that they will be ok undertaking the walk they have chosen to join.
Due care has been exercised in organising the walks, however Kinetika, the funders and associated partners of the project cannot accept liability for loss, accident or injury caused to any person following the routes, especially unsupervised. Participants under the age of 16 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
Please ensure that you are properly equipped for all walks. The weather can be unpredictable so bring waterproof clothing and/or sun hats and sun cream – it’s best to be prepared for all weather.
Walking boots/shoes are recommended, but if you don’t have these please wear suitable and comfortable footwear – best to leave open-toe sandals or high heels at home. Make sure you bring snacks and a packed lunch with you, if necessary, and plenty to drink.
Toilet facilities can be accessed at High House Production Park at the end of the walk and during the afternoon’s activities.
We will be taking photographs and video of this event to promote and celebrate the event in print and online. If you do not give consent to be photographed or filmed, that’s absolutely fine. Please let a member of the T100 team know on the day.
