-, 1880
15a Davies Lane, E11 3DR
The doors to the building (including the artists' studios) will be opened to the public. Not only will visitors get the opportunity to see "behind the scenes" but they will have the opportunity to join workshops run by the artists/makers. Outdoors, visitors can bring along their food and drink and join the Our Pastures Community Garden Picnic including live music, storytelling and more.
Leytonstone
Leytonstone High Road
145, 275, 66, W13
Nearest Bus Stop: Leytonstone High Road station Stop J and Stop F (257 and W14).
Step-free access to the ground floor and toilets. No lift in the building so the 1st and 2nd floors are only accessible via stairs.
The walking tours will include opportunities to rest.
12:00–16:00
Visit and meet the Good Shepherd Studios' artists, makers and creators such as Tamasyn Gambell and Daniel Heath in their own studios.
12:00–16:00
Join Our Pastures in the oasis of peace, calm and beauty of the Community Garden for live music, storytelling, forest activities and more.
Walking tour
10:30–12:00
Explore Leytonstone's multi-ethnic multi-faith community from the c17 to the present day.
How to book
Please create a free visitor account to book your festival tickets.
Guided tour
12:00–12:30
Find out about the building's history, see "behind the scenes" information and meet some of the Studios' artists, makers and creators.
How to book
Please create a free visitor account to book your festival tickets.
Guided tour
13:00–13:30
Find out about the building's history, see "behind the scenes" information and meet some of the Studios' artists, makers and creators.
How to book
Please create a free visitor account to book your festival tickets.
Guided tour
14:00–14:30
Find out about the building's history, see "behind the scenes" information and meet some of the Studios' artists, makers and creators.
How to book
Please create a free visitor account to book your festival tickets.
Guided tour
15:00–15:30
Find out about the building's history, see "behind the scenes" information and meet some of the Studios' artists, makers and creators.
How to book
Please create a free visitor account to book your festival tickets.
Good Shepherd Studios is a building within a site located on a residential street off Leytonstone High Road. The site also comprises of The Pastures Sports Centre and gardens.
The building was previously known as the Good Shepherd Building and was built around 1880 to facilitate a home for “fallen” girls.
Fast-forward a few decades and the site is now owned by the London Borough of Waltham Forest. In 2020 the buildings were under threat of demolition and redevelopment and became the subject of the “Save Our Pastures” community-led campaign.
After much petitioning, the site was saved and the Council invited bids to take a lease of the Good Shepherd Building. After a successful proposal work commenced in August 2022 to bring the building back to life in the form of Good Shepherds Studios. Home to a collection of design-led coworking and community spaces, the foundations of Good Shepherd Studios are in place and the community are being involved in the direction the space will take.
The site (locally known as "Our Pastures") is shared between Good Shepherd Studios (which includes the building, garden and outdoor "People's Pavilion"), Our Pastures Community Garden and Pastures Leisure Centre and Lawn.
The Community Garden is run by volunteers who invite gardeners of all levels to join them on Saturdays and Sundays 10.00-13.00.
The Pastures Leisure Centre and Lawn is run by Waltham Forest Council and used for a number of leisure and sporting events as well as a weekday centre and art project for adults with learning difficulties.