PREVIEW: Lost Oasis, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar sQUARE

Beginning next month, Lost Oasis will see the transformation of St Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square into an urban garden, created in collaboration with The Lost Gardens of Heligan (Eden Project) and Blue Forest.

Available to visit throughout summer, Lost Oasis is created through timber structures, wovenwith vibrant planting, creating spaces for socialising and discovery.

As part of the experience, a rotating line-up of top chefs including Nathan Outlaw, Simon Stallard, Jordan Bailey, Emily Scott, Adam Handling MBE and Sally Abé will lead a series of residencies in the kitchen, each presenting their own menus across the summer.

This will be complemented with a schedule of major sporting events including the FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon screenings and a special event for the Formula1 British Grand Prix, alongside live music provided by Sofar Sounds, live comedy and more.

At the centre of the experience is The Mud Maid Bar, inspired by the signature artwork of The Lost Gardens of Heligan by sculptors Sue and Pete Hill. Nearby, the Cornish Orchard Cider Tree offers a playful and immersive twist, inviting guests to pour their own pint directly from a sculptural cider tree. Tucked beneath the Treehouse, The Whispering Bar provides a more intimate escape, dedicated to rosé, wine and
strawberry-led serves.

Meanwhile, at the centre of Lost Oasis is a planted garden space with climbing greenery and pollinator-friendly installations will provide a more informal setting for day-to-evening use, from after-work drinks to ticketed events. The site is a living garden of climbing vines and flowers between Heligan installations featuring planters of mixed materials, living walls with green spaces and homes for pollinators throughout.