15-Oct Wild Mushrooms: Feast or Fatal?

London’s woods and parks hide a treasure trove of wild mushrooms—some delicious, some deadly. From the prized Cep, Chanterelle, and Giant Puffball to the humble Oyster and Jew’s Ear, edible fungi have long been sought after by foragers across cultures. Yet alongside these favourites lurk dangerous lookalikes: the Deathcap, Destroying Angel, Yellow-staining Agaric, and Stinking Parasol, to name a few. While many species appear in surprising places—even truffles on old estates—the risks of misidentification are real, and some rare mushrooms are now in decline. With so many myths and confusions surrounding fungi, the best advice for most Londoners is to admire them in the wild and buy edibles from trusted sources.

Return on October 15th to explore London’s edible and poisonous wild mushrooms!

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