Heath Week 2025
#HeathWeek2025
Visit our Heath Week gallery for a taster!
Butterflies & Other Things With Wings
- Monday 28 July 10am to 1.30pm
- Chobham Common
- FREE – Suitable for all, especially families with school age children – Some uneven ground is unsuitable for prams, pushchairs & wheelchairs – Drop-in anytime between 10am and 1.30pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Butterfly walks and arts & crafts activities available all morning! Discover the butterflies and other invertebrates you might find on heathland in summer. If the weather is right, Chobham Common offers excellent opportunities to observe and learn about butterflies, bees, hoverflies and other flying insects, and learn about their special relationships with flowers, grasses and trees. In addition to some common butterflies, two rare heathland butterfly species are usually seen.
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Wildfire Roadshow: Crowthorne
- Monday 28 July 10am to 2pm
- Wildmoor Heath
- FREE – Suitable for all, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 10am to 2pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Meet the folk that fight the fires! Come along to Wildmoor Heath and find out how the brave firefighters of Crowthorne keep our countryside safe from fires. Clamber into the cab of a fire engine and have a go with some of the equipment they use. Chat to a fire firefighter about how you can keep your countryside, and your home safe.
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Butterfly and Reptile Walk
- Monday 28 July 10.30am to 12:30pm
- Blackbushe
- FREE – Suitable for all – Booking essential – No dogs please
Join Blackbushe’s RSPB Warden for a gentle stroll to see what Heath Week butterflies and reptiles are around. If the weather’s warm and there’s not too much wind, we should be able to see Silver-studded Blue butterflies, and that master of disguise, the Grayling. Plus we may see some snakes!
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Nightjar Walk
- Monday 28 July 8pm to 10:30pm
- Whitmoor Common
- FREE – Suitable for adults and children over 12 – No dogs please
Nightjars are almost impossible to see during the day, but at dusk there’s more than a chance of seeing and hearing them in their natural habitat. Join our wardens to learn more about these stunning birds and hopefully see one or two in flight.
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Marvellous Moths
- Monday 28 July 9pm to 12am
- Horsell Common
- FREE – Suitable for adults and children over 12 – No dogs please
We’re hoping to attract a wide variety of moths to our light traps and you’re invited to the evening session as surveying gets underway. Many moths are as beautiful as butterflies, and many are rarely seen. With the help of two local experts, we’ll be monitoring two light traps setup in the wetlands area at Heather Farm. The traps give us a chance to identify the moths and release them unharmed. Come and learn about a variety of moths and see what’s being lured to the light.
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Insect Walk
- Tuesday 29 July 10am to 2pm
- Horsell Common
- FREE – Suitable for all – Some rough ground – No dogs please
An opportunity for a leisurely walk with entomologist and Horsell Common Preservation Society trustee, Andrew Halstead, and a chance to see some of the insects that make heathland such a special habitat.
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Forestry Fun!
- Tuesday 29 July 10am to 2pm
- Bramshill Plantation
- FREE – Suitable for all, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 10am and 2pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Discover the history of Bramshill Plantation and the birds, reptiles, butterflies and wildflowers that depend on forest’s habitats. There’ll be a nature trail to explore or you can step into our arts & crafts gazebo for free crafts such as ‘make your own Nightjar nest’ or stone decorating. Why not have a go at bug hunting too!
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Sensory Scavenger Hunt
- Tuesday 29 July 10am to 2pm
- Wildmoor Heath
- FREE – Suitable for all, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 10am and 2pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Discover the wonders of Wildmoor Heath and get all your senses tingling…follow our sensory heathland trail and you’ll see things in a new way.
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Family Nature Day
- Wednesday 30 July 10am to 2pm
- Yateley Common
- FREE – Suitable for all, especially families with school age children – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Hampshire Countryside Service invite you to Yateley Common to enjoy a lovely morning of nature activities. Explore the nature trail, with bug hunting and pond dipping as you go! Or step into our arts & crafts gazebo.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL (to avoid parking issues)
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Sensory Scavenger Hunt
- Wednesday 30 July 10am to 2pm
- Horsell Common
- FREE – Suitable for all, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 10am and 2pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Discover the wonders of Horsell Common and get your senses tingling…follow our sensory heathland trail and you’ll see things in a new way.
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Reptile & Amphibian Roadshow
- Thursday 31 July 11am to 3pm
- Ockham Common
- FREE – Suitable for all, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 11am and 3pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Come and meet the team from Amphibian & Reptile Conservation (ARC). They’ll be showcasing some of our amazing native species with live amphibians and reptiles! There’ll also be an arts & crafts gazebo and other interactive activities.
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Heathland Wildlife through the lens!
- Thursday 31 July 10am to 2pm
- Horsell Common
- FREE – Suitable for adults and children over 12
Come along and learn about our heathland wildlife, including birds, mammals and reptiles. Have a go of our binoculars and telescopes and find our hidden wildlife.
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Golden Letter Trail
- Thursday 31 July 10am to 2pm
- Whitmoor Common
- FREE – Suitable for all, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 10am and 2pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Collect the golden letters to discover a secret word as you journey across the heath. Learn about this rare habitat along the way, and once your quest is complete, come and tell us the golden word…
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Tales of the Heath
- Friday 1 August 11am to 3pm
- Hazeley Heath
- FREE – Suitable for all – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Join us with Hart District Council as we explore the fascinating stories of our local heathland and learn about the unique ecology of the heath. Discover how the heath was used during the war for tank winch training and uncover other intriguing tales from the past. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature and gain insight into the important role the heath has played in our community.
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Treasure Hunt
- Friday 1 August 10.30am to 2.30pm
- Lightwater Country Park
- FREE – Suitable for all, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 10.30am and 2.30pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Interactive heathland treasure hunt. Solve the clues to find the mystery word and win a prize!
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Nightjar Walk
- Friday 1 August 8pm to 10:30pm
- Chobham Common
- FREE – Suitable for adults and children over 12 – No dogs please
A gentle evening stroll to discover the magic of the heath at night. We hope to share heathland delights including Nightjar and Woodcock, plus other rare and exciting nightlife that calls Chobham Common home.
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Secrets of the Common
- Saturday 2 August 10am to 3pm
- Blackbushe Airport
- FREE – Suitable for all – Drop-in anytime between 10am and 3pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Come face-to-face with heathland characters from pre-historic to present times. Come and find out how people have lived and worked the heath over thousands of years and how you can play your part today.
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Heathland History Walk
- Saturday 2 August 10am to 12:00pm
- Chobham Common
- FREE – Suitable for all – Some uneven and steep ground – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
A visit to Chobham Common, on a tour steeped in history. With Chobham Commons Preservation Committee.
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Reptile & Amphibian Roadshow
- Sunday 3 August 10am to 3pm
- Yateley Common
- FREE – Suitable for all, especially families with school age children – book a time slot per family for the morning (10am to 12pm) or afternoon (1pm to 3pm) session – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Say “hello” to native reptiles and amphibians! Meet some of the amazing wild creatures that inhabit your local heath, with the team from HIWARG – Hampshire & Isle of Wight Amphibian & Reptile Group. They’ll be showcasing some of our amazing native species with live amphibians and reptiles! Or you can step into our arts & crafts gazebo. Plus other interactive activities.
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Please tell us what you think of our Heath Week events this year!