Heath Week
Butterflies & Other Things With Wings
- Monday 24 July 10am to 3pm – Mini-guided walks at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm
- Chobham Common
- FREE – Suitable for all ages, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 10am and 3pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Butterfly walks and arts & crafts activities available all day! 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 butterflies and Mike & Michael will be running mini guided walks, introducing you to amazing species and answering your questions.
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Wildfire Roadshow: Crowthorne
- Monday 24 July 11am to 2pm
- Wildmoor Heath
- FREE – Suitable for all ages, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 11am and 2pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Meet the folk that fight the fires! Take a closer look at the fire engines Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service use to fight wildfires and meet one of the crews that come out to tackle local incidents. Find out how you can help spread the word and make the countryside a safer place.
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Wild Youth: Heathland Wonders
- Monday 24 July 8pm to 10:15pm
- Chobham Common
- FREE – For 16-30 years olds only – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Aged 16 – 30? Join our Education Officer, Michael, on Chobham Common to find out more about this beautiful and incredibly rare landscape as part of Heath Week 2023! Organised in collaboration with Surrey Wildlife Trust.
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A Walk on the Dark Side: Nightjar walk
- Monday 24 July 8pm to 10:30pm
- Whitmoor Common
- FREE – Suitable for everyone able to walk 1-1.5 miles on heathland paths – No dogs please
As the sun goes down, the magic begins… Explore Whitmoor Common with Warden Steve and discover the secret twilight world of the Nightjar!
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Historic Heathland
- Tuesday 25 July 10am to 11:30am
- Yateley Common
- FREE – Suitable for everyone able to walk 1-1.5 miles on heathland paths – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Join Warden Henry on a gentle stroll around Yateley Common to learn about some of the historic uses of heathlands and heathland plants.
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Treasure Hunt
- Tuesday 25 July 10am to 2pm
- Horsell Common
- FREE – Suitable for all ages, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 10am and 2pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Join in with an interactive trail of heathland discovery! Solve the clues to find the mystery word and win a prize!.
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Wildfire Roadshow: Chobham
- Tuesday 25 July 11am to 2pm
- Chobham Common
- FREE – Suitable for all ages, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 11am and 2pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Meet the folk that fight the fires! Take a closer look at the fire engines Surrey Fire & Rescue Service use to fight wildfires and meet one of the crews that come out to tackle local incidents. Find out how you can help spread the word and make the countryside a safer place.
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Butterfly Walk
- Tuesday 25 July 2pm to 4pm
- Hazeley Heath
- FREE – Suitable for all ages and anyone able to negotiate heathland paths – No dogs please
Join Hazeley Heath’s RSPB Warden for a gentle stroll to see what Heath Week butterflies are around. Silver-studded Blue butterflies, and that master of disguise, the Grayling are two rather special heathland butterflies we’ll be hoping to see.
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Three Churrs for Horsell Common: Nightjar walk
- Tuesday 25 July 8pm to 10:30pm
- Horsell Common
- FREE – Suitable for all ages and anyone able to negotiate heathland paths – No dogs please
As the sun goes down, the magic begins… Explore Horsell Common with Education Officer Michael and discover the secret twilight world of the Nightjar!
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Family Nature Day
- Wednesday 26 July 10am to 1pm
- Yateley Common
- FREE – Suitable for all ages, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 10am and 1pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Come along to Yateley Common and take part in a fantastic self-led family activity. Explore the nature trail, with bug hunting and pond dipping as you go!
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Wildfire Roadshow: Horsell
- Wednesday 26 July 11am to 2pm (Note change of date!)
- Horsell Common
- FREE – Suitable for all ages, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 11am and 2pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Meet the folk that fight the fires! Take a closer look at the fire engines Surrey Fire & Rescue Service use to fight wildfires and meet one of the crews that come out to tackle local incidents. Find out how you can help spread the word and make the countryside a safer place.
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Insect Walk
- Wednesday 26 July 2pm to 4pm
- Horsell Common
- FREE – Suitable for all ages and anyone able to negotiate heathland paths – No dogs please
An opportunity for a walk with entomologist Andrew Halstead and a chance to see some of the insects that make heathland such a special habitat.
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Hazeley Heath History Walk
- Wednesday 26 July 2:45pm to 4:30pm
- Hazeley Heath
- FREE – Suitable for all ages and anyone able to negotiate heathland paths – No dogs please
Join the Hart District Council rangers on a free guided walk around one of the rarest habitats in the world! Learn about the magical nature and wildlife of the heath and the fascinating history of this beautiful place.
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Three Churrs for Horsell Common: Nightjar walk (POSTPONED)
- Wednesday 26 July 8pm to 10:30pm
- Horsell Common
- FREE – Suitable for all ages and anyone able to negotiate heathland paths – No dogs please
As the sun goes down, the magic begins… Explore Horsell Common with Education Officer Michael and discover the secret twilight world of the Nightjar!
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Heath Week Herbivores
- Thursday 27 July 10am to 2pm – Guided walks at 11am and 1pm
- Whitmoor Common
- FREE – Suitable for all ages, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 10am and 2pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome at the gazebo – No dogs on the guided walks please
Meet our wardens and hear about the benefits of grazing heathland with animals such as cattle, goats and ponies.
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Sensory Scavenger Hunt
- Thursday 27 July 11am to 3pm
- Lightwater Country Park
- FREE – Suitable for all ages, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 11am and 3pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Bring the family to meet Wardens Sonia & Mandy and try out our “Sensory Scavenger Hunt”. Discover the wonders of Lightwater Country Park and get all of your senses tingling…follow our sensory heathland trail and you’ll see things in a new way.
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Insect Walk
- Thursday 27 July 2pm to 4pm
- Horsell Common
- FREE – Suitable for all ages and anyone able to negotiate heathland paths – No dogs please
A second opportunity for a walk with entomologist Andrew Halstead and a chance to see some of the insects that make heathland such a special habitat.
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A Walk on the Dark Side: Nightjar walk
- Thursday 27 July 8pm to 10:30pm
- Whitmoor Common
- FREE – Suitable for everyone able to walk 1-1.5 miles on heathland paths – No dogs please
As the sun goes down, the magic begins… Explore Whitmoor Common with Warden Steve and discover the secret twilight world of the Nightjar!
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Reptile & Amphibian Roadshow
- Friday 28 July 11am to 3pm
- Ockham Common
- FREE – Suitable for all ages, 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. They’ll be showcasing some of our amazing native species with live amphibians and reptiles!
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Wildfire Roadshow: Guildford
- Friday 28 July 11am to 2pm
- Whitmoor Common
- FREE – Suitable for all ages, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 11am and 2pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Meet the folk that fight the fires! Take a closer look at the fire engines Surrey Fire & Rescue Service use to fight wildfires and meet one of the crews that come out to tackle local incidents. Find out how you can help spread the word and make the countryside a safer place.
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Sensing Nature
- Friday 28 July 4:30pm to 6pm
- Caesar’s Camp, Farnham
- FREE – Suitable for everyone able to walk 1-1.5 miles on heathland paths – No dogs please
Join us for a gentle and relaxing summertime walk around the beautiful heathland at Caesar’s Camp. We’ll be using all our senses to connect with nature and unwind, releasing our stresses and strains along the way.
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Forestry Finds
- Saturday 29 July 10am to 3pm
- Bramshill Plantation
- FREE – Suitable for all ages, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 10am and 3pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Join in with free arts & crafts or follow our self-guided nature trail. Discover the history of the forest and the birds, reptiles, butterflies and wildflowers that depend on forest’s habitats!
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Chobham Common History Walk
- Saturday 29 July 10am to 12:30pm
- Chobham Common
- FREE – Suitable for all ages and anyone able to negotiate heathland paths – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Join the Chobham Commons Preservation Committee on a free guided walk to explore the history and historical sites of the southern part of Chobham Common.
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Noticing Nature
- Saturday 29 July 10:30am to 12pm
- Chobham Common
- FREE – Suitable for everyone able to walk 1-1.5 miles on heathland paths – No dogs please
Join us for a gentle and relaxing summertime walk around the beautiful heathland at Chobham Common. We’ll be using all our senses to explore what’s around us, taking in the sights and sounds of the common and connecting with nature.
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Sensory Scavenger Hunt
- Saturday 29 July 11am to 3pm
- Horsell Common
- FREE – Suitable for all ages, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 11am and 3pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Bring the family to meet Wardens Zoe & Mandy and try out our “Sensory Scavenger Hunt”. Discover the wonders of Horsell Common and get all of your senses tingling…follow our sensory heathland trail and you’ll see things in a new way.
NO BOOKING REQUIRED
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Reptile & Amphibian Roadshow
- Sunday 30 July 10am to 3pm
- Yateley Common
- FREE – Suitable for all ages, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 10am and 3pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Meet some of the amazing amphibians and reptiles that inhabit your local heath. With the team from HIWARG – Hampshire & Isle of Wight Amphibian & Reptile Group!
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A Trip to the Movies (and TV!)
- Sunday 30 July 10am to 12:30pm
- Chobham Common
- FREE – Suitable for all ages and anyone able to negotiate heathland paths – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Join Warden Steve on his Trip to the Movies…and a bit of TV…as he explores film and TV locations at Chobham Common.
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Heath Week Extra
Three Churrs for Horsell Common: Nightjar walk
- Wednesday 2 August 8pm to 10:30pm
- Horsell Common
- FREE – Suitable for all ages and anyone able to negotiate heathland paths – No dogs please
As the sun goes down, the magic begins… Explore Horsell Common with Education Officer Michael and discover the secret twilight world of the Nightjar!
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#HeathWeek2023
Visit our Heath Week gallery for a taster!
Put a date in your dairy, Heath Week 2024 will be Monday 29th July to Sunday 4th August