Heath Week 2026
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Forestry Fun!
- Saturday 25 July 9.30am to 1.30pm
- Bramshill Plantation
- FREE – Suitable for all, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 9.30am and 1.30pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Discover the history of Bramshill Plantation and the birds, reptiles, butterflies and wildflowers that depend on the 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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Heathland Wildlife and History Walk
- Saturday 25 July 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 National Nature Reserve, on a tour steeped in wildlife and history. With Chobham Commons Preservation Committee.
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Butterflies & Other Things With Wings
- Monday 27 July 10am to 2pm
- 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 2pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Butterfly walks and arts & crafts activities available! Take a closer look at the amazing little whizzy and buzzy creatures that are often overlooked. We’ll spot butterflies (hopefully including a couple of rare heathland specialists!), bees, hoverflies and other fantastic insects. Also create your very own butterfly identification guide and learn about how to become a citizen scientist. Mini guided walks will run at regular intervals throughout the day.
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Wildfire Roadshow: Crowthorne
- Monday 27 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
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 firefighter about how you can keep your countryside, and your home safe. Explore our Wildfire What3Words trail.
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Nightjar Walk
- Monday 27 July 8pm to 10:30pm
- Chobham Common
- FREE – Suitable for adults and accompanied 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 National Nature Reserve home.
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The Wild Senses Trail
- Tuesday 28 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 your senses tingling…follow our sensory heathland trail and you’ll see things in a new way.
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Guided Walk: Pirbright Safari
- Tuesday 28 July 10am to 12pm
- Pirbright
- FREE – Suitable for all – Some uneven ground is unsuitable for prams, pushchairs & wheelchairs – Assistance dogs only please
Join Surrey Heathland Partnership Project Officer, Tasha Feddery, for a gentle amble around the various heathlands surrounding the village of Pirbright, starting and finishing at the village Green. 4-5 mile walk.
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Discover Scentwork
- Tuesday 28 July 8.30am to 12.30pm
- Yateley Common
- FREE – Suitable for adults and accompanied children over 12
Join Heathland Hounds for two fun events for your dog!
Tracey Irwin of TJ’s Dog Training will be running a fun, hands-on introduction to scentwork – it’s a rewarding activity for both you and your dog – try a taster session for free! Can you keep paws on paths and steer clear of the cows? Put your skills to the test with our Heathland Challenge and see if you and your dog are heathland-ready! Come and chat to us about wildlife-friendly dog walking and find new places to explore with your dog.
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Insect Walks
- Wednesday 29 July 10am to 2pm
- Horsell Common
- FREE – Suitable for all – Some rough ground – Drop-in anytime between 10am and 2pm for timed walks – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome at the gazebo
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. Insect themed arts & crafts too!
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Family Nature Day
- Wednesday 29 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 day of nature activities. Explore the nature trail, with bug hunting and pond dipping as you go! Or step into our arts & crafts gazebo.
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Wildlife Waggy Walk with Heathland Hounds
- Wednesday 29 July 8.30am to 10.30am
- Horsell Common
- FREE – Suitable for adults and accompanied children over 12
A wildlife-friendly group dog walk from Heather Farm to Horsell Common, with a route incorporating both a Greenspace on your Doorstep walk and Thames Basin Heath. We’ll see what wildlife we can spot along the way!
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Reptile & Amphibian Roadshow
- Thursday 30 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, herptile identification trail with quiz and other interactive activities.
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Heathland Wildlife Filmmaking
- Thursday 30 July 9am to 11am
- Yateley Common
- FREE – Suitable for young adults and students age 16years and over
Always loved watching wildlife documentaries? Fancy making your own? This guided walk will be a chance to learn about scripting and gathering the shots needed to make a short film all about our amazing heathlands. Seasonal warden and wildlife documentary producer Sophie will give a brief introduction to writing documentary scripts, before helping you compose a shot list. The group will then head out for a walk around the heathlands of Yateley Common Country Park in order to gather some footage. And the best part? All you need is your phone to take part!
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Wildfire Roadshow: Barossa
- Friday 31 July 9am to 1pm
- Barossa
- FREE – Suitable for all, especially families with school age children – Drop-in anytime between 9am and 1pm – Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
Meet the folk that fight the fires! Come along to Barossa and find out how the brave firefighters of Surrey 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. Explore our Wildfire What3Words trail.
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Nightjar Walk
- Friday 31 July 8pm to 10:30pm
- Whitmoor Common
- FREE – Suitable for adults and accompanied 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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Tales of the Heath
- Saturday 1 August 11am to 3pm
- Hazeley Heath
- FREE – Suitable for all – Drop-in anytime between 11am and 3pm – 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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Secrets of the Common
- Sunday 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 heaths over thousands of years and how you can help protect them today. Explore the world of reptiles and amphibians with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Amphibian and Reptile Group. Meet some of our Hampshire partners with their interactive displays and enjoy a selection of arts & crafts. Lots to see and do!
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Please tell us what you think of our Heath Week events this year!