Book a Countryside activity
We run a variety of walks and activities throughout the year at various sites
Whether you're interested in wildlife, conservation, or your local countryside, you'll find something for you, your family and friends to enjoy.
Walks and activities begin at the times advertised, so please arrive ten minutes early to avoid disappointment. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
We do require payment in advance as we don't have the means to accept payment on the day.
Very rarely, we have to cancel events. We will let you know and start to process your refund as soon as we can. If you need to cancel, we will give refunds if you provide one week’s notice to the event. Any cancellations later than this are unable to be refunded.
Summer 2024 events and activities
The sun is out and so are we! We are excited to let you know that we have some fantastic events and activities for you to attend this year.
You’ll be able to find us at local events and join us for our Bark in the Park and Nature Discovery Day events. We’ll also be running several smaller activities that require booking, like our Midsummer Mingle and Bat Walk.
Are you interested in nature and wellbeing? Then you'll love our selection of wellbeing activities.
Follow our social media and website as we update with our up-and-coming events and what we can do for you.
July
Nature Discovery Day
Saturday 27 July, 11am-3pm
Free, no booking required
Do you like wildlife and love to explore your local green spaces?
Then you’ll love our day of nature discovery. Meet our rangers who look after your green spaces and local wildlife organisations, as you enjoy a day out in one of your local country parks. Wildlife walks are available on the day.
There will be food and beverages available, and you can bring a picnic to enjoy the sunshine.
- Toilets on site
- Dogs welcome on leads
- Suitable for wheelchairs and buggies – event is on a field with paths around the edge
- Parking available on site
- Bus numbers Bus 7 and 610 stop on Hitches Lane, estimated 15-minute walk to event
August
History Heath Walk
Thursday 1 August, 2.45-4.30pm
Free, advanced booking required
Join us and Thames Basin Heath Partnership during Heath Week for a walk. We will be exploring one of the rarest habitats in the world. As we walk around the site, we will learn about the heathland and the history of this beautiful site.
- Suitable for all ages
- Dogs welcome on leads
- Not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs due to uneven ground surfaces
- Limited parking available on site - we recommend using the local car parks in Hartley Wintney and walking to the site
- Bus numbers 2, 7 and 65X stop on the High Street in Hartley Wintney at Swan Court. estimated 20-minite walk to event
Bat Walk - fully booked but apply to be added to waiting list
Friday 30 August, 7.45-9.15pm
Chargeable event, advanced booking required
Adults: £5
Children under 16: £3
Join us for a batty evening as we explore the night life of this wonderful site. You can learn about bats as we see what critters we can find dancing across the night sky.
- Suitable for all ages
- No dogs - service dogs allowed
- Not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs due to uneven ground surfaces
- Limited parking available on site - we recommend using the local car parks in Hartley Wintney and walking to the site
- Bus numbers 2, 7 and 65X stop on the High Street in Hartley Wintney at Swan Court. estimated 20-minite walk to event
September
Mindful Woodland Wander
Sunday 22 September, 10-11.30am
Free, advanced booking required
Come and celebrate the Autumn Equinox with us on a woodland wander. You will have your own nature journal for you to log the nature around you, helping you to reconnect. We will be looking out for wildlife and taking time to reflect on how this impacts our day to day lives.
- Suitable for adults from 16-plus
- No dogs - service dogs allowed
- Suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs – some slightly uneven surfaces
- Parking available on site
- Bus numbers 7 and 10 stop at Fleet train station, estimated 10-minute walk to activity
Summer events we are attending
Unable to make one of our events? You can still catch up with us as we're going along to tthe Lions Yateley Fun Fest:
Lions Yateley Fun Fest
Yateley Manor School, Reading Road
Sunday 30 June, 11.30am-4pm
Free but advanced booking required
There will be music and activities for everyone. We will be at this wonderful event with our wildlife crafts and activities.
For more information and to book, visit the Yateley and District Lions Club website.