Discover our growing variety of seasonal events happening across Surrey's countryside.
2024
May
Nature friendly dog walks
Join Elmbridge Borough Council's Countryside Ranger Susy on a free friendly group walk with other dog owners and walkers around local countryside sites to learn more about the wildlife and habitats on local commons.
- Date: Wednesday 8 May
- Place: Oxshott Heath. Meet in Oxshott Heath car park near the railway bridge (What3words liked.paints.alone), Warren Lane, Oxshott.
- Date: Monday 13 May
- Place: West End Common. Meet in Horseshoe Clump car park, opposite Blackhills, Portsmouth Road, Esher, KT10 8LZ.
- Time: 10am to 12pm.
Spaces are limited. Advance booking is essential, please email: countryside@elmbridge.gov.uk
Spring wildflower foray at Sheepleas
Join wildlife guide Susy Dixon-Jones of Hidden Worlds Wildlife Guiding for a Springtime tour of the Sheepleas local nature reserve. You will learn to identify many wildflower and tree species and understand the role they play in our ecosystem. This gentle, slow-paced walking tour will last approximately two hours and there will be plenty of opportunity to stop and take in the sights and sounds of this stunning landscape.
- Date: Saturday 11 May
- Place: Sheepleas, Shere Road car park, KT24 6EP.
- Time: 10am to 12pm.
- Cost: Adult tickets priced at £14.25, Children are free.
Booking is essential. Please book your place on the eventbrite booking form for spring wildflowers foray at Sheepleas.
Dawn chorus workshop on 11 May
Join wildlife guide Susy Dixon-Jones of Hidden Worlds Wildlife Guiding for an early morning treat to hear the best of the dawn chorus. With bird nesting season underway, the woods and heaths come alive with birdsong. On this gentle 2.5 mile walk, Susy will help you identify birds by song and call for a greater insight into the natural world.
- Date: Saturday 11 May
- Place: Sheepleas, Shere Road car park, KT24 6EP.
- Time: 6am to 8am.
- Cost: Adult tickets priced at £15.00, Children under 16 are free.
Booking is essential. Please book your place on the eventbrite booking form for dawn chorus workshop at Sheepleas.
Surrey Day 2024
A celebration of all that is great about the county, Surrey Day is set to return for a sixth year to bring the area's towns, villages and attractions together in recognition of our beautiful county.
- Date: Saturday 11 May
- Place: Events happening across Surrey
- Time: All day
For a full list of events happening across Surrey, view the Visit Surrey website.
Botany, butterflies and birds tour on 11 May
Join wildlife guide Susy Dixon-Jones of Hidden Worlds Wildlife Guiding for an informative walk to discover more about Britain's tiniest butterfly, the Small blue and the chalk grassland nature reserve, Howell Hill nestled in suburban North Surrey. Please note, cars may only park in the top car park at St. Paul's Church, accessed from Nonsuch Walk.
- Date: Saturday 11 May
- Place: Howell Hill, Nonsuch Walk, Ewell SM2
- Time: 11am to 1pm.
- Cost: Adult tickets priced at £11.55, Children under 16 are free.
Booking is essential. Please book your place on the eventbrite booking form for 11 May botany, butterflies and birds tour at Howell Hill.
Botany, butterflies and birds tour on 25 May
Join wildlife guide Susy Dixon-Jones of Hidden Worlds Wildlife Guiding for an informative walk to discover more about Britain's tiniest butterfly, the Small blue and the chalk grassland nature reserve, Howell Hill nestled in suburban North Surrey. Please note, cars may only park in the top car park at st.paul's church, accessed from nonsuch walk.
- Date: Saturday 25 May
- Place: Howell Hill, Nonsuch Walk Ewell SM2
- Time: 11am to 1pm.
- Cost: Adult tickets priced at £11.55, Children under 16 are free.
Booking is essential. Please book your place on the eventbrite booking form botany, butterflies and birds tour at Howell Hill on 25 May.
June
Dawn chorus workshop on 1 June
Join wildlife guide Susy Dixon-Jones of Hidden Worlds Wildlife Guiding for an early morning treat to hear the best of the dawn chorus. With bird nesting season underway, the woods and heaths come alive with birdsong. On this gentle 2.5 mile walk Susy will help you identify birds by song and call for a greater insight into the natural world.
- Date: Saturday 1 June
- Place: Sheepleas, Shere Road car park, KT24 6EP.
- Time: 6am to 8am.
- Cost: Adult tickets priced at £15.00, Children under 16 are free.
Booking is essential. Please book your place on the eventbrite booking form for dawn chorus workshop on 1 June.
Chalk grassland orchids, butterflies and other wildlife walking tour
Early summer is the perfect time to explore Sheepleas. Join wildlife guide Susy Dixon-Jones of Hidden Worlds Wildlife Guiding to learn more about chalk grassland and the myriad of species that make up this rare habitat. You'll have the opportunity to learn about and spot rare orchids, butterflies and wildflowers on this gentle 2.5 mile informative walk.
- Date: Saturday 9 June
- Place: Sheepleas, Shere Road car park, KT24 6EP.
- Time: 11am to 1pm.
- Cost: Adult tickets priced at £15.00, Children under 16 are free.
Booking is essential. Please book your place on the eventbrite booking form for chalk grassland walking tour.
Bat watching and discovery tour
Discover bats at Sheepleas! Learn how to use a simple bat detector, to tune into their echolocation calls and identify different bat species. On our 1.5 mile walk we'll watch bats at dusk and study their unique flight pattern along with learning all about these mystical creatures.
- Date: Friday 14 June
- Place: Sheepleas, Shere Road car park, KT24 6EP.
- Time: 9pm to 10.40pm.
- Cost: Adult tickets priced at £15.00, Children under 16 are free.
Booking is essential. Please book your place on the eventbrite booking form for bat watching.
Woodland and Chalk grassland orchids, butterflies and other wildlife walking tour
Summer is the perfect time to explore Sheepleas. Join wildlife guide Susy Dixon-Jones of Hidden Worlds Wildlife Guiding to learn more about ancient woodland, chalk grassland and the myriad of species that make up this rare habitat. You will have the opportunity to learn about and spot rare orchids, butterflies and wildflowers on this gentle 2.5 mile informative walk.
- Date: Saturday 16 June
- Place: Sheepleas, Shere Road car park, KT24 6EP.
- Time: 11am to 1pm.
- Cost: Adult tickets priced at £15.00, Children under 16 are free.
Booking is essential. Please book your place on the eventbrite booking form for woodland walking tour.
July
Wildlife wonders at Sheepleas
Join wildlife guide Susy Dixon-Jones of Hidden Worlds Wildlife Guiding for a high-summer tour of the Sheepleas local nature reserve. You'll learn to identify many wildflower and tree species and understand the role they play in our ecosystem. This gentle, slow-paced walking tour will last approximately two hours and there will be plenty of opportunity to stop and take in the sights and sounds of this stunning landscape.
- Date: Saturday 13 July
- Place: Sheepleas, Shere Road car park, KT24 6EP.
- Time: 11am to 1pm.
- Cost: Adult tickets priced at £15.00, Children are free.
Booking is essential. Please book your place on the eventbrite booking form for wildlife wonders.
October
Hedge laying course in Norbury Park on 5 and 19 October
Hedges and Hurdles Country Skills and Crafts provide hedge laying and coppicing training throughout the coppicing season between October and March each year. This country craft rejuvenates existing hedgerows and improves the overall structure and strength of a hedge providing protection for crops and wildlife.
- Date: Saturday 5 and 19 October
- Place: Norbury Park, KT22 9DX
- Time: 9am to 4pm
If you are interested in this course, please visit the Hedges and Hurdles website Introduction to hedge laying training course
November
Hedge laying course in Norbury Park on 9 November
Hedges and Hurdles Country Skills and Crafts provide hedge laying and coppicing training throughout the coppicing season between October and March each year. This country craft rejuvenates existing hedgerows and improves the overall structure and strength of a hedge providing protection for crops and wildlife.
- Date: Saturday 9 November
- Place: Norbury Park, KT22 9DX
- Time: 9am to 4pm
If you are interested in this course, please visit the Hedges and Hurdles website Introduction to hedge laying training course
December
Hedge laying course in Norbury Park on 7 December
Hedges and Hurdles Country Skills and Crafts provide hedge laying and coppicing training throughout the coppicing season between October and March each year. This country craft rejuvenates existing hedgerows and improves the overall structure and strength of a hedge providing protection for crops and wildlife.
- Date: Saturday 7 December
- Place: Norbury Park, KT22 9DX
- Time: 9am to 4pm
If you are interested in this course, please visit the Hedges and Hurdles website Introduction to hedge laying training course
