What's on in the countryside

Discover our growing variety of seasonal events happening across Surrey's countryside.

2024

2025

December

Tree planting volunteer events this winter

The Tree Planting Team at Surrey County Council are seeking volunteers for their winter tree planting events from November through to February to plant new trees and meet the Council's 1.2million tree planting target! No experience needed, just wrap up warm, bring a spade and join in!

Date: November to February
Place: Various locations across Surrey
Time: Usual times are 10am to 1pm or 1pm to 3pm

If you are interested in volunteering please register through this Eventbrite link.

Santa Cruises at the Basingstoke Canal

Bring the family to the Basingstoke Canal to meet Father Christmas in his canal-side grotto between 3 and 23 December 2024. Climb aboard our boat Rosebud waiting for you at the canal centre and take a gentle cruise to the start of the tinsel trail in the woods. Little ones lead the way and follow the trail to find Father Christmas in his grotto and receive a special gift. Cruise back to the canal centre and head into Santa's Workshop for Christmas colouring activities, warm drinks and mince pies for all!

Date: 3 to 23 December
Place: Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre, Mytchett, Surrey GU16 6DD.
Time: Various timeslots available .
Cost: £22, £19 and £16 depending on day and time.

Booking in advance is essential and is open from 9am on 30 September 2024. Visit our Santa Cruises web page for further details and all booking information.

Tree planting in Reigate with Reigate and Banstead Borough Council

Working with our partners at Reigate & Banstead Borough Council the Tree Planting Team at Surrey County Council are seeking volunteers to enhance this green space. No experience needed, just wrap up warm, bring a spade and join in!

Date: Tuesday 10 December
Place: Reigate, RH1 5LN
Time: 10am to 1pm

If you are interested in volunteering for this session please register your interest through this Reigate tree planting link.

Tree planting in Norbury Park

Planting a new community Orchard in Norbury park, The Tree Planting Team at Surrey County Council are seeking volunteers to help. No experience needed, just wrap up warm, bring a spade and join in!

Date: Tuesday 10 December
Place: Norbury Park, RH5 6DN
Time: 10am to 1pm

If you are interested in volunteering for this session please register your interest through this Norbury Park tree planting link.

Tree planting at Ashford Hospital

Working with our National Health Service (NHS) partners at Ashford hospital, the Tree Planting Team at Surrey County Council are seeking volunteers to enhance the hospital grounds. No experience needed, just wrap up warm, bring a spade and join in!

Date: Tuesday 17 December
Place: Ashford, TW15 3AA
Time: 10am to 1pm

If you are interested in volunteering for this session please register your interest through this Ashford Hospital planting link.

Tree planting in Reigate

Working with a farmer in Reigate, the Tree Planting Team at Surrey County Council are seeking volunteers to enhance this green space. No experience needed, just wrap up warm, bring a spade and join in!

Date: Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 December
Place: Reigate, RH2 8RD
Time: 10am to 1pm and 1pm to 3.30pm

If you are interested in volunteering please register through one of the below links. You can book on to both morning and afternoon sessions if you wish to spend the day with us:

January

Waggy Walk with Heathland Hounds

Join Heathland Hounds for a group dog walks on Chobham Common this January. The perfect opportunity to find out more about the Common and walk with like-minded dog walkers.

Date: Wednesday 8 January
Place: Chobham Common. Meet at Roundabout car park GU24 8TL
Time: 10am to 11.30am

The walk is free but please contact the team to let them know you will be attending. Further details available on the Heathland Hounds Facebook page.

Reviewed: 03 Dec 2024
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