Events & activities

Events and Activities

Open Spaces Bookings

Anybody wishing to run an activity or event on Hart District Council Land must seek approval from us, the landowner. Failure to notify us of your group activity or event can invalidate group insurance. By working with us we can also recommend the most suitable place for your activity and notify you of any potential onsite hazards such as contractor and management works.

Please fill out the appropriate form below and return it with the requested documentation to countryside@hart.gov.uk to be considered. Please note commercial activities will be subject to charge.

Ideally forms should be returned to us at least 2 weeks before the event or activity is due to take place to allow for the internal admin process. Larger events may take several months to approve.

Booking Documents

Countryside Events

Hart District Council’s Countryside Service runs a variety of walks and activities throughout the year at various sites within the district. Whether you are interested in wildlife, conservation and your local countryside or maybe you just need an excuse to get outdoors, you will find something for you, your friends and family to enjoy.

All activities must be paid for in advance. Refunds will only be given if the booking is cancelled two weeks prior to the event. Any cancellations later than this are unable to be refunded.

Please note that events may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances or unsuitable weather. If this occurs, attendees will be informed and refunded as soon as possible. Walks and activities are due to begin at the times advertised so please arrive ten minutes early to avoid disappointment.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

To join our mailing list and receive emails about our upcoming walks and events please email us on countryside@hart.gov.uk

Booking Events and Activities Webform

Education

Visits for community, school, Guide and Scout groups

Ranger-led visits, activities / walks, presentations and talks are available, a minimum group size of 15 applies. Activities and walks cost £4.00 per child / adult. Presentations and talks cost £12 per hour plus £20 admin fee.

Self-led visits to our reserves are encouraged and we offer equipment for hire. These are free but the Education Ranger must still be contacted. We can also assist with a 1.5hr pre -visit with a Ranger to help familiarise you with the site and talk you through information for your chosen subject at a cost of £15.50.

For more information email: countryside@hart.gov.uk.

Equipment for hire

Equipment	Fee
Pond dipping equipment	£12.50 per day
Bug hunting equipment	£12.50 per day
Moth hunting equipment	£12.50 per day
Bat kit (incl. resources and x5 detectors) £75 refundable deposit applies	£12.50 per day (£3 per additional detector)

To enquire about a hiring any of the above please email countryside@hart.gov.uk.

Practical conservation tasks for young groups

Site management takes place during the winter months (October-February). This is to protect rare species that are active during the summer. Therefore, there are limited tasks available during the summer months. It is best to contact us early if you wish to take part in a community-related task.

If you are a group of 12 or fewer, it may be possible for the Fleet Pond Society to lead your group. Please do not let charges put you off and contact us should you have a small, not-for profit group and we will see if there are volunteers available on your required date.

To enquire about a practical task please email countryside@hart.gov.uk.

For more information visit our Volunteering page.

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