Events & activities

All activities must be paid for in advance when applicable. 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.

If you are interested in helping out with volunteer tasks, visit the Volunteer page for more information.

If you would like further information or to book and pay using an alternative method please contact countryside@hart.gov.uk or call 01252 622122.

Privacy Notice

If you would like us to contact you regarding your booked events, we need you to provide your consent using the booking webform. You can update your details and preferences, or withdraw this consent at any time, by contacting us. We share the information you provide through this form within the organisation, to provide our services to you. We will not disclose any information to other organisations unless we are required to by law, or to prevent fraud.

For further details on how your information is used, how we maintain the security of your information and your rights, including how to access information we hold on you and how to complain if you have any concerns about how your personal details are processed, please visit www.hart.gov.uk/privacy.

• Countryside Events Online Application Form

Please fill out the appropriate online application form below, ideally application forms should be completed at least 1 month 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. Please note commercial activities will be subject to charge.

• Open Space Booking Online Application Form
• Uniformed Group Activity Online Application Form
• Terms and Conditions

Ranger-led visits, activities / walks, presentations and talks are available, a minimum group size of 15 applies. Activities and walks cost £3.00-£6.00 per child / adult. Presentations and talks cost £12.50 per hour plus £50.00 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 £16.00.

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

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

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.