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Activities & events


Events

A craftsman at the Countryside ShowThroughout the year Rangers organise walks, talks and other countryside events. This year is the 125th anniversary of the City of London acquiring the four Coulsdon Commons so our annual Countryside Day will take place on Coulsdon Common to celebrate this.  On Sunday 8 June there will be activities and fun for everyone including donkey rides, horse-drawn cart rides, face painting, tree climbing and swing boats. You can have a go at some countryside crafts, like wood turning and walking-stick making, watch a falconry display or see a blacksmith at work.

Download the City Commons events (124kb)

Volunteering

A volunteerThroughout the year volunteers help the Keepers to look after the West Wickham & Coulsdon Commons. There are a huge range of different activities to get involved with. You may like to learn a rural craft such as hedgelaying or perhaps you’d like to help install some new benches? If you enjoy bird watching or know a bit about other animals or plants you may like to get involved with some survey work? Whatever you choose you are sure to have a fun day out looking after you local patch of countryside! To find out how to get involved:

The City of London has established the Coulsdon Commons Heritage Group to oversee two Friends groups, Friends of Farthing Downs and Friends of Kenley Airfield. The groups are keen to enhance the value of their respective sites to the public, to spread the word about there special features and to help the City of London protect them for the future. For more information please contact us.

Download the City Commons Volunteer Diary (356kb)

Self Guided Walks

Spring Park & West Wickham Common Circular WalkSpring Park & West Wickham Common Circular Walk

This walk has a surprisingly rural feel. Discover shady woodland paths, rolling farmland and peaceful grassy glades.

Download Spring Park & West Wickham Common Circular Walk (301kb)

Coulsdon Commons Circular Walks pack

Discover the delights of the countryside on these four circular walks. The pack is not yet available in electronic format. Please contact us to receive your paper copy.


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