Secrets of the Heath returns for Easter holidays!
March 13, 2023
The popular Secrets of the Heath event returns for the Easter holidays, celebrating our local heathland’s vibrant history and wildlife with a packed programme of events.
The free event takes place at Hogmoor Inclosure, Whitehill & Bordon, on Saturday 15 April from 10am to 3pm. The popular event had been due to take place last September but was postponed due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
From a Saxon camp, Roman chariot rides, to close encounters with reptiles, there will be activities to keep the whole family entertained.
As well as re-enactments and immersive storytelling sessions, visitors can bring their dog and have a go at the Countryside Dog Agility challenge to be in with a chance of winning a luxury doggy treat hamper.
There will also be bookable experiences, including discovering the magic of the dawn chorus and a guided walk to find out more about the brilliant bird species that call heaths home.
Olivia French, Activities and Engagement Officer for Heathlands Reunited, said: “We hope this will be a lovely day out for all the family and inspire people of all ages to take an interest in their local heathland habitat. These beautiful lowland heaths are actually as rare as the rainforest, only being found in parts of the UK and Scandinavia, and we want to encourage the community to look after them for future generations to enjoy.
“Without active management, these very special sites would disappear and species such as the sand lizard and nightjar would be lost.”
As part of the run up to the event, an exciting art competition is open to children aged between five and 11 years old with the chance to win some fantastic prizes. For more information click here Prebooking is necessary for the guided walks.
For more information please contact heathlands@southdowns.gov.uk
