Events
The Black Down and Hindhead Supporters Committee runs a programme of public events each year, which are offered free or at a reduced cost to our members.
We also support a number of other events organised by the local National Trust teams and local affiliated community groups. If you are considering hosting an event to support the National Trust, do get in touch. We will publish updates to all featured events as they become available.
Celebrating 15 years of the Hindhead Tunnel
Saturday afternoon, 7th November 2026
We invite you to bring along your own memories and memorabilia of the old A3 to share . . . . . traffic crawling through the Hindhead traffic lights, the tunnel construction, the Punchbowl, and then the transformation of a busy trunk road back to nature. . . . . We look forward to seeing you there. You are welcome to join us at the hotel if you are unable to join the walk. Simply turn up on the day or contact us with any questions: admin@
Free for our members; £5 suggested donation for non-members.
Photo: Black Down & Hindhead Supporters, 1989
Photo: Alex Anderson. A3 construction at north portal
Guided Wildlife Walks
2027 dates to be decided - Let us know what you would like to explore!
The Committee is keen to organise more guided wildlife walks for anyone who knows and loves the local National Trust sites around Haslemere and wants to discover more about them.
Please contact us if you’re interested – we have run walks aimed at finding birds, fungi, wildflowers, butterflies, bats and more – get in touch and let us know what would interest you most : admin@
2027 AGM and Annual Lecture
Thursday evening, 3rd June 2027
Photo: Richard Walker
Another in the series of inspiring lectures organised by the Black Down & Hindhead Supporters, this year given by Harry Bowell, Nature Recovery Specialist at the National Trust.
The event will also include our brief AGM. All members are encouraged to attend to hear an update on our activities and future plans.
Members visit to Munstead Wood
Possible repeat visit in 2027 - register your interest!
A special opportunity for members of the Black Down and Hindhead Supporters to visit Munstead Wood, home of the world-renowned gardener, Gertrude Jekyll, which was designed by the famous Edwin Lutyens. Please contact us to say if you’d be interested: admin@
Punch Bowl Challenges
Date TBA in 2027
Black Down & Hindhead Supporters of the National Trust is working with local runners to put on another in the popular Punch Bowl Challenge events. Funds raised from the event will be split between the local National Trust estates and local schools.
KEY INFORMATION:
At your own pace: run, walk or cycle
Who: Anyone from kids through to grandparents
When: February 2026
Where: Devils Punch Bowl, Haslemere, Surrey
Elevation: Undulating and scenic
Terrain: Footpaths and bridleways
Quiz evening
Date to be decided, in 2027
Return of the ever popular quiz night at Fernhurst Village Hall. This time with the opportunity to book a whole table of 8, or for individuals or couples to join a table. Please get in touch if interested: admin@
Photographic Competition
2027
The Black Down and Hindhead Supporters of the National Trust Committee runs a competition for the best photos taken of or from the National Trust properties around Hindhead and Haslemere. The full list of eligible sites is included in the rules (download here)
The next competition will likely be late in 2026, giving photographers plenty of time to explore the local sites and capture their favourite moments.