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.
Nightjars and Bats on Black Down - guided walk at dusk
Wednesday evening 25th June 2025
Join one of the Black Down Rangers on a guided walk in search of one of our rare heathland specialist birds, the nightjar, and hear its magical churring song at dusk. We shall also be looking out for bats. Booking is essential as places are limited, so please contact us if interested: admin@blackdownhindheadntsupporters.org
Devil's Punch Bowl - Guided Exploration
Sunday 13th July 2025 11am
Join long-term National Trust volunteer, Arthur Greenwood, on a walk through the Devil’s Punch Bowl, exploring the history and the wildlife of this fascinating place. Some relatively steep, rough terrain will be involved; sturdy footwear essential! Please book your place via admin@blackdownhindheadntsupporters.org
Members visit to Munstead Wood
17th September 2025
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 arrange a place: admin@blackdownhindheadntsupporters.org
Punch Bowl Challenges
Saturday 4th October 2025
Black Down & Hindhead Supporters of the National Trust is working with local runners to put on the ever popular Punch Bowl Challenge runs. Funds raised from the event to be split between the local National Trust estates and local primary school PTAs.
KEY INFORMATION:
Who: Anyone from kids through to grandparents
When: Saturday 4th October 2025
Where: Devils Punch Bowl, Haslemere, Surrey
Pace: All levels welcome including walkers
Elevation: Undulating and scenic
Terrain: Footpaths and bridleways
2026 AGM and Annual Educate and Inspire Lecture
2026 subject and date to be confirmed
Another in the series of inspiring lectures organised by the Black Down & Hindhead Supporters. Watch this space for details.
Guided Wildlife Walks
2026 dates to be decided
The Committee will be organising more guided wildlife walks in 2026 for anyone who knows and loves the local National Trust sites around Haslemere and wants to discover more about them.
Please contact us if interested – we have run walks aimed at finding birds, fungi, wildflowers, bats and more – get in touch and let us know what would interest you most : admin@blackdownhindheadntsupporters.org
Photographic Competition 2026
30th November 2026 - closing date for entries
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 be in 2026, giving photographers plenty of time to explore the local sites and capture their favourite moments.