Thames Basin Heaths Partnership

Directions Website Contact the business

Thames Basin Heaths Partnership Surrey, Hampshire & Berkshire. Three of the UK’s rarest birds nest here. It’s the nesting birds that give this land its legal protection.

Protecting the heaths of the Special Protection Area and promoting , local country walks that help protect the heaths. We’re a partnership of local councils, land managers and nature conservation bodies conserving the heathland of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area across Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire. The Dartford Warbler, Nightjar and Woodlark rely on the heathland and nest on or near the ground, making them very vulnerable to disturbance. On this page we’re sharing the story of the heathland and bringing you news of , a conservation strategy to create dog-friendly local country walks that help protect heathland wildlife. We’d love you to fall in love with your local heathland and help secure its future by spreading the word about keeping to main paths, how to and . By looking after the birds, we can all play our part in making sure that protection stays in place. Protecting the birds protects the heaths. Protecting the heaths protects the birds.

What a fantastic way to end the week, attending a involving Bracknell Forest primary schools 😀The presenters, includin...
23/10/2026

What a fantastic way to end the week, attending a involving Bracknell Forest primary schools 😀

The presenters, including our own Education Officer Michael, were so engaging and inspirational, as were the children present. They showed such enthusiasm and knowledge of the environmental issues discussed and it was wonderful to hear their solutions!

Thank you to all of the young ecowarriors that came to visit our table and ask questions about .

Teachers - find out more about Michael's amazing work at: https://tbhpartnership.org.uk/schools/

What do warmth-loving heathland animals do when the weather turns cooler?Aside from seeking out overwintering locations,...
22/10/2026

What do warmth-loving heathland animals do when the weather turns cooler?

Aside from seeking out overwintering locations, they may be drawn to areas of that warm up more quickly in the sun.

For that reason, the creation of bare ground is an important part of .

📷 Bare ground at Wildmoor Heath in Berkshire
📷 Bare ground at Lightwater Country Park in Surrey

Today is ! Did you know that the is home to the UK's six native reptile species? Though the weather is turning cool...
21/10/2026

Today is !

Did you know that the is home to the UK's six native reptile species?

Though the weather is turning cooler, there's still a slim chance of catching a glimpse of reptiles on mild, sunny days where good basking spots allow them to warm up. But their main aim will soon be to find suitable hibernation sites to overwinter.

📷 Adder spotted by Seasonal Warden Sarah at Wisley Common in Surrey, back in August.

Did you know that a number of walks are adjacent to the Basingstoke Canal?It stretches for 32 miles through and . W...
19/10/2026

Did you know that a number of walks are adjacent to the Basingstoke Canal?

It stretches for 32 miles through and .

Why not check out:

🥾Brookwood Country Park in Surrey
🥾 Crookham Village in Hampshire
🥾 Water's Edge in Surrey
🥾 Wellesley Woodlands in Hampshire
🥾 Woodham Common in Surrey

Find out more here: https://tbhpartnership.org.uk/greenspace/

We are recruiting! Help us grow our team for 2027 😀We have three permanent vacancies available:✅ Education Warden, closi...
18/10/2026

We are recruiting! Help us grow our team for 2027 😀

We have three permanent vacancies available:

✅ Education Warden, closing date 18th October
✅ Warden, closing date 20th October
✅ Senior Manager, closing date 20th October

Take a look at our News & Blogs page for more information: https://tbhpartnership.org.uk/news/

17/10/2026

If you happened to miss our SAMM (Strategic Access Management and Monitoring) Evaluation Webinar last month, you may be interested to know that it is available to watch on our You Tube account.

Follow the link here:

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

What a beautiful day out on the today! Warden Mandy took this gorgeous photo of Wisley Common in . Looks just perfe...
16/10/2026

What a beautiful day out on the today!

Warden Mandy took this gorgeous photo of Wisley Common in . Looks just perfect for a stroll doesn't it? 🍁🍂

Explore Surrey's Countryside

Did you know that we have a You Tube account? Sadly we've taken our eye of it for quite a while but we're hoping to make...
16/10/2026

Did you know that we have a You Tube account? Sadly we've taken our eye of it for quite a while but we're hoping to make a 🎬

After all, there's a lot to shout about when it comes to the 🫶

As we head into the colder months, let's revisit some of Education Officer Michael's videos 😀

Heathland can feel a bit quiet over the winter months, but if you l...

An exciting event being run by our partners Hart District Council at the wonderful Bramshot Farm Country Park 😀
15/10/2026

An exciting event being run by our partners Hart District Council at the wonderful Bramshot Farm Country Park 😀

🎃 Pumpkin carving and Halloween fun! 🎃

Join us for Autumn Tales with Pumpkin carving to have a go at creating your own Jack o' Lantern and learn about the history, global traditions, and wildlife connected to this special time.

Two dates are available:

👻 29 October
👻 30 October

Advanced bookings are required, please visit www.hart.gov.uk/events/autumn-tales-pumpkin-carving for more information and to sign on.

Address

Heather Farm
Woking
GU214XY

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Thames Basin Heaths Partnership posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Thames Basin Heaths Partnership:

Shortcuts

Share