Look out for CPRE’s Countryside Day this Saturday 7 September

Countryside Day is fast approaching with exciting events planned by the local CPREs taking part in this year’s pilot.

On Saturday 7 September 2024, a group of local CPREs will host their own Countryside Day as part of a pilot aimed at establishing an annual event for CPRE.

This is the first year that CPRE’s network of local charities will run Countryside Day events up and down the country. The initiative follows a successful event held by CPRE Sussex in September 2023, which took place at Knepp rewilding estate and featured a range of countryside themed stalls and activities.

This brand-new public event is a celebration of all that is wonderful about the countryside and aims to strengthen our connection with it. The events vary in format, ranging from full-day activities to guided walks.

The upcoming events

Eight local CPREs are taking part, with seven events planned. Do take a look at the events below and go along if you can! Unless otherwise stated, they’re all being held on Saturday 7 September.

CPRE Sussex are repeating their highly successful event at Knepp Estate with talks, tours, stalls and activities, including those for children. The event is from 10am-4pm, entrance is £5 per adult, with car parking included. Under 18s go free.

CPRE Avon and Bristol (Sunday 8 September) are hosting an inclusive event celebrating what regenerative farming brings to the countryside, with a particular focus on hedgerows. This event is sold out!

CPRE Berkshire and Oxfordshire are hosting a joint event based at Goring Village Hall with displays, activities, talks and rambles. The day is free of charge, with donations encouraged, and takes place from 10am-4pm.

CPRE Hampshire are holding four free events at Cox Croft Farm with a focus on hedgerows including a foraging walk and a textile hedge workshop.

CPRE Lancashire, Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester are hosting guided walks along the Tolkien Trail in the Forest of Bowland.

CPRE Somerset’s event is a tour of New Stowey Farm, a flagship for regenerative farming. The tour is 2-4.30pm, and there are limited tickets remaining.

CPRE Staffordshire’s are hosting a sold-out tour of Blithfield Hall and a visit to see a herd of Bagot goats, a breed rarer than the giant panda!

As this pilot year unfolds, we hope Countryside Day will become a cherished annual tradition, bringing communities together and fostering a deeper connection with our rural landscapes. Don’t miss the chance to participate in this exciting initiative and support the preservation of our countryside for future generations.

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