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Cleeve Common
Site of special scientific interest

Events Calendar

We host events and activities all year round for all ages.

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May
27
to May 30
Family Fun Friday, Event, Trail

May Half Term Family Trail

  • Tue, May 27, 2025 9:30 AM 09:30 Fri, May 30, 2025 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

This half term it isn't just a Family Fun Friday, you can come up between 9:30am and 4pm, Tues-Fri of half term and take part in our self-guided family trail.

No need to book, and free to take part.

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Jun
7
11:00 AM11:00
Guided Walk

Wild Flower Foray

  • Saturday, June 7, 2025
  • 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 11:00 13:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

A guided walk with our Conservation Officer Giles around our unimproved limestone grassland on a wildflower hunt.

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Jun
7
12:30 PM12:30
Guided Walk

Heights and Highlights of Cleeve Common

  • Saturday, June 7, 2025
  • 12:30 PM 1:30 PM 12:30 13:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

A short walk to introduce many aspects of Cleeve Common’s geology, archaeology, history, ecology – and how we can look after it for all

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Jun
7
2:00 PM14:00
Guided Walk

Heights and Highlights of Cleeve Common 2

  • Saturday, June 7, 2025
  • 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 14:00 15:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

A repeat of the earlier walk - A short walk to introduce many aspects of Cleeve Common’s geology, archaeology, history, ecology – and how we can look after it for all

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Jun
21
1:00 PM13:00
Event, Arts and Crafts

An Introduction to Drawing Trees with Ink & Watercolour

  • Saturday, June 21, 2025
  • 1:00 PM 5:00 PM 13:00 17:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an interactive session where you'll learn the basics of drawing with inks, taking inspiration from the trees of Cleeve Common

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Apr
18
1:00 PM13:00
Family Fun Friday, Event, Trail

Good Friday Easter Trail

  • Friday, April 18, 2025
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come explore Cleeve Common and earn yourself a treat!

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Apr
8
6:00 PM18:00
Guided Walk, Event, Evening walk

Foraging Walk

  • Tuesday, April 8, 2025
  • 6:00 PM 8:30 PM 18:00 20:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Cotswold Forager Rob Gould for an explore of the tasty treats growing in and around Wardens' Wood

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Mar
29
2:00 PM14:00
Arts and Crafts, Event, Guided Walk

Nature Journaling in Wardens' Wood

  • Saturday, March 29, 2025
  • 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 14:00 16:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join local illustrator Amanda Steer on a wander through Wardens' Wood as we slow down, and draw what we see, not what we think we see.

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Family Fun Friday - Bird boxes and nature stomp
Feb
21
10:30 AM10:30
Family Fun Friday, Event, Guided Walk

Family Fun Friday - Bird boxes and nature stomp

  • Friday, February 21, 2025
  • 10:30 AM 12:00 PM 10:30 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Create a bird box as a family to take home, to help support local birds as nesting season approaches. Followed by a nature romp on the hill.

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Nov
16
10:00 AM10:00
Event, Arts and Crafts

Lino Printing Inspired by Trees on Cleeve Common

  • Saturday, November 16, 2024
  • 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 10:00 14:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join this workshop where we will immortalise some of the iconic trees on Cleeve Hill - the Memorial Tree and the Twin Beeches.

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Nov
1
10:30 AM10:30
Family Fun Friday, Event

Family Fun Friday - Ranger for the Day - Family Event

  • Friday, November 1, 2024
  • 10:30 AM 2:30 PM 10:30 14:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for the day in Wardens' Wood for some practical management before a picnic around the campfire and some bushcraft fun.

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Oct
25
10:30 AM10:30
Event, Guided Walk

Fungi Foray

  • Friday, October 25, 2024
  • 10:30 AM 12:30 PM 10:30 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join expert Joe McSorley on a walk on Cleeve Common exploring its often overlooked fungi.

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Oct
19
10:30 AM10:30
Arts and Crafts, Event, Guided Walk

Nature Journaling in Wardens' Wood

  • Saturday, October 19, 2024
  • 10:30 AM 12:30 PM 10:30 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join local illustrator Amanda Steer on a wander through Wardens' Wood as we slow down, and draw what we see, not what we think we see.

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Sep
12
5:30 PM17:30
Guided Walk, Event, Evening walk

Heritage Open Day Walk - Why is Cleeve Common Special?

  • Thursday, September 12, 2024
  • 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

A guided walk with some of the Cleeve Common Trust team exploring themes which make the Common such a special place for people and wildlife

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Sep
7
10:00 AM10:00
Event, Guided Walk

Heritage Open Day Walk - A Historical Journey across Cleeve Common

  • Saturday, September 7, 2024
  • 10:00 AM 12:30 PM 10:00 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Discover the hidden histories behind many of the tracks and trails that cross Cleeve Hill with historian David Aldred

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Aug
30
12:30 PM12:30
Family Fun Friday

Family Fun Friday - Stream dipping & raft racing

  • Friday, August 30, 2024
  • 12:30 PM 3:30 PM 12:30 15:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

A summer holiday classic! A chance to investigate the Cleeve Common stream in Watery Bottom.

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Aug
16
10:30 AM10:30
Family Fun Friday, Event, Arts and Crafts

Family Fun Friday - Kite making

  • Friday, August 16, 2024
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Drop in to make a kite and other nature based crafts, then head out to fly it on the hill!

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Aug
15
10:30 AM10:30
Event, Guided Walk

Butterfly Walk

  • Thursday, August 15, 2024
  • 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore Cleeve Common and Prestbury Hill Butterfly Reserve on a butterfly walk

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Jul
14
1:00 PM13:00
Arts and Crafts, Event

An Introduction to landscape watercolour painting

  • Sunday, July 14, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 5:00 PM 13:00 17:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an interactive session where you'll learn the basics of landscape watercolour painting taking inspiration from Cleeve Common

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Jun
27
5:30 PM17:30
Event, Evening walk, Arts and Crafts

Nature Journaling in Wardens' Wood

  • Thursday, June 27, 2024
  • 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 17:30 19:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join local illustrator Amanda Steer on a wander through Wardens' Wood as we slow down, and draw what we see, not what we think we see.

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May
31
12:00 PM12:00

Butterfly Conservation drop in event

  • Friday, May 31, 2024
  • 12:00 PM 2:00 PM 12:00 14:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Butterfly Conservation will be on Prestbury Reserve with a variety of drop-in activities and information suitable for all ages.

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May
31
11:00 AM11:00
Event, Family Fun Friday, Guided Walk

Family Fun Friday: Bug Hunting and Butterfly Spotting

  • Friday, May 31, 2024
  • 11:00 AM 12:30 PM 11:00 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Eyes peeled, we'll be exploring Cleeve Common & the Butterfly Conservation reserve for winged beauties and other minibeasts!

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Apr
20
10:30 AM10:30
Arts and Crafts, Event, Guided Walk

Nature Journaling in Wardens' Wood - fully booked

  • Saturday, April 20, 2024
  • 10:30 AM 12:30 PM 10:30 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join local illustrator Amanda Steer on a wander through Wardens' Wood as we slow down, and draw what we see, not what we think we see.

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Mar
29
1:00 PM13:00
Family Fun Friday, Event, Trail

Good Friday Easter Trail - fully booked

  • Friday, March 29, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come explore Cleeve Common and earn yourself a treat!

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Family Fun Friday - Bird feeders and badge making
Feb
16
10:30 AM10:30
Family Fun Friday, Event, Guided Walk

Family Fun Friday - Bird feeders and badge making

  • Friday, February 16, 2024
  • 10:30 AM 12:00 PM 10:30 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Create a bird feeder to take home, to help support local wildlife at this tough time of year. Followed by a family nature romp on the hill.

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Nov
3
10:30 AM10:30
Family Fun Friday, Event

Family Fun Friday - Be a Ranger for the Day

  • Friday, November 3, 2023
  • 10:30 AM 2:30 PM 10:30 14:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for the day in Wardens' Wood for some practical management before a picnic around the campfire and some bushcraft fun.

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Oct
7
10:30 AM10:30
Event

Be a Ranger for the Day - Family Event

  • Saturday, October 7, 2023
  • 10:30 AM 2:30 PM 10:30 14:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a day in Wardens' Wood, a hidden part of Cleeve Common.

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Jul
28
1:00 PM13:00
Family Fun Friday

Family Fun Friday - Bushcraft and mini-beasts

  • Friday, July 28, 2023
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Let's go and explore Warden's Wood, an often-forgotten part of Cleeve Common. Den building, bug hunting and fun!

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Jul
4
10:00 AM10:00
Guided Walk

Wild Flower Foray

  • Tuesday, July 4, 2023
  • 10:00 AM 12:30 PM 10:00 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Enjoy all Cleeve Common has to offer in mid-summer including wildflowers both common and scarce but all beautiful.

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Jun
3
10:00 AM10:00
Guided Walk

History and archaeology walk

  • Saturday, June 3, 2023
  • 10:00 AM 12:30 PM 10:00 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join local expert David Aldred as he guides you around our three scheduled ancient monuments and tells stories from our history.

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Jun
2
11:00 AM11:00

Family Fun Friday: Bug Hunting and Butterfly Spotting

  • Friday, June 2, 2023
  • 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 11:00 14:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Eyes peeled, we'll be exploring Cleeve Common & the Butterfly Conservation reserve for winged beauties and other minibeasts!

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Apr
18
10:00 AM10:00
Guided Walk

Spring bird life tour

  • Tuesday, April 18, 2023
  • 10:00 AM 12:30 PM 10:00 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join local expert Arthur Ball as he introduces you to the vast bird life found on Cleeve Common

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Apr
7
1:00 PM13:00
Family Fun Friday, Trail

Good Friday Easter Trail

  • Friday, April 7, 2023
  • 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 13:00 16:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come explore Cleeve Common and earn yourself a treat!

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Feb
24
10:30 AM10:30
Family Fun Friday, Arts and Crafts

Family Fun Friday - Clay modelling workshop

  • Friday, February 24, 2023
  • 10:30 AM 12:00 PM 10:30 12:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Take inspiration from the flora and fauna on the Common to make clay models to take home. Followed by a family nature romp on the hill.

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Dec
20
11:00 AM11:00
Family Fun Friday, Trail, Arts and Crafts

Cleeve Common Festive Trail

  • Tuesday, December 20, 2022
  • 11:00 AM 2:00 PM 11:00 14:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate the Christmas break by enjoying the crisp fresh air of Cleeve Common. Escape the hustle and bustle for a family adventure.

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Office: Parish Office, Church Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8LR

Office: 07471 687 877 – Ranger: 07756 828 458

 

 
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