The Colne Valley Park Festival Fortnight 19th July to 2nd August 2024
The Festival Fortnight, runs for two weeks with different type of events running through the Regional Park, giving the local community opportunity to explore many of their local gems and connect with their countryside. This year we are partnering up with volunteer groups, local authorities, organisation and charities in the Colne Valley Park, with different types of events, and to highlight all the amazing things the regional park has to offer; Guided Walks, Talks, Activities for Children and Families, Open Days, Exhibitions and more.
Click here, or scroll below to see this years programme. Please note, we will be adding more events in the next few weeks so make sure to check our page regularly for updates. Follow us on social media as well for regular updates.
Events up and down the Colne Valley Park
Festival Programme
Lammas Park Boat Hire Festival Fortnight Offer
Friday 19 Jul 2024 - Friday 2 Aug 2024
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
The Riverside Kiosk Lammas Recreation Park, Staines-upon-Thames
Have a fab day at Lammas Park this Festival Fortnight with 10% off boat hire on the River Thames with the Little Green Boat Company.
Chiltern Open Air Museum Classic Vehicle Show
Saturday 20 Jul 2024 - Sunday 21 Jul 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles
Visit the Chiltern Open Air Museum, a real gem of the Regional Park and see some fantastic vintage vehicles.
Maple Lodge Nature Reserve Open Day
Sunday 21 Jul 2024
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Maple Lodge, Maple Cross
What a Treat! On Sunday, 21st July Maple Lodge Nature Reserve will be open to the general public for the first time in 4 years!
Sketch and Stroll at Southlands Arts Centre
Sunday 21 Jul 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Southlands Art Centre, West Drayton
A tutor led art session with a short stroll: learn some tricks and tips to sketching in a natural landscape.
New Wexham and Rowley Woods Circular Walk
Sunday 21 Jul 2024
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Black Park Country Park, Slough
This is a brand new Circular Walk of Wexham and Rowley Woods which will include lesser-known paths in Langley & Black Parks. The walk has been devised by local walking expert Paul Graham who will be leading the walk with John Whitby, Chairman of the Colne Valley Park.
Brass Rubbing Trail at Denham Country Park
Monday 22 Jul 2024
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Colne Valley Visitor Centre, Denham
Get on the trail! Butterfly, kingfisher, oak leaf…can you find them and the other plants and animals on the brass rubbing trail?
Mindful Mosaic workshop with Montet Designs at Batchworth Lock
Tuesday 23 Jul 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Batchworth Lock Canal Centre, Rickmansworth
Organised by Three Rivers District Council - this festival fortnight why not join a Mindful Mosaic workshop with Montet Designs. Loose yourself and unwind with the art of mosaic making!
Riverfly Survey Taster Event in Denham
Tuesday 23 Jul 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Colne Valley Visitor Centre, Denham
A hands-on experience learning about aquatic life and how to protect it at the Riverfly Survey Taster event in Denham.
Guided Bat Walk in Ruislip Woods
Thursday 25 Jul 2024
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Ruislip Lido Woodland Centre, Ruislip
Join Ruislip Woods Trust for a guided evening walk around the Lido in Ruislip Woods and hopefully see some bats. Walk organised by Hillingdon council.
Family pond dip and habitat creation in Iver
Friday 26 Jul 2024
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Hardings Row Nature Reserve, Iver Heath
What's living in your local pond? Find out how important your pond is, who lives in it and what grows there. Then help us do some work to create friendly habitats to encourage more wildlife to live there. A great chance to volunteer with or without the children and learn more about your local nature reserve.
'Fossils and where to find them’ at the Colne Valley Visitor Centre
Friday 26 Jul 2024
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Colne Valley Visitor Centre, Denham
'Fossils and Where to find them' involves a hands-on practical demonstration accompanied by an exhibition. Come and see some fascinating fossils and learn all about them from experts at the Harrow and Hillingdon Geology society.
Outdoor Theatre at Black Park
Friday 26 Jul 2024
4:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Black Park Country Park, Slough
Organised by Bucks Country Parks - book your ticket for Peter Pan Outdoor Theatre a production by Immersion Theatre Company who are best known for their work as producers of high-quality family theatre.
The History of Woodoaks Farm with historian Lisbet Sherlock
Friday 26 Jul 2024
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join Historian Lisbet Sherlock in Woodoak's majestic 16th Century Black Barn to uncover the farm's rich history, dating back to Saxon times, with particular emphasis on the last 100 years when the farm has been in the stewardship of the Findlay family.
Heritage Crafts Weekend at Chiltern Open Air Museum
Saturday 27 Jul 2024 - Sunday 28 Jul 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles
Visit Chiltern Open Air Museum, step back in time and witness traditional crafts in action.
Butterfly Walk & Count at Woodoaks Farm
Saturday 27 Jul 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Woodoaks Farm, Maple Cross
Go on a walk around Woodoaks Farm with volunteers Martin Taylor (butterfly enthusiast) and John Mynett (entomologist and moth enthusiast), learning about and counting butterflies.
Roger the Historic Canal Boat
Saturday 27 Jul 2024 - Sunday 28 Jul 2024
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Batchworth Lock Canal Centre, Rickmansworth
Take a tour of Roger the historic working canal boat and see what it would have been like working and living on one of these barges in the late 1800's early 1900's.
Harmondsworth Barn Open Day
Sunday 28 Jul 2024
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Great Barn, Harmondsworth Barn, Harmondsworth
Explore this medieval barn on the former Manor Farm in the village of Harmondsworth, in the London Borough of Hillingdon, it is open from 11am to 4pm on the second and fourth Sundays of the month.
Harmondsworth Moor History Guided Walk
Sunday 28 Jul 2024
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Harmondsworth Moor and the Great Barn, Harmondsworth
Don't miss this chance to have a guided walk of this stunning location led by Alistair Lilley, Ranger at Harmondsworth Moor.
Wild Week at Iver Environment Centre
Monday 29 Jul 2024 - Friday 2 Aug 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Iver Environment Centre, Iver
Send your children to Iver Environment Centre from 10am to 4pm each day for a whole week of outdoor adventures.
Brass Rubbing Trail at Denham Country Park
Monday 29 Jul 2024
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Colne Valley Visitor Centre, Denham
Get on the trail! Butterfly, kingfisher, oak leaf…can you find them and the other plants and animals on the brass rubbing trail?
Poster and Storyboard art workshop at Batchworth Lock
Wednesday 31 Jul 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Batchworth Lock Canal Centre, Rickmansworth
Children’s Illustrator Leanne Coelho, has been invited by Three Rivers District Council for two exciting illustration sessions inspired by the Aquadrome. Either morning 6-8 year olds or afternoon 9-12 year olds.
Woodoaks Farm Wildflower Walk
Wednesday 31 Jul 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Woodoaks Farm, Maple Cross
Join volunteer wildflower expert Graham Everett for an evening Wildflower Walk at Woodoaks as part of the Colne Valley Festival Fortnight. A wonderful chance to explore the various pastures and wildflower verges that the farm has to offer.
Guided walk in Bayhurst Woods part of Ruislip Woods NNR
Thursday 1 Aug 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Bayhurst Wood Country Park, Ruislip
Starting from Bayhurst Woods enjoy a circular walk identifying birds, butterflies and wildlife passing St Marys Church, Harefield along the way.
Poster and Storyboard art workshop at Batchworth Lock
Thursday 1 Aug 2024
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Batchworth Lock Canal Centre, Rickmansworth
Children’s Illustrator Leanne Coelho, has been invited by Three Rivers District Council for two exciting illustration sessions inspired by the Aquadrome. Either morning 6-8 year olds or afternoon 9-12 year olds.
Family Fun Day at Swan Meadow, with the Ivers Hive
Thursday 1 Aug 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Swan Meadow, Iver
Enjoy a visit with your family to Swan Meadow a nature reserve in the centre of Iver and learn about its fascinating biodiversity and take part in a mini-beast adventure!
Mindfulness walk in Denham Country Park
Thursday 1 Aug 2024
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Colne Valley Visitor Centre, Denham
Please join us in the beautiful surroundings of Denham Country Park for a Mindfulness Walk.
Walk and Talk with farmer John at Woodoaks Farm
Friday 2 Aug 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Woodoaks Farm, Maple Cross
Join farmer John Whitby of Rowley Farm for a walk and talk of Woodoaks Farm and learning about what it involves to transition to organic farming life. Family friendly event.
Thank You for Making the Festival Fortnight 2023 a Success!
As we came to the end of last year’s Festival Fortnight, we couldn’t help but feel incredibly grateful for all of you who attended and contributed to the event. The festival’s success wouldn’t have been possible without the support and enthusiasm.
We were thrilled to see the high-quality events taking place in almost every corner of the Regional Park. Below you will find some selections of photos taken during the Festival Fortnight 2023.
