What's Going on in the Park
Below are full details of our currently scheduled events. Events are added on a regular basis so make sure you check again soon!
FoGH Dog Show
Sat 26th April: 10:00 am - 12.00 pm
Lower Football Pitch / Event Field
Join us for our occasional celebration of all things canine!
Registration is 9.30 - 10.00 am, with a single £5 suggested donation to enter all classes. Classes: Best Young Dog Handler; Cutest Puppy; Golden Oldies; Best Trick; Most Like Owner; Most Obedient & Best In Show.
- This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
This FoGH event is free to attend, but donations are always welcome.
Pond Dipping
Sat 10th May: 10:30 am - 12.30 pm
The Hub / Wetlands
Join us for a pond dipping session in the wetlands. Discover the creatures that live in the Park's water habitats with local expert Martin Sutton.
We'll be meeting at the Hub before heading to the wetland area to investigate.
- This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Limited tickets (£2.00) for this event will be available from 26th April 2025. FoGH members get exclusive access to tickets before they go on general release. If you are not currently a member and want early access to tickets you can join here.
Bee Walk
Sat 17th May
The Hub
Celebrate World Bee Day and go for a stroll around the Park identifying and learning about bees. In this walk, led by local naturalist and insect expert Dr Ian Beavis, you'll discover the huge range of bees and other flying insects in our Park.
- This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please be aware that this event is weather dependant and may, in extreme circumstances, be cancelled.
Limited tickets (£2.00) for this event will be available from 3rd May 2025. FoGH members get exclusive access to tickets before they go on general release. If you are not currently a member and want early access to tickets you can join here.
Bat Walk
Tue 27th May: 8:00 - 9:30 pm
The Hub
This event will be led by David Scully of the Kent Bat Group
Take a twilight stroll around the Park and look for some of our local, more timid, residents. We'll meet at the Hub for an introductory talk and then set off with bat detectors for a walk around the Park.
This event is run in conjunction with the Kent High Weald Partnership and the Kent Bat Group.
- This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please be aware that this event is weather dependant and may, in extreme circumstances, be cancelled.
Limited tickets (£2.00) for this event will be available from 13th May 2025. FoGH members get exclusive access to tickets before they go on general release. If you are not currently a member and want early access to tickets you can join here.
Moth Identification Morning
Sat 21st June: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Hub
Drop in to the Hub to see what night-flying insects Dr Ian Beavis can identify from the overnight moth trap.
- This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- This is a regular event: look out for future events so you can see how the moth population changes over the course of the year.
This FoGH event is free to attend, but donations are always welcome.
Moth Identification Morning
Sun 17th August: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Hub
Drop in to the Hub to see what night-flying insects Dr Ian Beavis can identify from the overnight moth trap.
- This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- This is a regular event: look out for future events so you can see how the moth population changes over the course of the year.
This FoGH event is free to attend, but donations are always welcome.
Moth Identification Morning
Sat 20th September: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Hub
Drop in to the Hub to see what night-flying insects Dr Ian Beavis can identify from the overnight moth trap.
- This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- This is a regular event: look out for future events so you can see how the moth population changes over the course of the year.
This FoGH event is free to attend, but donations are always welcome.
Pond Dipping
Sun 21st September: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
The Hub / Wetlands
Join us for a pond dipping session in the wetlands. Discover the creatures that live in the Park's water habitats with local expert Martin Sutton.
We'll be meeting at the Hub before heading to the wetland area to investigate.
- This is a family friendly event, all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Limited tickets (£2.00) for this event will be available from 7th September 2025. FoGH members get exclusive access to tickets before they go on general release. If you are not currently a member and want early access to tickets you can join here.
