Volunteer sessions normally take place every Wednesday morning from 9:00am – 12:30pm to assist in the management in this historic deer park. Meet at 9am at the locations below, parking can be found at the main car park on Folly Hill (GU9 0AU). Sessions led by Nick.
Dates and tasks are subject to change – please check with site noticeboards or the ranger beforehand by calling 01252 717047.
Meeting point map
The image below will help you find the meeting points each week.

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Farnham Park meeting point map
Tasks and dates 2023
Wednesday 29 November
Pond management: Thinning and coppicing pondside trees, clearing bramble, and extracting silt from the pond.
Meet at 9am at Royal Pond (I8)
Wednesday 6 December
Access management: Clearing vegetation and basal growth from trees to prevent them from obstructing access routes.
Meet 9am at the far east of the Avenue/ Bells Piece (C10)
Wednesday 13 December
Vegetation clearance and tree thinning: Clearing small trees and other vegetation to open up views.
Meet 9am at the north of the central path (L8)
Wednesday 20 December
Vegetation clearance and Christmas bash: Clearing small trees and other vegetation to open up views. A Christmas lunch of jacket potatoes cooked on the bonfire will be provided.
Meet 9am at the north of the central path (L8)
Wednesday 27 December
Vegetation clearance and tree thinning: Clearing small trees and other vegetation to open up views.
Meet at 9am at Thorney Lea north, (M5)
Tasks and dates 2024
Wednesday 3 January 2024
Vegetation clearance and tree thinning: Clearing small trees and other vegetation to open up views.
Meet at 9am at Thorney Lea north, (M5)
Wednesday 10 January 2024
Glade clearance: Clearing scrub and young trees to expand a sunny glade and open up views.
Meet 9am at Rupert’s ride, Oast House meadow south (K8).
Wednesday 17 January 2024
Glade management: Cutting and collecting of vegetation and clearing scrub to expand a sunny glade.
Meet 9am at Aubrey’s Pond (H9)
Wednesday 24 January 2024
Glade management: Cutting and collecting of vegetation and clearing scrub to expand a sunny glade.
Meet 9am at Sidney’s Glade (E10)
Wednesday 31 January 2024
Ride management: Cutting back encroaching vegetation from a sunny woodland ride and path.
Meet 9am at Hoghatch Vale (M3)
Wednesday 7 February 2024
Meadow management: Clearing scrub and thinning young trees to prevent them encroaching into the open parkland.
Meet 9am at Rutter Pasture (M6)
Wednesday 14 February 2024
Meadow management: Clearing scrub and thinning young trees to prevent them encroaching into the open parkland.
Meet at 9am at Oast House meadow south (K8)
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Vegetation clearance and tree thinning: Clearing small trees and other vegetation to open up views.
Meet at 9am at Castle Ridge
Wednesday 28 February 2024
Vegetation clearance and tree thinning: Clearing small trees and other vegetation to open up views.
Meet at 9am at Southern slopes west.
Wednesday 6 March 2024
Vegetation clearance and tree thinning: Clearing small trees and other vegetation to open up views.
Meet at 9am at Southern slopes west.