Below is a partial list of recent events and field trips
Show Future Events| Date: | Friday 17 Jul 2026 |
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| Event Title: | The Butterflies, Dragonflies and some History of Scotney Castle |
| Event Description: | A stroll round the 800-acre Scotney Castle Estate and SSSI parkland looking for butterflies and dragonflies with Keith Goodman. Keith is a NT Estate Guide and member of the Sussex BC branch with two transects across the Estate so we are hoping to learn about Scotney Castle and its natural history as we walk around. Newly Added. For those on this walk, and are interested, Keith is kindly offering to lead a walk to different areas of the estate to see more flora and fauna as well as giving information on the social history of the estate including its role as one of the last remaining hop farms in the country. This would be following a lunch break after the morning session. The Scotney Castle cafe will be open or bring your own picnic. This bonus to our visit would be about 1½ hours long finishing around 15:30. |
| Event Type: | Walk |
| Event Time: | 11:00 to 13:00 |
| Target Species: | The Scotney Estate includes woodland, parkland and grazing but being in the High Weald doesn't have the largest species list in the county. However we would expect to see Silver-washed Fritillary, Skippers, Ringlets and a variety of Odonata including Demoiselles. |
| Meeting Place: | The entrance to Scotney Castle is on the B2169, approximately 200m NW of the A21 Scotney Castle roundabout. It is NOT accessible from the Goudhurst direction on the A262. Parking is free for NT members or £4.50 for non-members. This includes entry to the café (we meet on the grass in front of it - W3W clotting.shampoo.original) plus the shop and Walled Garden. Parking is limited and must be pre-booked. It is suggested to do this a week before the event Entry to the Mansion, Castle and Formal Gardens is not required for this walk. |
| OS Grid Ref: | TQ 68721 35409 |
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| Contact Details: | For booking - events@sussex-butterflies.org.uk using the title "Scotney Castle" Please advise if you are hoping to stay for the afternoon session. |
| Other Info: | Attendance is restricted to BC members only and to 12 people maximum. Please register an interest by emailing events@sussex-butterflies.org.uk with the Title of "Scotney Castle" Ticks are not normally a problem but there are wild deer in the area of our walk and we may encounter dog walkers and a herd of friendly cattle. The cafe is open from 10:00 and the walk may be extended into the afternoon if attendees require and the conditions make it worthwhile. |
| Date: | Sunday 12 Jul 2026 |
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| Event Title: | Martin Kalaher's Storrington Open Garden |
| Event Description: | Due to how well his garden is doing presently Martin has kindly offered to show members around again this year and pass on his tried and tested tips. His well documented garden restoration, with wild flowers to the fore and hence butterflies and other insects in abundance, has always been a popular event. |
| Event Type: | Education |
| Event Time: | 10:00 to 13:00 |
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| Meeting Place: | Cherry House, Kithurst Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LP. Kithurst Lane is a cul-de-sac and needs to be approached from the east (Monastery Lane or School Lane). The house is red bricked and is 2nd on the left, the first being a bungalow. The What3Words location of the drive entrance is clash.novelist.unclaimed. |
| OS Grid Ref: | TQ 08212 14055 |
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| Contact Details: | Please Register an interest by emailing events@sussex-butterflies.org.uk using the subject title "Storrington Open Garden". |
| Other Info: | Members only. Parking is not extensive. Past the house on the left is a laurel hedge where 5 to 6 cars can park, please don’t block driveways. At the start of Kithurst Lane is a lay-by for 3 to 4 cars. If this all fails it is only a short walk from Storrington car parks. |
| Date: | Saturday 04 Jul 2026 |
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| Event Title: | A guided walk to see the butterflies of Knowlands Wood, Barcombe , E Sussex |
| Event Description: | Nick Lear will lead a walk of approximately 2 hours around his woodland near Barcombe in E Sussex. |
| Event Type: | Walk |
| Event Time: | 11:00 |
| Target Species: | White Admiral is a regular for Nick and at this time of year you could see up to 20 butterfly species. Added to that the bonus of plentiful damselflies and dragonflies with the right weather conditions and there will be much to see. |
| Meeting Place: | We will be meeting at Knowlands Farm Granary, Spithurst Road, Barcombe, BN8 5EF(TQ 42017 16878 - What3Words ///skater.biked.tolerable). The entrance to the farm drive on Spithurst Rd has wooden signs and is at ///written.debut.clumped. There will be a sign on the drive for the parking area as you approach the farm. |
| OS Grid Ref: | TQ 42017 16878 |
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| Contact Details: | Please book by email at events@sussex-butterflies.org.uk using the Subject Title "Knowlands Wood". |
| Other Info: | This walk is limited to 15 attendees. Booking is required. Only Assistance dogs allowed. |
