The Surrey Hills Wood Fair celebrated ‘all that’s good about wood’ with thousands of visitors in the beautiful setting of woodlands and meadows in the stunning Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Read on>

Come along to the FREE Surrey Hills Symposium on 28 November to celebrate, be inspired and debate climate change, London’s growth, recreation, failing nature, farming and more.. Read on>

The 9th Surrey Hills Wood Fair takes place this Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 October Read on>

This autumn the Surrey Hills will come alive not only with the seasonal colours but also an exciting new light installation Read on>

The AONB Family has worked together to organise a week (and a bit) long programme of events to help people enjoy and be inspired by the UK’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs). Read on>

The team at the Surrey Hills Challenge is making the event even bigger this year with the *NEW* Surrey Hills Festival of Sport. Set in the beautiful vineyards of Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking on Sunday 23rd September, the Festival is a FREE to attend event celebrating the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), a fantastic area for outdoor activities, sport and exercise. Read on>

This autumn why not take a trip to the woodlands at Watts Gallery to discover an inspiring clay sculpture Read on>

A sigh of relief could be heard across the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty yesterday as it was announced that energy firm Europa Oil & Gas would be withdrawing from exploratory drilling at Leith Hill Read on>

See our latest newsletter for information on the work of the Surrey Hills Board, Surrey Hills Society, Surrey Hills Enterprises and Surrey Hills Trust Fund…. Read on>

You may have seen something unusual in the Surrey Hills landscape this summer. On Milton Court Farm near Dorking is a large scale piece of artwork called Fossil Ocean Floor by artist Jonathan Parsons. Read on>

The big butterfly count is a nationwide survey aimed at helping Butterfly Conservation assess the health of our environment. Read on>

An evening of celebration took place at Losely Park at the end of June to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Surrey Hills Society and the 60th anniversary of the Surrey Hills AONB. Hosted by Michael More-Molyneux, Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Read on>

This summer you’ll discover some unusual and exciting artworks on the Farnham Heath National Nature Reserve.. Read on>

A travel campaign has been launched today with bus and train providers to encourage visitors to the Surrey Hills by public transport. Read on>

The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP was on hand last week to launch a new network of over 80km of off-road cycling trails in South West Surrey. Read on>

Help create an earth structure at Watts Gallery. Volunteers needed any day from the 9-15 June at Watts Gallery. Read on>

The Surrey Hills Sculpture Garden 2018 was officially opened by Michael More-Molyneux, Lord Lieutenant of Surrey and Patron of Surrey Hills Enterprises at the Preview event attended by 270 guests on Friday 4th May. Read on>

The Trade Mark Surrey Hills – A new Trade Mark of local provenance and quality was launched by Surrey Hills Enterprises at Surrey’s Rural Economy Conference on Friday 11th May 2018. Read on>

The Rt Hon Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, joined key figures from across Surrey for Surrey’s Rural Economy Conference organised by Surrey Hills Enterprises. Read on>

On Tuesday 8th May, the House of Commons was the venue for distinguished guests to celebrate 60 years since the Surrey Hills was designated… Read on>

The sun shone and the riders flocked to the picturesque church on the hill last weekend to take part in a special and unique event Read on>

We need your help. Our beautiful Surrey Hills Hare created by artist Charlotte Choi needs a name. Simply cast your vote below and the most popular name wins! Create your own user feedback survey The Surrey Hills Hare is part Read on>

On 8 May 1958 the Surrey Hills was officially designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Read on>

Amanda Loomes is making a short experimental documentary film as part of Surrey Unearthed, a project that is exploring the natural materials of the Surrey Hills landscape through art. Read on>

To celebrate 60 years of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty we have collaborated with Illustrations & Prints to create 6 limited edition prints. Read on>

Three time Olympic medallist and Surrey Hills resident Pippa Funnell MBE was on hand last week to help promote horse riding in the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and to launch a series of new hacking trails. Read on>

Surrey Hills Arts are delighted to announce a grant awarded by Arts Council England of 67K for an exciting new project exploring the natural materials of the Surrey Hills landscape. Read on>

Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner was on hand this week to discuss rural policing issues in the Surrey Hills. Read on>

Thanks to the Surrey Hills Trust Fund, important conservation work is now complete at Quarry Hangers, a Site of Special Scientific interest (SSSI). Read on>

Plant health authorities are urging woodland managers, tree professionals and the plant trade to be vigilant over the coming months for sweet chestnut blight, caused by the fungus Cryphonectria parasitica. Read on>

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) are some of the UK’s most cherished and outstanding landscapes. Find out more about them….. Read on>

‘CyclingMooKay’, the Cycling UK cow stolen from Box Hill in August has been found! Details are still unfolding and we will reveal more shortly! Read on>

Tillingbourne Tales has delved into the history of the Tillingbourne Valley and discovered some wonderful stories to bring to life the industrial heritage of the area. Read on>

It has been a very busy year in the Surrey Hills. Find out all about the work of the Surrey Hills family who work together to protect, enhance and raise awareness of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Read on>

The finale of CowParade Surrey took place on the evening of Thursday 17 November in the spectacular location of Hampton Court Palace. The magical setting, steeped in history provided a fitting end for the top twenty moos who raised over Read on>

We need your help….. ‘Perspectives’, one of five artworks installed along the Greensand Way in the Surrey Hills as part of the Inspiring Views project needs more words inscribed on the wooden tiles. Please send us your phrases and words inspired by views from the Surrey Hills. Read on>

Poet John Wedgwood Clarke was commissioned as part of the Inspiring Views project to create poetry inspired by the views from the Greensand Way he comments; “‘It’s been a pleasure to discover and explore a landscape that has so powerfully Read on>

Tillingbourne Tales, is an exciting Heritage Lottery funded project that has delved into the history of the Tillingbourne Valley.  Lots has been discovered and on Sunday 16 October you can find out more at a special event aimed at families Read on>

What’s happened to the cows everyone is asking! Fear not they are currently grazing back at the Farm and getting ready for their next big adventure – the CowParade Surrey auction this Thursday 20 October. Read on>

The Surrey Hills Wood Fair proved another fantastic success this year. Despite the wet start on the Saturday, the sun shone on the Birtley Estate in Bramley for most of the two day event and the show received thousands of visitors! Read on>

The inaugural Surrey Hills Challenge charity event on Sunday 25th September was a huge success with over 500 entrants participating in one of four walking and running challenges on the beautiful landscape of the Surrey Hills. Read on>

This summer you may have noticed some rather striking looking sculptures popping up along the Greensand Way. These distinct pieces of art are part of the Inspiring Views project delivered by Surrey Hills Arts. Read on>

The countdown has begun to the very first Surrey Hills Challenge which takes place this Sunday 25 September across the Surrey Hills. The event is a series of running and walking events that will raise funds for the Community Foundation Read on>

The Surrey Hills Wood Fair is now in its 7th year. Taking place within the Birtley Estate in Bramley on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October from 10am – 5pm. Each year the fair gets bigger and better yet retains the traditional charm of a rural day out in the Surrey Hills for all the family. Read on>

The restoration of Thursley National Nature Reserve (NNR’s) historic lowland heathland landscape was celebrated with the launch of a new Dragonfly Nature Trail. Star of the launch was a stunning dragonfly sculpture. Read on>

The AONB Family has worked together to organise a week long programme of events to help people enjoy and be inspired by Britain’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. From 17-25th Sep events can be found on www.landscapesforlifeevents.org.uk Read on>

You may have noticed there are less CowParadeSurrey cows around this week – don’t panic, the colourful heifers are simply coming off Parade and heading to the farm for a week of rest before making a grand & final public appearance at the Surrey Hills Festival of Food and Drink on 3 September. Read on>

CowParade Surrey are devastated to report that ‘Cycling Moo Kay’ was stolen from the top of Box Hill overnight! Police are investigating after the life-size cow, painted with Surrey Hills cycling scenes, was unbolted from its plinth and taken some Read on>

Taking place on Saturday 3 September from 10am-5pm, the Surrey Hills Festival of Food & Drink is a celebration of all that Surrey has to offer and it promises to be a fantastic day out in the Surrey Hills for all the family. Read on>

‘Clarabelle’ has been beautifully designed by artist Lauren Terry, she depicts grazing cows in the Surrey countryside and brings with her a message not only of art and fun but also more seriously of the importance of farming in tough economic times. Read on>

This beautiful heifer was lovingly created by professional artist Stacey Allan and a group of young people with cancer from the Royal Marsden Hospital. She’s currently grazing on the concourse at London Waterloo station. Read on>

‘Have a Butchers’ is the latest addition to CowParade Surrey. This beautiful moo has been designed with food in mind and is one of a trio of cows sponsored by Waitrose. She was officially unveiled with quite an audience by Councillor Sahran Abeysundara the Haslemere Town Mayor. Read on>

Cows will be making an appearance at Prudential RideLondon, the world-class festival of cycling, over the weekend of 29-31 July. The beautifully designed heifers, which form part of CowParade, the world’s largest public art event, have caught the attention of the RideLondon organisers. Read on>