There’s so much to do in Limpsfield over the summer holidays to keep everyone in the family occupied… Whether it’s afternoons with a beer and crisps at the cricket, afternoon teas, butterfly counting, nature spotting, nature walks, twilight golf, air raid shelter tours … you won’t be bored!

So make the most of it… get out there, shop in our shops, walk the trails, and finish up at one of our fabulous pubs – The Carpenters, The Bull Inn and Limpsfield Royal British Legion or enjoy at tea and a slice of one of Mary’s legendary cakes at the Titsey Tea Rooms, breakfast or brunch at Coffee @ Kiwi House!

Do the Big Butterfly Count

The Big Butterfly Count is here and starts today, 12the July-4th August.
Similar to the RSBP’s Big Garden Birdwatch, this is a great thing to do to help us understand how our wildlife is doing.

Butterflies are important indicators of the health of our natural environment and there are worrying reports of how few butterflies are around this year.

Just sign up via the website – www.bigbutterflycount.org – or app, choose a place to spot butterflies and moths. Watch for 15 minutes. Then record which species you see on the app or website. It’s really easy and a lovely thing to do over the school summer holidays. 🦋

Get Wildlife Spotting

How well do you know the wildlife in our own lovely area of Limpsfield? How much attention do you pay to your surroundings when out on a walk?
There are so many different species of plants, trees and wildlife on our doorstep, but which ones do you really know…?

Our area of Surrey is lucky to have spectacular heathlands, wildflower meadows, ancient woodland and chalk downland – all bursting with wildlife and summer blooms.

There are some great summer spotter sheets courtesy of the Wildlife Trusts on our Limpsfield Biodiversity Corner page – hop on and download them; go out on a walk and see what you can tick off.

It’s a fun way to do an informal nature trail wit the kids and there are plenty of brilliant areas to go walking – Ridlands Grove, the family activity trail on the High Chart, a mooch around Staffhurst Wood, tiptoe through the wild flower fields behind Trevereux Hill and Caxton Lane and of course explore our lovely Limpsfield Common.

Or if you’re in the village, take a walk down Water Lane to Pitchfont Farm and the Titsey Estate; go see the pond life at Padbrook pond or play on the village green at Stanhopes or explore the Community Orchard and Orchard Trail at Grub Street. There’s so much nature right at your back door.

Beer & Curry at Titsey Tap Room

If you haven’t been up Titsey Hill to the Titsey Taproom yet, you must go! They’re open Thursday to Sunday and every Thursday evening it’s CURRY NIGHT with Curry Squad! Join the team for delicious Indian street food, washed down with Titsey beers – it’s the perfect Thursday evening. 5pm – 9pm

Time for Tea

Every Sunday in August, St Andrew’s Hall on Limpsfield Chart, will be running their Sunday Afternoon Teas from 3-5pm. Just pop over and enjoy a cuppa, a chat and slice or their amazing home made cakes. It’s a great opportunity to meet people from your community. Open to all ages. Well behaved pooches also welcome!

You can also head to the Titsey Estate Gardens followed by tea and cake at Titsey Tearooms – Weds to Sunday throughout the holidays. Mary’s cakes are legendary!

Have that long-awaited coffee & cake, breakfast, brunch or lunch catch-up at Coffee At Kiwi House and a browse around Bey Tree in Wickham’s Courtyard – Thursday to Saturday 10-4pm or Kate Tulett’s studio and art shop.

Cricket, BEER / Cider (or Coca Cola) and Crisps!

There’s always an excuse for a pint of cider, coke and crisps and what perfect way to spend an afternoon in the holidays, watching the Oxted & Limpsfield Cricket Club matches at Grub Street from the British Legion’s terrace?!
You can do the same at the Chart Cricket Club too, helping to keep them going by spending at their bar! Perfect Saturday afternoon.

BBQs and Bingo at The Bull Inn

• Friday 12th July – The Bull Inn’s Charity night for Royal Marsden.
• Sunday 14th July – of course – it’s the Euros Final – England V Spain. Live at The Bull 8pm. There’s a great Euros Bar Menu too.
• 28th July – live entertainment from the FABULOUS Josh Harvey at 3pm plus a BBQ 12-17.00
• Sunday 4th August – BBQ 12-6pm, DJ from 2-5pm and Bingo at 6pm!
• 7th-13th August – kitchen closed, but August holiday food trucks – keep your eyes peeled to social media
• Bank Holiday Sunday 25th August – BBQ 12-6pm, live entertainment with The Bull’s fabulously talented resident singer, Kylie from 2pm.
• Open Bank Holiday Monday 26th August – Sunday hours

Summer Arty Fun with Kate Tulett

Our super colourful Kate is hosting lots of summer holiday art classes and workshops at her studio on Limpsfield High Street.

Book all classes and workshops in advance via the online booking system – link from her website, katetulettart.com.

Classes include:

• Wooden Sea Sculpture with @hellylucie on 9/10/15/17 July 0930 -1300 £45
• Art for All workshops with Kate in July on 22/23/25/29/30/31 July – 1000-1500 £60
• More Art for All workshops with Kate in August on 5/6/7, then 19/20/21 August 1000-1500 – £60
• Handmade Clay Wall Sconce workshops with Kim Haughey – 3 consecutive Wednesdays 24 & 31 July, 7th August, 1900-2100 £85.
• Family Artwork sessions – 21/2 hour sessions for you and your family to create beautiful art together!

Kate also has lots of opportunity for adults to just come and create freestyle at the studio on:

• Monday evenings (acrylic) 1830-2100
  Wednesday afternoons – bring your own projects 1300-1500
  Thursday evenings – Learning to Appreciate Life through Art 1830-2130
• Pop in to the studio to see Kate and see what you might like to take part in or click on the bookings link HERE https://katetulettartforallbooking.as.me/schedule/722e0c02 and book your place now!

Find your swing at Limpsfield Chart Golf Club

If you fancy having a turn around the Limpsfield Chart Golf Club and aren’t a member, no problem! Now it’s really easy for visitors and guests to Pay and Play. Just scan the QR code that’s out by the putting green, select a tee time and pay, all in one simple click.
Couldn’t be more easy. Come on down and enjoy the great sunshine and late evening golf opportunities with Twilight Golf evenings over the summer – Monday to Friday, 9 holes after 5pm for £18.

Don’t forget it’s Hickory Golf Weekend this Saturday 13th July. Go along and watch the old style golf tournament with plus fours and hickory clubs. It’s always a great spectacle!

Air Raid Shelter Open Day – 28th July

Want to know what it was like in the war down in the Limpsfield Common Air Raid Shelters at Grub Street? The Friends of Limpsfield Common, in association with the National Trust, will be running an open day on 28th July from 2pm to 4pm at the shelters by the cricket pitch / Royal British Legion at Grub Street. These open day sessions are great fun for all the family, as well as educational. And why not head over to the Legion for a drink afterwards! There’s plenty of drinks and snacks for the kids as well as the grown-ups!

Donations on the day. Email lorna@chartcroft.com to book your place(s) – letting her know name, tel number, number of people etc.

Get Busy Building a Biodiversity Friendly Garden

So many projects for you to get on with in your own garden this summer… Head to our Biodiversity Corner page for lots of great how-tos, courtesy of the Wildlife Trusts.

Have a great summer!