Festival Fortnight
The Colne Valley Festival Fortnight is a full programme of events and activities for everyone to enjoy across the whole Colne Valley Regional Park.
From Batchworth to Staines, Langley to Uxbridge, we are partnering with volunteer groups, organisations and charities to offer you a variety of Guided Walks, activities for Children and Families, Open Days etc. Watch this space for more activities as we set them up.
Upcoming Events
Free Summer Holiday Fun Activities at the Woodland Centre Ruislip Lido
Monday 28 Jul 2025 - Friday 1 Aug 2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ruislip Lido Woodland Centre, Ruislip
Free Summer Holiday Fun Activities for children and families organised by Hillingdon Council at the Woodland Centre beside Ruislip Lido. Games, mini beast hunts and art to kick start the holidays.
Family Fun Day at Iver Environment Centre
Thursday 31 Jul 2025
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Iver Environment Centre, Iver
Family Fun Morning or Afternoon at Iver Environment a great opportunity to explore their site. There will be a trail, craft activities and more - and the playground and mud kitchen will be available, too!
Life at the Lake
Thursday 31 Jul 2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stocker’s Lake, Rickmansworth
Go along and discover what lives at Stocker’s Lake at this summer holiday event organised by Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust.
Family Bug hunting and habitat creation in Iver
Thursday 31 Jul 2025
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Swan Meadow, Iver
Go on a bug hunt and see what mini beasts you can find, then help us do some work to create friendly habitats to encourage more wildlife. A great chance to volunteer with your children, learn more about your local nature reserve and what fun it is to visit.
Family Fun Day at Iver Environment Centre
Friday 1 Aug 2025
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Iver Environment Centre, Iver
Family Fun Morning or Afternoon at Iver Environment a great opportunity to explore their site. There will be a trail, craft activities and more - and the playground and mud kitchen will be available, too!
Led Walk: Harefield
Friday 1 Aug 2025
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Hillingdon Council organise a regular led walk from Harefield along the Grand Union Canal past Black Jack's Lock, which you would be very welcome to join, it starts at Harefield Green bus stop.
Walk and Talk with farmer John at Woodoaks Farm
Friday 1 Aug 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Woodoaks Farm, Maple Cross
Join farmer John Whitby of Rowley Farm for a walk and talk of Woodoaks Farm and learning about what it involves to transition to organic farming life. Family friendly event.
Guided Bat Walk in Ruislip Woods
Friday 1 Aug 2025
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Ruislip Lido Woodland Centre, Ruislip
Join Ruislip Woods Trust for a guided evening walk around the Lido in Ruislip Woods and hopefully see some bats. Walk organised by Hillingdon council.
Wild Week at Iver Environment Centre
Monday 4 Aug 2025 - Friday 8 Aug 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Iver Environment Centre, Iver
Send your children to Iver Environment Centre from 10am to 4pm each day for a whole week of outdoor adventures.
