Thursday, 26 June 2025
Celebrating National Meadows Day at High Hirst Woodmeadow
Hebden Royd Town Council and the Friends of High Hirst Woodmeadow are pleased to announce a diverse line-up of free nature and conservation-based community events, celebrating National Meadows Day on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
This family-friendly nature fun day is taking place on HRTC-managed ancient grassland, and local wildlife site, High Hirst Woodmeadow.
See details of all events below and book your free places here
Children's Nature-Based Activities
10am-3pm (drop-in anytime). Led by Dodnaze Community Association Forest School. Free nature-based kid's sessions including hapa zome, clay and willow crafts and a mini-beast hunt.
Ecology Walks
10.30am-11.30pm and 1pm-2pm. Join Steve Hindle our local expert ecologist, walking through High Hirst Woodmeadow to gain invaluable insights into the unique flora and fungi that inhabit this ancient grassland.
Scything Demonstration
12pm. Friends of High Hirst Woodmeadow
Watch Friends of High Hirst members demonstrate this ancient, beautiful and restorative meadow management skill. Drop in. No booking required.
Local History Walk
3pm. Led by local historian Paul Knights. Join us for a guided walk about the history of High Hirst Woodmeadow.
Dry Stone Walling Demonstration
Throughout the day. An introduction to this heritage craft which not only creates functional boundaries in the Woodmeadow, but also provides valuable habitat for various plants and animals.
Additional Information
We kindly ask that guests wear sturdy footwear and dress appropriately for the weather, as the events will take place outdoors.
Accessible toilets will be available at Dodnaze Community Centre from 9am-4pm.
The best way to get to us is to walk or use public transport. The 595 bus runs every hour (20mins past the hour), up from the railway station via Commercial Street. It's a five minute journey and drops you off right next to the Community Centre.
For guests with limited mobility, limited parking is available on Manor Drive, Dodnaze.
We ask visitors to please not park on Sandy Gate as it restricts access for residents and through traffic.
Location Map
For further information, please contact Hebden Royd Town Council, please email. Telephone – 01422 842181.
