Love Parks – 24 – 31 July 2026
Get out and about in Mole Valley this summer! From the 24 July, we’re proud to join Keep Britain Tidy’s annual Love Parks week which celebrates parks and green spaces, the people who care for them, and the countless benefits they bring to people, communities and our planet.
No booking required. For any events which have an email address supplied, an email to express your interest in attending would be helpful with the management of numbers on the day.
Friday 24 July
Time: 11.00am – 2.00pm
Location: The Nower, Dorking, RH4 3JU
Bracken rolling (or bruising) with horses is an eco-friendly land management method used to control invasive bracken, without chemicals or heavy machinery. Led by Daniel Brown (Horseman), a specialized drum roller will be pulled by two rare breed Suffold Punch horses to crush the stalks. This process starves the plant’s root system, allowing native vegetation to recover.
Saturday 25 July
Time: 3.00pm – 4.30pm
Location: Ashtead Tennis Players Club, Woodfield Lane
Contact: ashteadtennisplayers@gmail.com
Join our over‑55s pickleball group for an upbeat, social session that blends gentle exercise with plenty of laughs and friendly rallies.
Monday 27 July
Time: 6.00pm-7.00pm
Location: Dorking & Mole Valley Athletics Club – Meadowbank, Dorking, RH4 1ET
Meet by the Silvermere Softplay Café.
Suitable for all abilities – complete beginners through to more experienced runners – these coached sessions bring everyone together in one location so you can train at your own pace. Expect a mix of interval-style drills, running technique, fitness work and plenty of fun games and activities. It’s a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can improve their running, regardless of experience, while enjoying the social side of training.
Time: 6.00pm – 7.15pm
Location: Dorking & Mole Valley Athletics Club) – Pixham Sports Ground, RH4 1PQ
All children must be supervised by their parents for the duration of the session. Thinking of trying athletics? Come along to our fun combined U14 & U16 session at Pixham Sports Ground and experience everything DMVAC’s youth squad has to offer. Suitable for all abilities, the session will feature a variety of running, jumping and throwing activities, making full use of the grass track and field event facilities. Expect fun challenges, skills coaching and plenty of opportunities to build confidence, fitness and friendships in a welcoming and supportive environment. No previous athletics experience is required – just come along and give it a go! Please note: Parents must stay on site for the session and be responsible for their children.
Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Location: Dorking Rugby Club – The Big Field, Kiln Lane, Brockham, RH3 7LZ
Contact: Rouxbo5@gmail.com
A supportive senior women’s rugby session focused on fitness, fundamentals, and enjoying the game.
Tuesday 28 July
Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Location: Dorking Rugby Club – The Big Field, Kiln Lane, Brockham, RH3 7LZ
Contact: Rouxbo5@gmail.com
A supportive senior men’s rugby session focused on fitness, fundamentals, and enjoying the game.
Time: 11.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Ashtead Recreation Ground, Barnett Wood Lane, KT21 2BZ
Contact: Jrichard4@aol.com
Details to follow.
Time: 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Location: Meadowbank, Dorking, RH4 1ET
Join Erin for a fun and FREE welcoming Family Summer Yoga Session designed for all ages and abilities. This inclusive, beginner-friendly class offers a wonderful opportunity for families to move, connect, and relax together in a supportive environment.
Through gentle breathing techniques, easy stretches, and mindful movement, we’ll explore yoga in a playful and creative way that encourages imagination, confidence, and wellbeing for the whole family.
Come along to stretch, breathe, laugh, and make special summer memories together! No experience is necessary—just bring comfortable clothing, a mat or towel per person, open mind, and a sense of fun and playfulness!
Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm
Location: Ashtead Park, Ashtead, KT21 1ET
A guided walk led by the Lower Moles will take in trees of interest, talk around the history of the park, as well as plans to restore the site. It will also involve a quick introduction to the Lower Mole Countryside Project.
Wednesday 29 July
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Location: The Big Field, Kiln Lane, Brockham, RH3 7LZ
Contact: Rouxbo5@gmail.com
A structured U17–18 Colts session focused on skill development, teamwork, and helping players grow into strong, confident young athletes.
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Location: The Big Field, Kiln Lane, Brockham, RH3 7LZ
Contact: Rouxbo5@gmail.com
A confidence‑building development programme for girls aged 14–16, focused on skill growth, teamwork, and creating a positive, empowering environment to thrive in sport.
Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Location: The Big Field, Kiln Lane, Brockham, RH3 7LZ
Contact: Rouxbo5@gmail.com
A relaxed, mixed‑ability touch rugby session designed for all ages, males and female, who wants to get active, learn new skills, and enjoy the game in a supportive environment.
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Location: Kingston Road Rec, Leatherhead, KT22 7SP
Contact: coactionsessions@gmail.com
Golf in the Park is played on a short 6‑hole course, perfect for friends and families of all abilities to test their skills and challenge each other. Age‑appropriate clubs and softer balls are provided, creating a relaxed, fun environment with a few simple rules to enhance the experience.
Please note: children must be supervised by parents or carers at all times, though adults are welcome to join in. A round typically takes around 30 minutes depending on group size and ability, and multiple rounds can be played.
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Location: Deepdene Gardens, Deepdene Avenue, Dorking, RH5 4GE
The walk will start at the Pippbrook Offices (RH4 1SJ)and proceed through Cotmandene, the Deepdene Gardens and on to see inside the Hope Mausoleum. The Friends of Deepdene will be working at Deepdene Garden, so the tour will involve meeting the volunteers to explain the work they do.
Thursday 30 July
Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Location: The Big Field, Kiln Lane, Brockham, RH3 7LZ
Contact: Rouxbo5@gmail.com
A structured U17–18 Colts session focused on skill development, teamwork, and helping players grow into strong, confident young athletes.
Time: 11.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Kingston Road Rec, Leatherhead, KT22 7SP
Contact: Jrichard4@aol.com
Details to follow.
Friday 31 July
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Location: Meadowbank, Dorking, RH4 1ET
Contact: coactionsessions@gmail.com
Golf in the Park is played on a short 6‑hole course, perfect for friends and families of all abilities to test their skills and challenge each other. Age‑appropriate clubs and softer balls are provided, creating a relaxed, fun environment with a few simple rules to enhance the experience.
Please note: children must be supervised by parents or carers at all times, though adults are welcome to join in. A round typically takes around 30 minutes depending on group size and ability, and multiple rounds can be played.
Time: 11.30am – 1.00pm
Location: Ashtead Recreation Ground, KT21 2BZ
Skateboarding for 10-16 years.