Welcome To Banstead Commons
Banstead Commons consists of 1350 acres (550 hectares) of open green spaces and are comprised of four separate areas; Banstead Heath, Banstead Downs, Park Downs and Burgh Heath.
Banstead Commons are owned by Reigate and Banstead Council. As a result of the Metropolitan Commons (Banstead) Supplemental Act of 1893, the Commons are managed by the Banstead Commons Conservators. The Act conferred upon the Conservators a statutory duty to ensure safe and free access for the public to the commons and to protect the Commons from damage and trespass.
Whilst society and the local area have changed greatly over the 130 years, the role of the Conservators has remained essentially the same: to protect the integrity of the Commons from landowners and other external pressures.
DiscoverOur Commons
A Haven For Nature
As well as providing important recreational areas, the Commons are important wildlife habitats. The northernmost two, Banstead Downs and Park Downs, are chalk downland and are designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to their rich biodiversity. Banstead Heath and Burgh Heath are made up of a mosaic of heathland, acid grassland and woodland habitats providing rich and diverse landscapes.
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Latest News
Our First Nature Detective Day – Saturday 8th June
Jul 2024
Our first Nature Detective Day on Banstead Downs was a huge success Families came along to explore the wonderful chalk grassland habitat, learning about its wildlife and how help conserve its natural beauty Activities included a Bug Hunt, Nature Walk and an opportunity to Meet the Sheep Our team of staff and volunteers were on hand to help, and they were all impressed with the curiosity and enthusiasm everyone showed in finding out about...
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