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23/10/2026

Stormy weather on the Commons…

We appreciate this advice may fall into the category of "things that should go without saying", but with strong winds associated with Storm Austen forecast today and Saturday - including gusts of up to 55 mph - and many of our trees still in full leaf, we ask visitors to:

- Take extra care

- Avoid wooded areas where possible

- Keep to the main paths

Trees are wonderful things, but today is not the day to test how quickly you can react to a falling branch.

Thank you.

21/10/2026

Today we are highlighting our orchard on Putney Lower Common to mark National Apple Day.

Our orchard was planted in 2023 as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy, a tree planting initiative honouring the Platinum Jubilee of her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, and a lasting tribute to Her Majesty’s service to the nation.

A dozen cherry, pear and apple trees were planted, including six native British apple varieties: Falstaff, Lord Pecover, Jupiter, Siddington Russett, Breaburn and Spartan.

The orchard was praised by the judges of London in Bloom 2026, helping Putney Lower Common achieve its Gold Award!

Orchards provide a mosaic of habitats, including spring pollen and nectar for pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

This Winter, a dozen more fruit trees – apple, pear, plum and cherry – will be added to the orchard to further increase its biodiversity.

You can support this initiative by sponsoring one of the trees to commemorate a loved one or a special occasion.

Help us keep the orchard as the apple of Putney Lower Common’s eye!

18/10/2026

Pumpkin hunting and reptiles encounters on the Commons!

Join us this Halloween for pumpkin hunting and the chance to meet some real-life snakes and reptiles!

Saturday 31 October
Pumpkin hunt: 10.30am to 3.30pm
Meet the reptiles: 11am to 3pm
Plus explore the Windmill

17/10/2026

The Commons Strike Gold Again!

Once again, the Commons have triumphed at the London in Bloom awards, securing Gold for Wimbledon Common and Putney Lower Common, while Wimbledon Common was named London Common of the Year.

Many congratulations to our Conservation and Estate Teams and all the volunteers who contribute their time!

16/10/2026

CAR PARK UPDATES - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Windmill Car Park - The vehicle access gate on Windmill Road will be locked at 6.30pm from Sunday 18 October.

We move to winter hours from Sunday 25 October when the gate will be locked at 5.30pm until mid-February.

SPRINGWELL CAR PARK (Off Camp Road) - OVERNIGHT CLOSURES FROM 25 OCTOBER - We are experiencing an increase in antisocial behaviour and incidents involving vehicles accessing the Commons at night. We have therefore taken the decision to trial locking the car park overnight (5pm to 6am) from Sunday 25 October in an effort to reduce this unauthorised access and support our efforts to protect the Commons and keep them safe.

The closure is in line with the Commons' byelaws, which prohibit unauthorised vehicles from remaining on the Commons between dusk and dawn, and also in line with the decision to lock the gate at WIndmill Road overnight.

We would kindly ask that anyone using the car park should ensure their vehicle is removed before 5pm, as access will not be available again until the gates reopen at 6am the following morning. Pedestrian access remains unchanged.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding as we take this step to address these ongoing issues.

12/10/2026

We’re sorry to start the week with bad news, but we have to share these upsetting images of vandalism that we have experienced on the Commons recently – which demonstrate the challenges of managing an open space in London.

As you can see, one of our diggers was extensively vandalised, with most of its windows smashed.

Not only is this criminal activity, but the mini digger is a vital piece of equipment used for conservation across the Commons.

Please remain vigilant and if you see anything suspicious on the Commons, do contact the Ranger’s Office. The Police have been informed about this incident.

10/10/2026

In a multi-partner project led by Citizen Zoo and Habitats & Heritage, today we reintroduced 81 Tower Mustard (Turritis glabra) plants to Putney Heath. They have been patiently grown from seed by volunteers over this spring and summer in what has been a very difficult growing period. We are very grateful for their dedication and effort.

The species has also been reintroduced at three other locations and their abundance has been increased at a third.

08/10/2026

Is it a Traitor, is it a bat, is it a Ranger taking Halloween too seriously?

Just planning where to hide the pumpkins...

Pumpkin Hunt on the Commons: 31st October, 10.30am to 3.30pm

05/10/2026

Reminder: please do not remove fungi!

A variety of fungi can be found around the Commons, which is ecologically important. Removing fungi is damaging to the habitats in our care.

Following recent reports of foraging for fungi on the Commons, we'd like to remind everyone that foraging is not permitted on the Commons, as per the Commons byelaws:

No unauthorised person shall cut, fell, take, or sell, any gorse, heather, timber, or other trees, shrubs, brushwood, furze, fern, rushes, grass, or other plant, or natural product of the Commons on or from any part of the Commons.

But what you can do is enjoy discovering them and take photos (we'd love to see what you find!).

Thank you for helping us to protect our beloved green space!

03/10/2026

We're hosting our annual pumpkin hunt this Halloween. Bring your little monsters to run wild around the woodlands in search of pumpkins, meet real reptiles and snakes and visit the haunted windmill!

Address

Ranger's Office, Windmill Road, Wimbledon Common
London
SW195NR

Telephone

+442087887655

Website

https://linktr.ee/wimbledonputneycommons

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