Chailey Commons Society
Looking after one of the largest Commons in the south of England, the Chailey Commons Society was formed in 1964 and is solely devoted to helping to conserve, maintain and protect this valuable landscape.
Covering 450 acres, the area comprises five separate Commons, notably Pound, Memorial, Lane End, Romany Ridge and Red House. Due to their varied heathland habitats and diverse insect and bird communities, they were duly designated an SSSI in 1954 and with the help of the Society, a Local Nature Reserve in 1966.
The Society’s aims are
- To defend the interests of all who use the Commons legitimately and responsibly.
- To spread knowledge and understanding of the Commons.
- To protect and conserve the Commons, working alongside other organisations, particularly the Countryside Management Team at East Sussex County Council, Chailey Parish Council and Lewes District Council, who are responsible for the Byelaws.
- To watch for any threat to the Commons and alert the appropriate authorities accordingly.
What we do
As a local community and conservation society, we provide a wide programme of activities during the year, including walks, talks and family events along with various opportunities for practical conservation volunteering. There are also regular, indoor meetings in the winter months at Chailey Village Hall (by the A275 near Chailey Green) with speakers and refreshments and where all visitors are welcomed. Please see the ‘Activities’ tab. Periodical newsletters and an annual report are also published. Please see the ‘Latest News & Newsletters’ tab.
Why not join us? For further information regarding membership: please use the Q Code shown, see the ‘Support Us’ tab, or email: