Bedfords Park Visitor Centre
Telephone: 01708 748646
Email: click here
Opening: Open daily except Mondays, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Also open Mondays during school holidays and throughout the Summer. Current opening hours are 9am - 4pm, 6 days a week.
Address: Broxhill Road, Havering-atte-Bower, Essex, RM4 1QH
Grid ref: TQ 520 922
Set in the stunning grounds of Bedfords Park, an historic parkland site owned and managed by the London Borough of Havering. This Local Nature Reserve affords fantastic views over London, and the Visitor Centre, opened in June 2003, offers visitors a really warm welcome and the opportunity to find out about the wildlife within the park. The 215 acre park includes many valuable habitats such as mature woodland, species rich wildflower and hay meadows, ponds, streams and marshy areas.
For more about the visitor centre click here.
Booking is essential for most centre events, so make sure you call or visit the centre in advance to avoid disappointment.
Cancellation of Events: If we cancel an event your donation relating to the event will be refunded. If you cancel an event booking more than 48 hours beforehand and ask for your donation to be refunded or transferred to an alternative event, we will be happy to do so. If you cancel an event booking less than 48 hours beforehand please do not ask for your donation to be refunded, because by then we will be committed to run the event and unable to fill your place/s.
View our upcoming events for February 2012 and beyond.
Sat 11th Feb 2012 10:00-15:00 Garden Bird Weekend NEST BOX MAKING NEST BOX MAKING on Saturday 11th February Location: Bedfords Park Visitor Centre Sun 12th Feb 2012 10:00-16:00 Garden Bird Weekend Sunday Come along to our garden bird weekend. Location: Bedfords Park Visitor Centre Mon 13th Feb 2012 10:00-12:00 Monday Funday morning session Nature and wildlife themed activity and craft morning. Please come along dressed for doing outdoor activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £5 donation per child. Booking and payment in advance. Location Bedfords Park Visitor Centre 13:30-15:30 Monday Funday afternoon session Nature and wildlife themed activity and craft afternoon. Please come along dressed for doing outdoor activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £5 donation per child. Booking and payment in advance. Location Bedfords Park Visitor Centre Tue 14th Feb 2012 10:30-15:30 Wildlife Discovery Holiday Club A drop off and pick up session for children that are 8 years+ Children are fully supervised by Essex Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers. Children spend the whole day at Bedfords Park doing wildlife and nature themed activities. Takes place every Tuesday in the school holidays. £10 donation per child. Booking and payment in advance essential. Location Bedfords Park Visitor Centre Wed 15th Feb 2012 10:00-12:00 Caterpillar PreSchool Club Febuary Half Term Activity morning for pre-school age children at Bedfords Park. Nature and wildlife themed morning with outdoor and indoor activities focused on exploring nature and the outdoors, natural play, arts and crafts. Different activities each session. Takes place on the last Wednesday morning of every month and every Wednesday morning in the school holidays. Please dress for doing outdoor activities as we will always aim to spend some time outdoors whatever the weather! Feel free to bring a packed lunch to eat after the activities – you are welcome to sit in the centre and eat if you don’t want to have a picnic outside. £5 donation per child. Booking and donation in advance essential Location Bedfords Park Visitor Centre Thu 16th Feb 2012 10:00-12:00 Family Activity Morning Wake up from Winter Discover which creatures are waking up from their winter sleep. Nature and wildlife themed activity morning. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please come dressed for doing outdoor activities. £5 donation per child. Booking and donation in advance essential. Location Bedfords Park Visitor Centre 13:30-15:30 Family Activity Afternoon Creature Detectives Come along and be a creature detective in Bedfords Park! Nature and wildlife themed activity afternoon. Children must be accompanied by an adult Please come dressed for doing outdoor activities. £5 donation per child. Booking and donation in advance essential. Location Bedfords Park Visitor Centre 19:00-21:00 Bedfords Owl Evening 1 Phil Eckett from owlwise will be giving a talk and flying his owls in the centre, great for all the family. Booking essential and a donation of £6 per person is required. Location: Bedfords Park Visitor Centre Fri 17th Feb 2012 10:00-15:00 Conservation Club February Half Term Activity : COPPICING THE HAZEL WOOD Our regular conservation day for young volunteers. Normally takes place on Fridays in school holidays. An opportunity for young adults to volunteer at Bedfords Park, meet new people, learn new skills and help look after this beautiful park. All activities supervised. Bring a packed lunch and wear suitable clothing and footwear for working outdoors. Suitable for secondary school age young adults (11 years and older) Booking in advance essential. Location Bedfords Park Visitor Centre Sat 18th Feb 2012 11:00-15:00 Bedfords Optics Day Come and try before you buy from our range of optical equipment. Get expert advice on the getting the best for you and your budget. Location: Bedfords Park Visitor Centre Wed 29th Feb 2012 10:00-12:00 Caterpillar PreSchool Club February Activity morning for pre-school age children at Bedfords Park. Nature and wildlife themed morning with outdoor and indoor activities focused on exploring nature and the outdoors, natural play, arts and crafts. Different activities each session. Takes place on the last Wednesday morning of every month and every Wednesday morning in the school holidays. Please dress for doing outdoor activities as we will always aim to spend some time outdoors whatever the weather! Feel free to bring a packed lunch to eat after the activities – you are welcome to sit in the centre and eat if you don’t want to have a picnic outside. £5 donation per child. Booking and donation in advance essential Location Bedfords Park Visitor Centre Wed 28th Mar 2012 10:00-12:00 Caterpillar PreSchool Club March Activity morning for pre-school age children at Bedfords Park. Nature and wildlife themed morning with outdoor and indoor activities focused on exploring nature and the outdoors, natural play, arts and crafts. Different activities each session. Takes place on the last Wednesday morning of every month and every Wednesday morning in the school holidays. Please dress for doing outdoor activities as we will always aim to spend some time outdoors whatever the weather! Feel free to bring a packed lunch to eat after the activities – you are welcome to sit in the centre and eat if you don’t want to have a picnic outside. £5 donation per child. Booking and donation in advance essential Location Bedfords Park Visitor Centre Mon 2nd Apr 2012 10:00-12:00 Monday Funday morning session Nature and wildlife themed activity and craft morning. Please come along dressed for doing outdoor activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £5 donation per child. Booking and donation in advance.
13:30-15:30 Monday Funday afternoon session Nature and wildlife themed activity and craft afternoon. Please come along dressed for doing outdoor activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £5 donation per child. Booking and payment in advance.
Tue 3rd Apr 2012 10:30-15:30 Wildlife Discovery Club A drop off and pick up session for children that are 8 years+ Children are fully supervised by Essex Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers. Children spend the whole day at Bedfords Park doing wildlife and nature themed activities. Takes place every Tuesday in the school holidays. £10 donation per child. Booking and donation in advance essential.
Wed 4th Apr 2012 10:00-12:00 Caterpillar Club Activity morning for pre-school age children at Bedfords Park. Nature and wildlife themed morning with outdoor and indoor activities focused on exploring nature and the outdoors, natural play, arts and crafts. Different activities each session.
Takes place on the last Wednesday morning of every month and every Wednesday morning in the school holidays.
Please dress for doing outdoor activities as we will always aim to spend some time outdoors whatever the weather!
Feel free to bring a packed lunch to eat after the activities – you are welcome to sit in the centre and eat if you don’t want to have a picnic outside.
£5 donation per child. Booking and donation in advance essential
Thu 5th Apr 2012 10:00-12:00 Easter in the Park Easter themed activity morning. £5 donation per child, nooking and donation in advance essential.
Tue 10th Apr 2012 10:30-15:30 Wildlife Discovery Club 2 A drop off and pick up session for children that are 8 years+ Children are fully supervised by Essex Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers. Children spend the whole day at Bedfords Park doing wildlife and nature themed activities. Takes place every Tuesday in the school holidays. £10 donation per child. Booking and donation in advance essential.
Fri 13th Apr 2012 19:30-21:30 Bedfords Bat Evening 1 Talk and then walk out in the park using bat detectors to look for Bats. Booking and payment in advance. Booking is essential and a donation of £5 per person is required. Location: Bedfords Park Visitor Centre Sat 28th Apr 2012 10:00-16:00 Bedfords Photography Workshop Level 1 Know The Basics This one-day workshop with Daniel Bridge guides you through the basics of photography, allowing you to take full control of your camera. Booking essential and a donation of £40 per person is required. Location: Bedfords Park Visitor Centre |
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