Chafford Gorges visitor centre
Tel: 01375 484016
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Opening: Daily, except Mondays. 9am-5pm
Address: Drake Rd, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Thurrock, RM16 7RG
Grid Ref: TQ599793
Chafford Gorges visitor centre is set in a spectacular position overlooking Warren Gorge. Chafford Gorges nature park offers 200 acres of green space for numerous wildlife and recreation for the 12,500 people living in Chafford Hundred.
The visitor centres offers visitors a well-stocked gift shop, optical equipment, toilets and a wonderful terrace at the back, where refreshments can be enjoyed whilst admiring the view over the Gorges. There are regular activities for adults, children, families and schools on the site.
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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
Sat 4th Feb 2012 10:00-14:00 Willow Weaving Course 4th Feb 2012 Come along and learn the art of willow weaving starting off by building your very own obelisk. Make your garden stand out. £60 for a 4 day course. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Tue 14th Feb 2012 10:00-14:00 Family Fishing 14th Feb 2012 Come along and learn the art of fishing. All equipment is provided. Over 12 will need a day licence from the post office. £5 per person fishing. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Wed 15th Feb 2012 10:00-14:00 Family Fishing 15th Feb 2012 Come along and learn the art of fishing. All equipment is provided. Over 12 years olf will need a day licence from the post office. £5 per person fishing. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Thu 16th Feb 2012 10:00-11:00 Creative Clay Come along and create your own clay model, lots of fun for all, meesy hands welcome. £5.00 donation per child. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre 13:30-15:00 TShirts Bring a plain white t-shirt along and we will provide everything you need to design your own unique wildlife t-shirt. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. £5.00 donation per child requested. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Fri 17th Feb 2012 19:00-22:45 Astronomy Night Come and learn all about the night sky, see how to find the constellations and planets and how to use our telecope. £5.00 donation per person. BOOKING ESSENTIAL Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Sat 18th Feb 2012 11:00-13:00 Winter Trail Come along and see what you can find on our winter walk. Seek out the trail and wildlife. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. £5.00 donation per child requested. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Sun 19th Feb 2012 10:30-12:30 Bushcraft Babies Learn how to create shelter, build a fire, cook some tasty treats for the children and enjoy fireside activities. Suitable for children aged 4 years and over. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. £5.00 donation per child requested. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Sat 25th Feb 2012 10:00-14:00 Willow Weaving Course 25th Feb 2012 Come along and learn the art of willow weaving starting off by building your very own obelisk. Make your garden stand out this summer. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. £60 for 4 day course. For more information or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Sun 26th Feb 2012 10:00-12:00 Nest Box Challenge Can you make a useable nest box? Come along and find out. We provide all of the equipment needed. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. £5.00 donation per child requested. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Sat 10th Mar 2012 10:00-15:00 Book Sale 10th March 2012 Great books for sale at fantastic prices. Sun 11th Mar 2012 10:00-15:00 Book Sale 11th March 2012 Great books for sale at fantastic prices. 10:30-12:30 Sensory walk and play! Join us on a fun packed trail of sensory discovery and play around the Gorge. Come along and use all of your senses, props and various games for a fun packed day. Suitable for children 4 years and over, must be accompanied by an adult. £5 per child. 13:30-15:30 Wild art in nature! Go wild and explore your creative side using natures materials to create your own unique piece of art work. Head out into the Gorge to collect your own materials before creating your master piece. Suitable for children of all ages, must be accompanied by an adult. £5 per child. Sat 17th Mar 2012 10:00-14:00 Willow Weaving Course 17th March 2012 Come along and learn the art of willow weaving starting off by building your very own obelisk. Make your garden stand out this summer. £60 for a 4 day course. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Sun 18th Mar 2012 10:30-12:30 Sensory Walk and Play Join us on a fun packed trail of sensory discovery and play. Suitable for children aged 4 years and over. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. £5.00 donation per child requested. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre 10:30-12:30 Wild Art in Nature Go WILD and explore your creative side using natures materials to create your own unique piece of art. Suitable for children of all ages. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. £5.00 donation per child requested. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Tue 3rd Apr 2012 10:00-14:00 Fishing Day 3rd April 2012 Come along and learn the art of fishing. All equipment is provided. Over 12 years will need a licence from the post office. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. £5.00 donation per child requested. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Wed 4th Apr 2012 10:00-14:00 Fishing Day 4th April 2012 Come along and learn the art of fishing. All equipment is provided. Over 12 years will need a licence from the post office. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. £5.00 donation per child requested. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Thu 5th Apr 2012 10:00-11:30 Bug Hunting Come and join in the hunt for bugs around the gorge. We have lots of different species out there - how many will you find? Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. £5.00 donation per child requested. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre 13:30-15:00 Wildlife Walk Come along and join us for our wildlife walk around the Gorge and see what is out and about down there. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. £5.00 donation per child requested. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Sat 7th Apr 2012 12:00-14:00 Easter Weekend 7th and 8th April 2012 Lots of fun and games around the Gorge. Come and meet the Easter Bunny and receive your free Easter egg. Wellie throwing, egg and spoon race, coconut shy, egg hunt and much more. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. £5.00 donation per child requested. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Tue 10th Apr 2012 10:00-14:00 Fishing Day 10th April 2012 Come along and learn the art of fishing. All equipment is provided. Over 12 years will need a day licence from the post office. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. £5.00 donation per child requested. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Wed 11th Apr 2012 10:00-14:00 Fishing Day 11th April 2012 Come along and learn the art of fishing. All equipment is provided. Over 12 years will need a day licence from the post office. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. £5.00 donation per child requested. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Thu 12th Apr 2012 10:00-11:30 Reptile Walk Come along and join us on our search for reptiles that live in the Gorge. Newts, slow-worm or grass worms - what will you see? Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. £5.00 donation per child requested. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre 13:30-15:00 Great Pond Safari Come and delve into the depths of our pond and see which of the many creatures living there you will find. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. £5.00 donation per child requested. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Sun 15th Apr 2012 10:30-12:30 Gorge On Outside Games On your marks, get set, GO!!! If you love to play games and let off steam, then join us for two hours of games in the Gorge. Suitable for children aged 4 years and over. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. £5.00 donation per child requested. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Sat 12th May 2012 9:30-15:00 Using Environmental Arts and Crafts with young people This course is suitable for anyone wanting to learn and experience what arts and crafts activities the natural environment has to offer. Participants will have a practical day of making and doing to try out different arts and crafts suitable to lead with children and young people using the natural world as inspiration. Leader: Jem Ayres: Venue: Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre, Drake Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex, RM16 6RG Requested Donation: £30 Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre Please telephone Abbotts Hall Farm on 01621 862960 or email: admin@essexwt.org.uk for more information or to book your place. Sun 13th May 2012 10:30-12:30 Bushcraft Babies 13 May 2012 Learn how to create shelter, build a fire, cook some tasty treats for the children and enjoy fireside activities. Suitable for children aged 4 years and over. Booking is essential and places are strictly limited. For more information, or to book a place, please email chaffordv@essex.org.uk or call 01375 484 016. £5.00 donation per child requested. Location Chafford Gorges Visitor Centre |
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