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Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Telephone: 01206 729678

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Winter Opening: 1st November – 31st March 9am – 4pm Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day) Summer Opening: 1st April – 31st October 9am – 5pm Open 7 days a week.

Address: South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Essex, CO5 7DN

Grid ref: TM 048 193

Advanced booking essential for events.

The Visitor Centre is set in a spectacular position overlooking the Colne Estuary, even on the dullest days the view is fantastic. Fingringhoe Wick was Essex Wildlife Trust's first visitor centre and to this day is still very popular. It offers the visitor real peace and quiet and a chance to escape from it all.

The visitor centre facilities include gift shop offering light refreshments, toys, books, optics, bird feeders & feed, greeting cards and much more, Viewing tower & observation room with panoramic views. Toilets, baby changing facilities, wheel chair, hearing loop available.

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

Tue 14th Feb 2012

10:30-15:00 Love Your Birds Wildlife Discovery Day

Love your birds! Do a little birdwatching on the reserve and then get messy making bird feeders and boxes to help out the feathered friends in your garden. Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Wed 15th Feb 2012

10:00-12:00 Denbuilding Family Nature Day

Test your shelter building skills on this fun woodland activity. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

13:30-15:30 Campfire Cooking Family Nature Day

Warm up with a lesson in outdoor cuisine as we see what we can create and cook on our campfire. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Thu 16th Feb 2012

10:30-15:00 Fingringhoe Explorers 1

Forest survival - The first Britons lived in the woods, but could you survive outdoors? Test your shelter building, nature and crafting skills. Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Fri 17th Feb 2012

13:30-15:30 Feathered Friends Family Nature Day

Find out more about the birds on the reserve then get messy making bird feeders to help see your garden birds through the winter. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Sat 3rd Mar 2012

10:00-16:00 Spring is in the air

Guided Bird Identification Walks - Optic Advice and Sales by professional bird tour leaders. This joint event with Essex Wildlife Trust and local bird tour company Swallow Birding is designed to bring you the best of bird watching. Join a guided walk or come and visit the centre for a warming drink or advice on binoculars and telescopes. A great chance to try before you buy. No booking is required. Suggested entry donation £2.00

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Sat 24th Mar 2012

10:00-16:00 Photography Workshop Level 1 Know the basics

Confused by aperture, shutter speed and ISO? Don't know your Program Mode from your White Balance? This one-day workshop with Daniel Bridge guides you through the basics of photography, allowing you to take full control of your camera. £40.00 per person. Adult Course Booking required

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Sun 25th Mar 2012

10:00-16:00 Hen Keeping For Beginners

This course is for anyone who is thinking about or who has just got some hens. The course will cover essential needs, common conditions, treatments and frequently asked questions. There will be the opportunity to practice live hen holding and hen health checks. Tea, coffee and homemade cake provided...Free range eggs of course! Please bring a packed lunch. £30.00 per person. Booking is required.

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Tue 3rd Apr 2012

10:30-15:00 Eggs and Nesting Wildlife Discovery Day

It's a busy time of year for our birds; find out all about what they're up to during nesting season with fun games, crafts and nature exploration. Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+

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Wed 4th Apr 2012

10:00-12:00 Family Nature Day Pondemonium

Come pond dipping to see what's living beneath the surface of our ponds! Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

13:30-15:30 Creature Comforts Family Nature Day

Look at the variety of minibeasts on the reserve and then make a cosy home for them to take home. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Thu 5th Apr 2012

10:30-15:00 Fingringhoe Explorers 2

Forest survival - The first Britons lived in the woods, but could you survive outdoors? Test your shelter building, nature and crafting skills. Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Fri 6th Apr 2012

13:30-15:30 Easter Eggstravaganza Family Nature Day

Follow our seasonal trail around the reserve for a healthy walk before you get a tasty reward. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Mon 9th Apr 2012

11:00-16:00 Fabulous Fingringhoe Annual Easter Monday family funday!!

Lots of fun for all including: springtime trail, make and take, art exhibition, panning for gems, marine themed games, optic sales, home made refreshments and much, much more. No need to book, just come along and have fun!!

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Tue 10th Apr 2012

10:30-15:00 Migration Mayhem Wildlife Discovery Day

There are lots of comings and goings in the animal kingdom at this time of year, but why? Come along and find out about the global wanderings of some of our favourite species. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for ages 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Wed 11th Apr 2012

10:00-12:00 Creature Comforts Family Nature Day 2

Look at the variety of minibeasts on the reserve and then make a cosy home for them to take home. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

13:30-15:30 Pondemonium Family Nature Day 2

Come pond dipping to see what's living beneath the surface of our ponds! Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Thu 12th Apr 2012

10:30-15:00 Fingringhoe Explorers 3

Forest survival - The first Britons lived in the woods, but could you survive outdoors? Test your shelter building, nature and crafting skills. Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Sun 22nd Apr 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Mon 23rd Apr 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Tue 24th Apr 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Wed 25th Apr 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Thu 26th Apr 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Fri 27th Apr 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Sat 28th Apr 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Sun 29th Apr 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Mon 30th Apr 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Tue 1st May 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Wed 2nd May 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Thu 3rd May 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Fri 4th May 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Sat 5th May 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Sun 6th May 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Mon 7th May 2012

9:00-10:00 Family Fun Afternoon Delightful Ducks

Come and join us for duck themed craft and activities. Mr and Mrs Duck will be here to say Quack Quack!!!

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Tue 8th May 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Wed 9th May 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Thu 10th May 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Fri 11th May 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Sat 12th May 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Sun 13th May 2012

19:30-21:00 Nightingale Walk

Come and experience the amazing sound of the Nightingale. We have approx.30-40 singing males each year and their song fills the air. These guided walks are always extremely popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Sat 19th May 2012

10:00-16:00 Photography Workshop Level 2 Beyond the Basics

Discover hw focal length, white balance, aperture and more can transform your photography. Looking at composition and subject matter this one-day workshop with Daniel Bridge guides you to the best reults from your camera.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Tue 5th Jun 2012

10:30-15:00 Minibeast Madness Wildlife Discovery Day

There's a wealth of creepy crawlies at Fingringhoe; learn all about them on this action-packed day of exploration. Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for ages 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Wed 6th Jun 2012

10:00-12:00 Minibeast Safari Family Nature Day

Come on a hunt for some of the fascinating bugs that call Fingringhoe home. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

13:30-15:30 Pondemonium Family Nature Day 3

Come pond dipping to see what's living beneath the surface of our ponds! Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Thu 7th Jun 2012

10:30-15:30 Fingringhoe Explorers 4

Forest survival - The first Britons lived in the woods, but could you survive outdoors? Test your shelter building, nature and crafting skills. Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Fri 8th Jun 2012

13:30-15:30 Call of the Wild Family Nature Day

Animals and birds communicate with some amazing sounds, have a listen to the reserve's inhabitants and then make your own noisemaker from recycled materials! Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Wed 20th Jun 2012

10:00-16:00 Hen Keeping for Beginners Extra Date

This course is for anyone who is thinking about or who has just got some hens. The course will cover essential needs, common conditions and treatments as well as frequently asked questions. There will be an opportunity to practice live hen holding and hen health checks. Tea & Coffee and homemade cake provided....Free range eggs of course! Please bring a packed lunch. Donation £30 per person. Booking essential

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Tue 24th Jul 2012

10:30-15:30 Buzzy Bees Wildlife Discovery Day

We'll be finding out all about the fascinating world of bumblebees, discover how to identify them and why they are so important. Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Wed 25th Jul 2012

10:00-12:00 Campfire Cooking Family Nature Day 2

Flex those chef skills with a lesson in outdoor cuisine as we see what we can create and cook on our campfire Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

13:30-15:30 Denbuilding Family Nature Day 2

A fun woodland afternoon of shelter building. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Thu 26th Jul 2012

10:30-15:00 Fingringhoe Explorers 5

Forest survival - The first Britons lived in the woods, but could you survive outdoors? Test your shelter building, nature and crafting skills. Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Fri 27th Jul 2012

13:30-15:30 Minibeast Safari Family Nature Day 2

Come on a hunt for some of the fascinating bugs that call Fingringhoe home. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Tue 31st Jul 2012

10:30-15:00 All at Sea Wildlife Discovery Day

It's Marine Week so join us to find out all about the wonderful creatures in our seas and their unusual lives. Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Wed 1st Aug 2012

10:00-12:00 Marine Art Family Nature Day

It's Marine week so be inspired by the seas to make all sorts of arts and crafts from natural and recycled materials Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

13:30-15:30 Eel Survival Swim Family Nature Day

Follow the eel treasure trail on your journey around the reserve to learn all about their lives. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Thu 2nd Aug 2012

10:30-15:00 Fingringhoe Explorers 6

Sea survival - in our marine week themed session come and discover how our sea creatures survive in their habitat and confront the challenges of the modern world. Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Fri 3rd Aug 2012

13:30-15:30 Sea Life Family Nature Day

Join us for this fun session of sea creature themed activities and crafts to celebrate marine week. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Tue 7th Aug 2012

10:30-15:00 All at Sea Wildlife Discovery Day 2

Join us this Marine Week to find out all about the wonderful creatures in our seas and their unusual lives. Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Wed 8th Aug 2012

10:00-12:00 Sea Life Family Nature Day 2

Join us for this fun session on sea creature themed activities and crafts to celebrate marine week. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

13:30-15:30 Marine Art Family Nature Day 2

Celebrate Marine Week and be inspired by the seas to make all sorts of arts and crafts from natural and recycled materials Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Thu 9th Aug 2012

10:30-15:00 Fingringhoe Explorers 7

Sea survival - in our marine week themed session come and discover how our sea creatures survive in their habitat and confront the challenges of the modern world. Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Fri 10th Aug 2012

13:30-15:30 Eel Survival Swim Family Nature Day 2

Follow the eel treasure trail on your journey around the reserve to learn all about their lives Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Sat 11th Aug 2012

20:00-22:00 Night Patrol

What are the animal residents up to on the reserve when we've all gone home? Come out after dark with us looking for bats and other creatures of the night. Family event, donation per child - £5. Adult only groups - donation appreciated. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Tue 14th Aug 2012

10:30-15:00 Wildlife Detectives Wildlife Discovery Day

There's been a crime and we need you to solve it! Examine the evidence, follow the clues and catch the culprit at this wildlife themed mystery. Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Wed 15th Aug 2012

10:00-12:00 Pondemonium Family Nature Day 5

Come pond dipping to see what's living beneath the surface of our ponds! Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

13:30-15:30 Minibeast Safari Family Nature Day 4

Come on a hunt for some of the fascinating bugs that call Fingringhoe home. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Thu 16th Aug 2012

10:30-15:00 Fingringhoe Explorers 8

Forest survival - The first Britons lived in the woods, but could you survive outdoors? Test your shelter building, nature and crafting skills. Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Fri 17th Aug 2012

13:30-15:30 Bee Trail Family Nature Day

Find out all about the amazing world of bumblebees and finish off with a buzzy bee craft. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must bee accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Tue 21st Aug 2012

10:30-15:00 Dragons and Damsels Wildlife Discovery Day

The reserve will be alive with beautiful dragonflies and damselflies, find out all about their weird lives and how to tell them apart. Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Wed 22nd Aug 2012

10:00-12:00 Supersenses Family Nature Day

Animals use all their senses to survive, test yours out in this multi sensory adventure. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

13:30-15:30 Miniworlds Family Nature Day

Create a wildlife garden in a box and learn more about how you can help your garden creatures. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Thu 23rd Aug 2012

10:30-15:00 Fingringhoe Explorers 9

Forest survival - The first Britons lived in the woods, but could you survive outdoors? Test your shelter building, nature and crafting skills. Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Fri 24th Aug 2012

13:30-15:30 Going Batty Family Nature Day

Do our bat trail to find out more about these mysterious creatures and make your own batty friend to take home. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

19:30-21:30 Night Patrol 2

What are the animal residents up to on the reserve when we've all gone home? Come out after dark with us looking for bats and other creatures of the night. Family event, donation per child £5. All adult groups - donation appreciated. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Tue 28th Aug 2012

10:30-15:00 Tracks and Trails Wildlife Discovery Day

Our wildlife can be hard to spot so come along to get some tips on how to know what's about, even when you can't see it! Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Wed 29th Aug 2012

10:00-12:00 Pondemonium Family Nature Day 6

Come pond dipping to see what's living beneath the surface of our ponds! Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

13:30-15:30 Bee Trail Family Nature Day 2

Find out all about the amazing world of bumblebees and finish off with a buzzy bee craft. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Thu 30th Aug 2012

10:30-15:00 Fingringhoe Explorers 10

Forest survival - The first Britons lived in the woods, but could you survive outdoors? Test your shelter building, nature and crafting skills. Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Fri 31st Aug 2012

13:30-15:30 Supersenses Family Nature Day 2

Animals use all their senses to survive, test yours out in this multi sensory adventure. Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Sat 8th Sep 2012

19:00-21:00 Night Patrol 3

What are the animal residents up to on the reserve when we've all gone home? Come out after dark with us looking for bats and other creatures of the night. Family event, donation per child £5. All adult groups - donation appreciated. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Fri 21st Sep 2012

18:30-20:30 Night Patrol 4

What are the animal residents up to on the reserve when we've all gone home? Come out after dark with us looking for bats and other creatures of the night. Family event, donation per child £5. All adult groups - donation appreciated. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Tue 30th Oct 2012

10:30-15:00 Fantastic Fungi Wildlife Discovery Day

Enter the mysterious world of mushrooms as we find out all about them through games, experiments and a fun fungal foray. Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Wed 31st Oct 2012

10:00-12:00 Potions Lesson Family Nature Day

Don your witches and wizards hats as we make our own magic potion from the plants around us… Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

13:30-15:30 Fungi Discovery Family Nature Day

A mushroom discovery journey just for beginners with games and crafts. Donation per child - £5. bOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Thu 1st Nov 2012

10:30-15:00 Fingringhoe Explorers 11

Professor Wick's lab - a day of scientific discovery, find out about the weird and wacky things our plants have been used for and experiment with some potions of your own Donation per child - £10. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Drop off and pick up. Suitable for age 8+

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

Fri 2nd Nov 2012

13:30-15:30 Autumn Art Family Nature Day

Make your own marvellous creations from things we can find in the woodland - prepare to get messy! Donation per child - £5. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre

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