Held approximatley once a month on a Sunday 11am - 4pm. Join us for a chance to try out our range of binoculars and telescopes before you buy. Beautiful surroundings with expert advice on hand. Please contact the visitor centre for the next date. Binoculars and telescopes always available to look at during centre opening hours.
A fun morning of outdoor activities, messy play and games for pre schoolers. Suitable for 18 months up, donation £5 per child, younger siblings go free.
Dates for 2012 - Tuesdays 10am - 12pm
15th May, 29th May, 5th June, 12th June, 26th June.
Starting Tuesday 22nd May then third Tuesday of June, July and August. 7.30pm - 8.30pm
A 5k two lap run around the beautiful woodlands and former plotlands gardens on bridleways and footpaths. Suitable for all abilities but is naturally hilly and on rough terrain. No changing facilities but toilets and results service available. Visitor centre with seating and refreshments. Under 16s welcome if accompanied by an adult. Ample free paring. Donation £2 per person.
Take a trip down memory lane!
Opening times October to March - Saturday and Sunday 2pm - 4pm
As we are staffed mainly by volunteers these times are subject to change without notice. Anyone making a specific journey should call the visitors' centre on
01268 419103 before travelling. We will endeavour to accomodate visits outside of these hours if you require - please contact the visitors' centre to arrange this.
A donation of £2 for adults and £1 for under 16s is suggested. Under 5s are free.
Group visits must be pre-booked. Pre-booked group tours outside of normal opening hours may be subject to a higher donation.
Sunday 1st April 10am - 1pm
Sunday 6th May 10am - 1pm
Sunday 3rd June 10am -1pm
Saturday 7th April 10.30am - 3pm
Saturday 5th May 10.30am - 3pm
Saturday 2nd June 10.30am - 3pm
We carry out practical conservation tasks - from building nest boxes to pond clearing and more.
Requested donation £2.50 per session
Backyard bug hunt Tuesday 3rd April 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Discover the creepy crawlies that live on the reserve and how you can make them feel at home in your garden too. £5 per child
Grow, grow, grow Wednesday 4th April 10am - 12pm
Get your green fingers out for a potty day all about plants. £5 per child
Feed the birds Wednesday 4th April 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Create some bird feeders for your garden and watch the birds here on the reserve. £5 per child
Family bushcraft day Thursday 5th April 10am - 2.30pm
Build a den, make a fire and learn survival skills. £8 per child
Quackers! Tuesday 10th April 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Feed the ducks on the lake, play duck games and make a duck mask to take home. £5 per child
Wet and wild! Wednesday 11th April 10.30am - 3pm
Go pond dipping, bird watching on the lake and find out more about watery wildlife. £10 per child
Frogs Thursday 12th April 10am - 12pm
Join us to see how many frogs we can find in the pond. Includes games a craft to take home. £5 per child
Pond dipping Thursday 12th April 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Make a splash and find out what lives in, on or under the water in our ponds. Includes a craft to take home. £5 per child
Big bug hunt Tuesday 5th June 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Search woods and meadows for curious creepy crawlies, plus games and crafts. £5 per child
Langdons deadly 60 Thursday 7th June 10am - 2.30pm
Can you find 60 deadly critters on the nature reserve? Will you be crowned King of the Bug Catchers? Find out on this fun day for families. £8 per child
Pond dipping Friday 8th June 10am - 12pm
Make a splash and find out what bugs are living under the water in our ponds. Includes a craft to take home. £5 per child
Beautiful butterflies Friday 8th June 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Join us on a search for all the different types of butterflies that live at Langdon. Includes games a craft. £5 per child
Meet the wildlife that comes out after dark - use bat detectors, check for visitors to the moth trap and more. Suitable for 5 years and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. £6 per person
DROP IN EVENT Find out how the chocolate for our Easter eggs is made and make a seasonal treat to enjoy. £1 per child
Drop in throughout the day - follow the Easter trail, answer the wildlife questions to win your chocolate egg. Plus crafts in the Visitor Centre. £6 per child
Choose one main activity:
Add one or two extras (all year, all ages unless stated)
When - 10am - 12pm or 2pm - 4pm Saturday or Sunday all year round. Other days may be available.
What's included - one and a half hours of activities plus half an hour for food (not included). Use of party room throughout
You need to provide - food and drink, adults to supervise and any decorations
How many - max 24 children
How much - requested donation £7 per child, with £70 non refundable deposit at time of booking
Also available - party bags (£2, £3 or £4 bag), invitations (free for trial period) plus crockery to borrow
For more information and to book please contact Langdon Education Officer on 01268 419103.
Have you considered a visit to Langdon Nature Reserve with your group?
We can offer sessions for both fun and badge work.
Activities can include:
Pond dipping, bug hunting, bat watching, conservation work, orienteering and more. We can tailor the visit to your requiriements. we run sessions in the evenings and at weekends.
Contact the education team for more details.
Requested donations £4 per child ( for 2 hours)
Minimum donation £40