About the event

Learn different techniques to create friendship bracelets and natural cordage in our lovely woodland space at Fingringhoe. Choose from braiding, knotting, Nordic slinging, and more.  Whatever you create, you take home to share.

FAQs

🎫Who needs a ticket?

All attending adults and children will require a ticket.

🌳Can children be dropped off? 

No, children will need to be accompanied by an adult at all times.

📍Where do we meet?  

We meet at the Visitors Centre, at the picnic benches next to the accessible parking bays. What3Words ///kingdom.cobras.ecologist                                         

🥾What should we wear?                                                                

We are outside for the entirety of the event, so please come dressed for the weather.  We recommend layers (top and bottom), which can get mucky.  Sturdy shoes or wellies (with thick socks) and waterproofs, depending on the weather.      

🔥What should we bring?                                                                                   

Just bring a drink and your wonderful self — we’ll provide everything else you need! 

🌍Where are you based?                                                                                           

Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park
South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DN.                               

🚗Is there parking?        

Yes, there is free parking on site        

🌳How accessible is the site?  

The site has mixed, uneven terrain of gravel, sand, grass, and woodland. There are some narrow pathways and steps in certain locations. Through a very kind donation, we have an All-Terrain Mobility Scooter, which can be borrowed, that will access many far reaches of the reserve that are not limited by step access.  Please contact the centre prior to the event if you wish to use the Mobility Scooter.              

☕Is there a cafe?

Yes. Drinks and light refreshments are available at the Visitors Centre.                         

🚻Are there toilets? 

Yes.                                                                                            

🐕‍🦺Can we bring a dog?                                                                                             

Dogs are not permitted in the Nature Discovery Centre or at events. We have a designated dog trail, which is approximately 1 mile.        

Please find our booking terms and conditions here 

Event booking terms and conditions