About the event

Join in the fun with our W.o.W. Week of Wildlife!

Have you ever walked around Belfairs Nature Reserve and wondered if there are important species living in your local nature reserve? 

Join our Education Officer and learn about the important work at Belfairs to help conserve the Heath Fritillary butterfly and the different plants and species that help this endangered butterfly reach record numbers in the Nature Reserves.  We will start with a talk all about the Heath Fritillary butterflies. Then we will go on a guided walk to Belfairs Nature Reserve and Hadleigh Great Wood, where you will gain identification skills for different plants and insects that hopefully help us spot some Heath Fritillary butterflies. 

Recommended for Adults and Teenagers, please note that under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. 

We are also running our Butterfly Butterfly Bonanza event designed for children and families!

We're really excited to share our W.O.W Week of Wildlife with you this May half-term - find more W.O.W events here! W.O.W Week of Wildlife Events

FAQs

🎫 Who needs a ticket? 

This event is for adults and teenagers only. All attending adults and teenagers will require a ticket to attend. 

📍Where do we meet?

Meet outside the Nature Discovery Centre. Please allow time for parking. If you arrive later, further meeting point instructions will be sent before the event. 

🥾What should we wear?

Please wear appropriate footwear as we will be walking through the woodland and on uneven ground. Most of our events are fully outdoors, and you need to come dressed for the weather.  We recommend layers (top and bottom).

🌍Where are you based?

We are located in Leigh-on-Sea, just off the A127 in Southend-on-Sea. We are also close to Rochford, Hadleigh, and Rayleigh.

🚗Is there parking?

Yes, we have two free car parks. The main car park is located within the main entrance but has limited spaces and is a short walk to the Nature Discovery Centre. The second car park is located behind The Inn at Belfairs pub on Eastwood Road North. The Nature Discovery Centre is approximately a 15-minute walk away from the second car park, straight through the woodland. Please allow enough time for parking when arriving for your event. 

🚻Are there toilets?

Yes. Our Belfairs Nature Discovery Centre has toilets (including an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities)

☕Is there a café?

There is a café serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, ice cream, and light lunches. 

🐕‍🦺Can we bring a dog?

As much as we love our furry friends, only assistance dogs are welcome at our events.

Please see the event booking terms and conditions below:

Booking terms and conditions