About the event

Discover brilliant bugs and beautiful butterflies as we adventure through the long grass with sweep nets and bug hunting kits.  Learn to tell a grasshopper from a cricket, count the spots on a ladybird and use our ID charts to name your finds.  Expert guidance and all equipment provided.

Please kindly note that this is a family-friendly event and all attendees, including both adults and children, will require a ticket to attend. Advance booking is essential, and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please allow time for parking, as we are unable to wait for late arrivals. 

Session times: 11am-12pm; 11.30am-12.30pm  (please arrive at beginning of session)

Tickets are £5.64 per child, £5.64 per adult. Advance booking is essential.

Can't make this event? We have lots of family fun events planned this summer - find another event here!

FAQs

🎫 Who needs a ticket to attend?

This is a family event, and all attending children and accompanying adults will need 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?

Most of our events are fully outdoors, and you need to come dressed for the weather.  We recommend layers (top and bottom), which can get mucky. Wellies (with thick socks) and waterproofs are a good shout if you have them. 

🌍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.

Find out more about Belfairs Nature Discovery Centre here.

Please see the event booking terms and conditions below:

Booking Terms and Conditions