Abberton Minibeast Hunting

Insect and invertebrate home education

Charlotte Wells - September 2024

Abberton Minibeast Hunting

Location:
Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park, Church Road, Layer-de-la-Haye
,
Colchester, Essex, CO2 0EU
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W.O.W Event: Explore minibeast habitats and learn more about these small but mighty creatures!

Event details

Meeting point

Please meet in our education shelter on arrival.

Date

Time
10:30am-11:30am; 12pm-1pm
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About the event

Join in the fun with our W.o.W. Week of Wildlife this May half-term! 

Explore different habitats to identify a variety of species that call these places home. See how many you can identify and learn what makes each minibeast mighty! All equipment will be provided, including: sweep nets, bug pots, and ID sheets.

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

๐ŸŒณWill we be outside? 

Yes, we will be outside for the whole session, so please dress appropriately for the outdoors. There is an outdoor shelter to provide some cover.

๐ŸŽ’What shall I bring? 

We recommend bringing snacks to the session, as children get hungry! Wellies and puddle suits are a great idea if you have them. The children will likely play with the mud kitchen and puddles, so wear something you don't mind getting muddy.

๐ŸŒWhere are you based? 

We are based in North Essex, local to Colchester.

๐Ÿš— Is there parking?

Yes, there is plenty of parking at the Nature Discovery Park. 

๐Ÿ‘ถCan I bring a buggy/pushchair? 

Yes, the shelter has ramp access, and all the routes we may take on our adventure are accessible

๐ŸšพIs there a toilet? 

There is access to toilets in the visitor centre, including baby changing in the disabled toilet

โ˜•Is there a cafรฉ or a shop?

Yes, there is a cafรฉ selling hot and cold drinks, a selection of sandwiches, cakes, and snacks.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆCan younger or older siblings attend? 

For children younger than 18 months, you are welcome to bring them along as well and do not need to book a ticket for them. For older siblings, we are happy to have them - if you think they would like to participate though, please purchase a ticket for them too.

Find out more about Abberton here: Abberton Nature Discovery Park

Please read the event booking terms and conditions here

Event booking terms and conditions

Booking

Price

ยฃ5.64 per child (price excludes Eventbrite booking fee)

Additional booking information

Advanced booking essential

Suitable for

Families, Children

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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Contact us

Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park