About the event

This summer holiday, spend time discovering the weird and wonderful creatures that can be found in the pond! Work out who's who, learn about their lifecycles, how they are adapted for life in the pond and discover the creatures who appear even in your own back garden pond! 

Session times: 10:30am-11:30am, 12pm-1pm, 2pm-3pm and 3:30pm-4:30pm (please arrive at beginning of session)

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

Can't make this event? We have lots more summer holiday activities planned. Find another event here!

FAQs

🌳Will 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.

📍Where do we meet? 

Make your way down to the pond immediately to the right of the reserve entrance.

🎒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.

🌍Where are you based? 

We are based in North Essex, local to Colchester.

🚗 Is there parking?

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

👶Can I bring a buggy/pushchair? 

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

🚾Is there a toilet? 

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

☕Is there a café or a shop?

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

Find out more about Abberton here: Abberton Nature Discovery Park

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