About the event

Drop in for some wildlife themed fun, exploration and play! This is a free flow, child led play session, all with a nature theme. Natural sensory items to discover, small world, role play, sand and water - resources change with the seasons. Optional led activities with our friendly staff are included too. 

Suitable for children up to around 7 years of age, siblings under 18 months are free of charge. 

This is a drop in session. We'll be based on the grass outside the centre. Please dress for the weather, old clothes are best as sometimes play can get messy! Children remain your responsibility and must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Session times: 12:30pm-2:30pm (come when you like between these times)

Tickets are £8.80 per child. 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?

All children over 18 months will require a ticket to attend.

📍Where do we meet?

 Find our friendly Wilder Learning team inside the Naze Nature Discovery Centre.

🥾What should we wear?

Year-round, bring a coat that will keep the wind out. warm layers for the winter, and a sun hat and suncream if the sun is shining. Wellingtons or hiking boots, or old shoes that you don't mind getting mucky

🌍Where are you based?

We are located just north of Walton on the Naze, a coastal town in North Essex.

🚗Is there parking?

The car park is managed by Tendring District Council and parking charges apply. 

🚆Can we get to you on public transport? 

We are a five-minute walk from the end of the line for Route 7 Konectbuses in Essex and Suffolk. The train station is approximately 1.5miles walk along the seafront.

☕ Is there a café?

The visitor centre has a shop and café serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, ice cream, and light lunches. 

🚻Are there toilets?

Yes, there is a toilet located inside the Nature Discovery Centre.

🐕‍🦺Can we bring a dog?

Assistance dogs are welcome at our events.

♿Is it wheelchair accessible? 

The Naze is an area of relatively flat grassland with short mown grass paths and may be suitable for some wheelchairs. The beach is accessed via steep stairs and is not accessible for wheelchairs.   

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