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Wild in the Woods (Cambourne): Family pond dip and adventure walk

Location:

Cambourne Nature Reserve,

Cambourne

, Cambridgeshire, CB23 6BJ

Join Wildlife Adventurer Becca Badger for a family walk, and then discover what lives in the lake on Cambourne Nature Reserve!

Event details

Meeting point

Cambourne Nature Reserve car park off School Lane, between Fenbridge and Quidditch Lane

Date

Wednesday 28 May 2025

Time

10-12ish

About the event

This is part of an annual programme of Wild in the Woods family sessions on Wednesdays during school holidays in Cambourne.

In this session, join Becca Badger for an adventure on Cambourne Nature Reserve. We'll walk to Redgrave Water (the lake is about half a mile from the car park) doing challenges along the way, then spend some time pond dipping before strolling back. You'll be amazed at what we find in the lake; it's as exciting for adults as it is for children!

This session is perfect for ages 7-11. Older children will also enjoy the activity. It is not suitable for children under 5 for health and safety reasons. You are welcome to bring pre-walking babies in a buggy or sling.

Additional information

Please refer to our event terms and conditions webpage for details on refunds and cancellations, as well as general information about how we run our events
The benefits of joining the Wildlife Trust BCN include a reduced rate for events. Family membership is from £5 a month.
This is a family event so children need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. The activities are designed for everyone to enjoy.
There are no toilet facilities available for this session. The closest public toilets are at Morrison’s nearby.

Booking

Email

rebecca.neal@wildlifebcn.org

Price

Adults and siblings under 12 months (in a sling or pushchair) who are accompanying a paid-for child are free
£5 (plus booking fee) per child for members
£7.50 (plus booking fee) per child for non-members
Limited early-bird tickets are available

Additional booking information

Booking is essential to manage group size
Please use the online booking link below
It is unlikely, but if it is especially windy or lightening is forecast, it may not be advisable to run the session. If this happens, we will let you know as soon as possible and refund your money.

Suitable for

Families, Children

Know before you go

Mobility

We aim to make our sessions as accessible as possible and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure as many people as possible can enjoy them. Please contact us to discuss your accessibility needs.

What to bring

To avoid bites, stings and scratches, long sleeves and long trousers are suggested for all participants. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting muddy, and sturdy shoes. The event will go ahead even if it rains, so you may require waterproofs.

Parking information

The meeting point is a public car park. It is usually quiet, but spaces cannot be guaranteed. Alternative parking (and public toilets) can be found at Morrisons nearby.