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Wild in the Meadows (Trumpington Meadows): Family pond dip and adventure walk

Location:

Trumpington Meadows,

Grantchester Road Trumpington
Cambridge
CB2 9LH

Join Wildlife Adventurer Becca Badger for some sociable outdoor family fun on Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve

Event details

Meeting point

On the picnic benches outside the Ranger's Office (What3Words: woods.moon.comet)

Date

Thursday 29 May 2025

Time

10-12ish

About the event

This is part of a series of Wild in the Meadows family sessions based at Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve on Thursdays during school holidays and on Saturdays during the warmer months.

In this session, join Becca Badger for an adventure on Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve. We'll walk to the pond (it's about half a mile from the Ranger's Office) doing silly challenges along the way, then spend some time pond dipping before strolling back. You'll be amazed at what we find in the pond; 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.
These are family sessions so children need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. The sessions are designed for everyone to enjoy.
There are no toilet facilities available for this session.
Our family activities in Trumpington are supported by The Community Fund at The Leys, Cambridge

Booking

Phone number

07894 599020

Email

rebecca.neal@wildlifebcn.org

Price

Adults and siblings under 12 months 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

Suitable for

Families, Children

Know before you go

Dogs

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. Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve has flat, accessible paths suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. 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 sessions will go ahead even if it rains, so you may require waterproofs. 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.

Parking information

Parking is available at Byron's Pool which is a 5 minute walk to the Rangers Office. This is a council-owned public car park, it is not usually full, but spaces cannot be guaranteed. Trumpington Park and Ride is a 15 minute walk.