Family Guided Walk & Campfire at Summer Leys

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Megan Owen

Family Guided Walk & Campfire at Summer Leys

Location:
Summer Leys Nature Reserve , Hardwater Road
near Wollaston
Northamptonshire
NN29 7TD
Wellingborough
Get wild about our wetlands and join us for a guided walk around the reserve before enjoying some time in our private Education area to roast marshmallows over a campfire

Event details

Meeting point

Summer Leys Visitor Centre, Hardwater Road, NN29 7TD

Date

Time
1:30-4pm
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About the event

Join us to get wild about our wetlands! In this session we will...

  • Head on a walk around the reserve to look for birds and other wildlife using ID guides and binoculars. The loop is approx 2 miles and should take us about 1-1.5hrs at a steady pace.
  • We'll then head to our private education area where we'll teach you how to create fires safely using a flint and steel, and make a small fire to roast some yummy marshmallows over.*
  • We'll have a couple of activities such as bug hunting available if time allows, and this your chance to enjoy some time in nature after the walk.

*Please note if the weather is particularly hot and dry leading up to this event we may not be able to do a campfire, in which instance we will replace this with another activity. We will communicate this beforehand so please keep an eye on your emails for any communications from us.

CAR PARKING: Car parking charges apply for Summer Leys and can be paid for on the day (card payments only). Parking for members of the Wildlife Trust BCN is FREE - Members MUST register their vehicles to access free parking, for more information please visit here.

For event terms and conditions visit here.

Booking

Price

£8 Child and Adult Non-Member
£6 Child and Adult BCN Member
£5 additional adults and children

Plus Eventbrite booking fees

Please scroll down to book online

Suitable for

Families, Children

Know before you go

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Mobility

We will be walking around the full loop of the reserve (approx 2 miles) at steady pace. Paths are mostly gravel with one grassy section. Our education area is grassy and uneven, and unfortunately may not be suitable for wheelchairs.

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What to bring

Please wear shoes and clothes appropriate for the weather. We'd recommend suncream and bug spray at this time of year. We will have marshmallows for roasting, but please feel to bring any other snacks or drinks you'd like. If you have binoculars, please bring them, but we will have some available to borrow.

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Parking information

Parking charges now apply at Summer Leys. If you are not already registered, members MUST register their vehicles 48hrs in advance to obtain free parking
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Bicycle parking

We have a couple of bike racks by the visitor centre
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Facilities

Toilets
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Disabled parking

Contact us

Megan Owen
Contact number: 07518299276

Events at Summer Leys