Autumn Wildlife Discovery Day

Young girl holding sycamore seeds

Young girl holding sycamore seeds Norfolk autumn - David Tipling/2020VISION

Autumn Wildlife Discovery Day

Location:
Discover the wildlife of Lackford Lakes in the autumn

Event details

Meeting point

Visitor Centre

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Date

Time
11am-3pm
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About the event

Explore the reserve and our wildlife as autumn gets in full swing!

  • Dip beneath the surface of the pond to discover the creatures that live there*
  • Gaze into the microscope at our mystery specimens
  • Search for fungi in our woods
  • Dig up your own finds in our sand pit
  • Get creative with leafy crafts

You can also take a self-guided spotter trail and binoculars on your walk around!*

No need to book, donations welcome on the day. Activities marked with * have a small cost, see 'price' below

Booking

Price

Free guided activities, donations welcome:
Leafy crafts
Fungi hunt
Microscopes
Sand pit excavation

Pond dipping £5 per child (5+)

Self-guided spotter sheet £2
Borrow a pair of binoculars £4

Suitable for

Families, Children, Adults

Know before you go

Dogs

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Assistance dogs only

Dogs are only allowed on the path leading to and around Sayers Breck.

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Mobility

Our site is accessible for people using mobility aids including wheelchairs, however as we are not tarmacked or paved, we cannot guarantee full access around the trails following poor weather. Please call ahead if you have specific needs that you wish to discuss with us. The café and shop are wheelchair accessible and we have an accessible toilet at the front of the Centre.

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Wheelchair access

Yes
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Hearing loop

no
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What to bring

Weather-appropriate clothing

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Parking information

£3 suggested donation
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Bicycle parking

Yes
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Electric car charging point
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Contact us

Katy
Contact number: 01284728706