Cycle Skills Track Sunday 23rd August 2020 11am - 5pm There will be temporary cycle skills track laid out at Nene Outdoors for anyone to have a go at aged 8yrs+. Pay £2 to have a go or it's free when you hire a bike from Nene Outdoors. No need to book, just come along. […]
Wild Welcome - Paxton Pits Education Centre - Monday 24th August 2020 - Friday 28th August 2020 Times: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9.50am - 2.50pm Time slots start at 9.50am, 10.50am, 11.50am, 12.50pm or 1.50pm. The Education Centre is open this summer for some fun, engaging, carefully managed family activities. A chance to be welcomed back to Paxton […]
Safe Steps into Nature (Great Fen) Tuesday 25th August 2020 - Wednesday 26th August 2020 10.30am - 12pm and 1 - 2.30pm We're thrilled to be back offering family fun in the Great Fen! Your visit will include den building, pond dipping and sweep netting, nature crown creations and a free activity book to complete during your session. […]
Pond Dipping and Mini-Beasting Sessions Tuesday 25th August 2020 and Thursday 27th August 2020 10.30am-12.00pm and 1.30pm-3.00pm. Explore and find out more about the creepy crawlies of the Nene Wetlands, both above and below the water! Our popular outdoor school holiday sessions are back! Come and join us in our designated education area on Tuesdays […]
Evening Osprey Cruise on the Rutland Belle Wednesday 26th August 2020 6:00pm - 7:30pm One of the most exciting ways of seeing Ospreys at Rutland Water is to take a guided trip aboard the Rutland Belle. Corona Virus Update We are pleased to confirm that we are working towards reopening our cruises on a reduced […]
Nene Wetlands Bat Walk Friday 28th August 2020 8:00pm - 9:30pm Explore the Nene Wetlands after dark and find out more about these amazing nocturnal mammals! The Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve is an ideal habitat for bats and a great place to see and hear them, with 5 different species regularly being recorded. Join us […]
Evening Osprey Cruise on the Rutland Belle Saturday 29th August 2020 6:30pm - 8:00pm One of the most exciting ways of seeing Ospreys at Rutland Water is to take a guided trip aboard the Rutland Belle. Corona Virus Update We are pleased to confirm that we are working towards reopening our cruises on a reduced capacity […]
Guided Cycle Ride Sunday 30th August 2020 10am - 1pm Join our instructors at Nene Outdoors for a Guided Cycle Ride through the Park and out into the Countryside beyond. Enjoy a challenging ride along country roads, over scenic bridleways and through local beauty spots. Rides will be approximately 20km in length (approx 3 hrs) […]
Willow Weaving Baskets 1-day course Sunday 30th August 2020 10:00am - 4:00pm Come along to learn the ancient art of basketry. Using a variety of types of willow you will learn how to create a small round basket. A morning of getting to grips with bases is followed by an afternoon where you will build […]
Family Guided Cycle Ride Sunday 30th August 2020 2pm - 5pm Join our Instructors at Nene Outdoors for Family Friendly Guided Cycle Rides through several of our Parks including Ferry Meadows, Orton Mere and Thorpe Meadows. Enjoy a trip past lakes, a steam railway and open meadows as you discover some of Nene Park's less […]