Dawn Osprey Cruise on the Rutland Belle Saturday 15th August 2020 6am - 7.30am 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 […]
Guided Cycle Ride Sunday 16th 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) […]
Family Guided Cycle Ride Sunday 16th 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 […]
Wild Welcome - Paxton Pits Education Centre - Monday 17 August 2020 - Friday 21 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 […]
Virtual Birdfair Tuesday 18th August 2020 - Sunday 23rd August 2020 The Birdfair is going online for 2020! Get ready for 6 days of exciting online events, competitions, talks, videos and more! Virtual Birdfair will start on Tuesday 18th August and finish on Sunday 23rd August! After 31 successful years, during which over £5 million for nature […]
Safe Steps into Nature (Great Fen) Tuesday 18th August 2020 - Wednesday 19th August 2020 10.30am -12pm and 1pm - 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. Learn […]
Pond Dipping and Mini-Beasting Sessions Tuesday 18th August 2020 and Thursday 20th 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 […]
Tuesday 18th August 2020 11am - 5pm Pay and Play Archery sessions will run throughout the day, why not come down and have a go! No need to book, just come along, please arrive about 10 minutes before the start of your chosen session. You will find us on Coney Meadow close to the Ferry […]
Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Friday 21st 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 […]
Saturday 22nd August 2020 11.30am - 3.30pm Backyard Market (Backyard Food/ Green Backyard) A Summer of Backyard Markets! Save the date! Further details TBC There is no parking onsite but parking is available opposite at Pleasure Fair Meadow for £1 an hour or £4 for the day. FREE admission. Saturday 22nd August 2020 11.30am - […]