Warnham Local Nature Reserve

2024 Events at Warnham Local Nature Reserve

From expert-led talks and guided tours to children's activities and trails, there are events to suit all ages and interests at Warnham Local Nature Reserve. These events are run in conjunction with the Friends of Warnham Local Nature Reserve


Moth Magic

Wednesday 24 July

We are hosting a dedicated moth day, because Moths are cool - Fact!
Come and join in a range of events about our beautiful British moths.
All activities are suitable for primary age children.

9.00 - 10.00am - What's in the Moth Trap?
10.30 - 11.30am - Clever Camouflage Activity
12.00 - 12.45pm - Make a creative moth display

1.00 - 1.30pm - Listen to a story about a very special moth.

Session Fee
Children Free

Adults - £4.00 per person

All children must remain accompanied throughout.
Booking is essential as places are strictly limited.
To book, please call 01403 756238.


Seasonal Guided Walk

Saturday 17 August

See the reserve's summer flora and fauna on this guided walk with one of our volunteers.
Meet outside the Visitors Centre and please come dressed for the weather.

Session Fee
Friends Members  - Free

Non Members - £4.00

Booking is essential as places are strictly limited.
To book, please call 01403 756238.


Pond Dipping*

Wednesday 28 August

Discover the world of amazing and unusual wildlife that lives under the water in our ponds.

Sessions will take place across the day between 10.30 am and 3.00 pm, lasting 30 minutes.

Session Fee
£3 per participant (adult or child).

Booking is essential as places are strictly limited.
To book, please call 01403 756238.

*Please note: we may have to cancel this activity if water levels are too low.

Pond Dipping at Warnham

Bat Walk

Friday 20 September

As dusk falls, join the warden team for a two-hour guided  bat walk.

Meet at the Visitors Centre at 7.00pm and using bat detectors and torches head out to see and hear a variety of species common to the Reserve.

Session Fee
Friends Members  - Free

Non Members - £4.00

Booking is essential as places are strictly limited.
To book, please call 01403 756238.

Bat Walk

Bird Ringing

Saturday 28 September

Join our wardens for a practical demonstration of bird ringing. Watch and learn at close quarters during this informative two-hour session.

The morning starts at the Visitor Centre at 6.30am before heading out on to the reserve, so please wear suitable clothing and footwear.

Session Fee
All attendees - £4.00  per person

Booking is essential as places are strictly limited.
To book, please call 01403 756238.


Autumn Floral Craft Workshop

Thursday 7 November
10.00am - 12 noon

1.00pm - 3.00pm 

Create a colourful, unique, floral arrangement using seasonal flowers and plant material.

Please bring: your own secateurs and scissors, an empty, clean I litre plastic lemonade or water bottle (must be straight-sided) and a box or crate in which to take your arrangement home.

Session Fee
£29.00 per person
including materials and refreshments

Booking is essential as places are strictly limited.
To book, please call 01403 756238.


Forthcoming Events

Full details of more events and how to book will be available shortly.