Warnham Local Nature Reserve
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2025 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
Details of upcoming events are still be finalised, so please check this page regularly for the latest details.
Drop in Pond Dipping
Wednesday 27 August
10.30am - 3.00pm
Drop in between 10.30am and 3.00pm to discover the world of amazing and unusual wildlife that lives in our ponds.
No booking is required for this session and all equipment will be provided, however children must be accompanied at all times and there may be some waiting if the session is busy.
Please be aware that this activity is dependent on the water levels of the dipping ponds, but if the weather is dry there will be the opportunity to insect sweep instead. Please contact the reserve before travelling, if this will affect your visit.
Event Fee
Children: FREE
Standard entry fees apply for accompanying adults.
Children's Bat Walk
Friday 29 August
7.45pm - 9.00pm
Ever wanted to know the best things about bats - How to spot them, where they fly, what they eat?
On our special Children's bat walk you'll can discover this and so much more!
This event is suitable for children seven and over, who must be accompanied at all times by a parent, carer or suitable adult over 18.
Event Fee
Friends Members and children: FREE
Adults : £4.00
Places are limited and booking is essential.
To book call the Visitor Centre on 01403 756238.
ecoNidra Yoga Session
Thursday 4 September
6.30pm -7.30pm
Join teacher Helen Mercercox for a session of ecoNidra, a unique practice that blends the ancient art of yoga nidra, or yogic sleep, with nature connection techniques.
Taking place in the tranquil surroundings of the Discovery Hub, his deeply restorative experience, plants seeds of transformation and nurtures a sense of kindness ~ towards yourself, others, and the natural world.
Event Fee
£18.00 per person
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Booking is essential as places are limited.
Bird Ringing
Tuesday 9 September
6.30am - 8.30am
Our popular bird ringing event is back, if you’ve never seen this before it is a real treat to see the birds up close and learn about the ringing technique.
Join our wardens for a practical demonstration of bird ringing. Watch and learn at close quarters during an early morning session.
Please note: We are hosting four sessions over the summer. Please only book on one of these to allow others to enjoy this event too. Multiple bookings will be cancelled
Event Fee
£4.00 per person (to cover the cost of the rings and equipment).
Places are limited and booking is essential.
To book call the Visitor Centre on 01403 756238.
Soundbath Session
Thursday 11 September / 2 October
6 November/ 4 December
7.00pm -8.00pm
Join Jez from Ancient Sacred Sounds and experience a deeply relaxing Soundbath Journey Session with gongs, Himalayan bowls and crystal bowls.
Taking place in the Discovery Hub, surrounded by stunning natural landscape, this is a session of sound meditation to help relax body and mind.
No experience is necessary as full instruction will be given.
Event Fee
£21.00 per person
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Places are limited and booking is essential.
Bat Walk
Wednesday 24 September
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Book your place on this popular guided walk, led by the warden team.
Setting off at dusk, you'll use bat detectors and torches to search for sight and sound of the variety of species common to the Reserve.
Event Fee
Friends Members : FREE
Non-members : £4.00
Places are limited and booking is essential.
To book call the Visitor Centre on 01403 756238.
