Fingringhoe Pond Dipping

Mon May 25 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm UTC+01:00

Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park | Colchester

Essex Wildlife Trust
Publisher/HostEssex Wildlife Trust
Fingringhoe Pond Dipping
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W.O.W Event: discover the fantastic wildlife that calls the pond its home!
About this Event

Join in the fun with our W.o.W. Week of Wildlife this May bank holiday weekend!


Explore Kits Pond and the variety of species that call this place their home. ID the creatures you find and find out how they have adapted to life in the pond, as well as their importance within the habitat.ย 


All equipment will be provided, including: dipping nets, trays, magnifying glasses, and ID sheets.


FAQs


๐ŸŽซ Who needs a ticket?


Only children require a ticket to attend this event. Accompanying adults do not require a ticket.


๐Ÿ“Where do we meet?ย 


Meet on the benches by the accessible parking at the Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Centre, and we will walk as a group from there. What3Words regime. opinion.guesswork


๐ŸฅพWhat should we wear?


This will be fully outdoors, so you need to come dressed for the weather.ย  We recommend layers (top and bottom), which can get mucky.ย  Wellies (with thick socks) and waterproofs are a good shout if you have them. Any equipment required for the activities will be provided.


๐ŸŒWhere are you?ย 


Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Centre, South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester CO5 7DN. Please be aware that it is largely a single-track lane to the reserve, but there are plenty of passing spaces.


๐Ÿš—Is there parking?ย 


Yes. We have a free car park plus accessible parking. There is also bike parking.


๐Ÿš‡Can we get to you on public transport?ย 


No, unfortunately, no public transport operates at the reserve.ย 


๐ŸšปWhat facilities are there?ย 


Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Centre has toilets, a shop and a cafรฉ serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, ice cream and light lunches.


ย ๐Ÿ•โ€๐ŸฆบCan we bring a dog?ย 


Only assistance dogs are welcome at the reserve.


โ™ฟHow accessible is the site?ย 


There is accessible parking next to the entrance to the Discovery Centre, and there is an all-terrain mobility scooter that can be borrowed if necessary. The reserve has gravel, woodland, and sandy paths with benches at numerous locations. There are some areas where the paths are narrow or require step access. Manoeuvrability is impaired in wetter conditions. Adders are on the reserve, and they are the UK's only venomous snake. Please stick to the paths and wear suitable footwear. Please do not touch them, they are shy creatures and will only bite if they feel they are in danger.


Find out more about Fingringhoe here!


Please see the event booking terms and conditions below:


Booking terms and conditions


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Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park, Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park, Colchester, United Kingdom

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