Hanningfield Brilliant Bugs

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Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park | Billericay

Essex Wildlife Trust
Publisher/HostEssex Wildlife Trust
Hanningfield Brilliant Bugs
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W.O.W Event: Woodland activities for all the family to enjoy.
About this Event

Join in the fun with our W.o.W. Week of Wildlife this May half-term! 


Explore woodland, log, and grass habitats to identify a variety of species that call those places their home. ID them and find out how they have adapted to their habitat. All equipment will be provided, including: sweep nets, bug pots, magnifying glasses, and ID sheets. Pond Dipping will also be available depending on weather.


We're really excited to share our W.O.W Week of Wildlife with you this May half-term - find more W.O.W events here! W.O.W Week of Wildlife Events


FAQS


🎫 Who needs a ticket?


All children will require a ticket to attend, please. Accompanying adults do not require a ticket.


📍Where do we meet? 


Meet on the mound behind the visitor centre.


🥾What should we wear? 


Most of our events are fully outdoors, and you need to come dressed for the weather.  We recommend layers (top and bottom), which can get mucky.  Wellies (with thick socks) and waterproofs are a good shout if you have them. 


🌍Where are you based? 


We are located in Mid-Essex, local to Chelmsford, Ingatestone, Billericay, Wickford, South Woodham Ferrers, and Basildon.


🚗Is there parking? 


Yes. We have a large free car park.


🚇Can we get to you on public transport? 


We are accessible by bus, with bus stops outside the centre and 10 minutes away. We are not accessible by train.


🚻Are there toilets? 


Toilets are located inside the visitor centre. 


☕Is there a Cafe or shop? 


The visitor centre has a shop and café serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, ice cream, and light lunches. 


🐕‍🦺Can we bring a dog? 


Assistance dogs are welcome at our events. 


♿Is it wheelchair accessible? 


Our reserve pathways are flat and easy to push wheelchairs, but our activities mound can be slippery, which could make it difficult to push wheelchairs up. 


Find out more about Hanningfield here!


Please read the event booking terms and conditions here:


Booking terms and conditions


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park, Hawkswood Road, Billericay, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 8.80

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