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Autumn Quiz Trail

Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle

Starting from the café, follow the path that goes around the perimeter of the park. Along the trail you will find numbered markers with answers to the quiz questions. How many can you answer? £2 per quiz, available from the Kingfisher Cafe from 10am till 4pm.

£2.00

Virtual Guided Walk

Online

We may not be able to enjoy group guided walks at the moment, but we can still get out and enjoy the park and some areas that you may not have visited before while learning a few facts. With our virtual walk and your smartphone, you can still find out a little bit about the areas you pass through. Look ... Read More

Free

Spooky Skulls Halloween Trail

Wildlife Trust Nene Wetlands Visitor Centre Rushden Lakes, Rushden

See if you can spot the nocturnal animals hiding around Skew Bridge Lake. Pick up a trail sheet from the visitor centre throughout October half term, find the pictures around Skew Bridge Lake, identify them and collect a prize! Trail is just under a mile on a hard path.

£2.00

Charming Worms

Online

As the ground softens nicely we usually invite children to join us for our charming worms event. This year is a little different so we have put together an activity sheet for you to have a go at home. Find out more about these amazing creatures and have a go at charming them to the surface. Then you can make ... Read More

Free

Holiday Trail

Visitor Centre and gift shop, Ferry Meadows, Peterborough, PE2 5UU

Complete a trail around Ferry Meadows and claim a prize at the end! Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and then hunt for questions as you walk around Ferry Meadows. Return to the Visitor Centre to claim your prize. Available every day during the school holidays 10am - 4:00pm £1 per sheet. No need to book; just pop ... Read More

£1.00

Make a Bat Box

Online

We can't get together to build homes for nature but you can still make a difference for the wildlife close to your home. Bat box kits will be available to purchase from the Visitor Centre. Follow the instructions to build your bat box at home and then put it up at home! Suitable for: all ages - adult supervision will be ... Read More

£7.50

Bulb Planting

Ferry Meadows, Overton Bank, Ham Lane, PETERBOROUGH, PE2 5UU

Join our rangers to prepare the Park for a spring explosion of colour, plant bulbs for the park and take one home too to brighten your garden. Book a time slot for your household / support bubble, maximum of 6 people in a group. All tools are provided. Please bring a pair of gardening gloves if you'd prefer to wear ... Read More

Free