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Pond dipping

What wildlife will you discover in our pond?

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Come along and join in with our pond dipping sessions running at weekends between 12pm and 2pm and discover all sorts of wildlife that lives in our waterways and ponds. Discover dragonfly larvae, caddisfly larvae pond mites and many more creatures in the water. There's a whole wild world to discover! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome, and encouraged!

Meeting point

Please meet at the Visitor Welcome hut.

What to bring and wear

Please dress suitably for the weather on the day. Some paths are uneven so sturdy footwear is recommended.

Accessibility

A personal mobility vehicle is available for hire from visitor welcome, bookable in advance. Some paths are uneven so please watch your footing.

Other

Please do not bring your own nets for pond dipping to prevent contamination of the water.

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