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Family Events

Take your pick from a wide variety of family-friendly events and activities taking place during weekends and school holidays, inspiring and educating children as they have fun in the great outdoors!

 

From nature-inspired crafts to pond dipping and wildlife walks to fire lighting workshops, there are so many activities for families to get involved with at our reserves. 

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© Richard Walkley

Wildlife Discovery

We regularly run events giving you the opportunity to try activities that will get the whole family closer to wildlife, including pond dipping, owl pellet dissection, bird watching and bat detecting.
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© Bella Sabin-Dawson

Seasonal Events

Whether it's birds eggs at Easter or hedgehogs at Halloween, join us for a selection of activities inspired by seasonal wildlife.
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Activity Trails

Don't miss our holiday activity trails at Tyland Barn and Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, pick up your pack from the Visitor Centre and explore outdoors as you answer the questions and complete the challenges.
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Wilderness Workshops

Meet our Forest School team for a workshop in the woods where you'll get hands-on learning outdoor skills such as fire lighting and den building.

Upcoming events

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Tom White

Family Pond Dipping at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve

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Come and join us at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve to discover what's in the pond this summer!

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Richard Walkley

Family Activity: Kestrel Pellet Workshop at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve

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Have a go at dissecting a Kestrel pellet, learn about Kent's birds of prey, and see what your discoveries teach us about local populations.

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Family Event: Pond Dipping at Tyland Barn

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Come and join us at Tyland Barn to discover what's in the pond!

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© Tim Horton

Family Activity: Story Time at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve

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Enjoy a change of scenery as we entertain your toddlers with a seasonal story or two at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve.

Children bird watching at Wilder Holiday Club

Wilder Holiday Club

Let your children stay for the day with Wilder Holiday Club! If they have a passion for nature and the great outdoors, we have an incredible adventure in store for them.

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