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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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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 and bat detecting.
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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.

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Family Event: A Wilder Christmas at Tyland Barn

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Wrap up warm and join us at Tyland Barn to celebrate Christmas with a festive craft, wildlife trail, and treats around the cosy campfire.

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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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