Knettishall Heath community open day

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Knettishall Heath community open day

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Discover the wonders of the Heath and it's Breckland habitat, by joining us at our community open day!

Event details

Meeting point

Main carpark - IP22 2TQ

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Date

Time
10am-2pm
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About the event

Discover the wonders of the Heath and it's Breckland habitat, by joining us at our community open day!

The day will host a range of activities suitable for adults and children. Delve into the world of the invertebrates with minibeast hunting, enjoy a stroll around the Nature Reserve with our Wardens, learn more about the Heath and how we manage the site to support Breckland species. There will also be the opportunity to discover how you can make a difference for wildlife at home.

Activities:
- river dipping at 11am (limited spaces available, pre-booking required)
- guided walk at 1pm (limited spaces available, pre-booking required)
- minibeast hunting (available all day; just turn up!)
- wildflower seed planting (available all day; just turn up!)
- games and more! (available all day; just turn up!)

Stalls (more to be confirmed): 
-second hand books
-plants

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note: car parking charges have been reinstated at Knettishall Heath. The carpark is managed by a separate company, and Suffolk Wildlife Trust will not be held accountable for any fines received should you not purchase a carparking ticket. If you pre-book onto either our river dipping session or guided walk however, you'll benefit from complimentary free parking for the duration of the event.

For full event terms and conditions visit: www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/eventinfo

Booking

Price

Pre-bookable activities:
River dipping - £3 per person
Guided walk - £6 per adult, £3 per child

FREE family activities:
-minibeast hunting
-seed planting
-games

Donations on the day welcome

Suitable for

Families, Children, Adults

Know before you go

Dogs

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On a lead

Dogs are not permitted to attend the river dipping or guided walk

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What to bring

- Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear (layers & wellies are recommended all year round!).

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Parking information

£2.50 for all day. Payment via the card machine on site (no cash), the RingGo app or myringgo.co.uk
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Facilities

Toilets
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Baby changing facilities
Disabled parking

Contact us

Lauren - Wilder Communities Advisor

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