For budding naturalists

 Children are always fascinated by nature. They love watching the birds, picking up worms and finding an excuse to get the fishing net out for the local pond.

Nagshead Nature Reserve, Gloucestershire 01594 562852 www.rspb.org.uk

There are bluebells in spring, butterflies and dragonflies in summer
and birds all the year round in this beautiful ancient woodland

The New Forest Reptile Centre 023 8028 3141 www.forestry.gov.uk

See reptiles and amphibians, including adders, sand lizards, and
toads. Don’t miss ‘Aren’t Birds Brilliant’ showing live bird nest
activity.

Iver Nature Study Centre, Buckinghamshire 01895 270730 www.ivernature.com

Explore this 2 acre wildlife garden, and take part in the environmental
activities offered. Don’t miss the mini maze and assault course.

Fowlmere Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire 01763 208978

The reserve has a nature trail and three hides. A field teaching
scheme is linked to the National Curriculum and includes excellent
pond-dipping.

Hainault Forest Country Park, Essex 0208 500 7353

A designated country park, with a four acre fishing lake, rare
breeds farm, orienteering course and a guided walks programme at
weekends.

RSPB Rye Meads Nature Reserve, Hertfordshire 01992 708383

There is a wide variety of habitats on this riverside marsh and
many different birds to see. Picnic area and visitors centre.

Chichester Harbour 01243 512301

An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty famous for its birds. Explore
tidal creeks and inlets, spot wildfowl and waders on the salt marshes.

Naturescape Wildflower Farm, Nottinghamshire 01949 860592

Follow the trail around fields planted with various wildflowers.
Buy seeds for your own garden and picnic by the dragonfly pond.

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