SENsory Explorers at Camley Street Natural Park

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WildNet - Amy Lewis

SENsory Explorers at Camley Street Natural Park

Location:
Enjoy a nature discovery session in a quiet atmosphere.

Event details

Meeting point

By the picnic benches beside the Education Room

Date

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Time
10:00am - 11:00am
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About the event

A quiet morning session exploring the reserve and the wildlife found here, for families with a member with any additional needs and/or a disability. Activities will include using nets to look at animals found in the pond, looking under logs to see what minibeasts we can find plus additional sensory activities.

Meet by the picnic benches beside the Education Room.

This session will be led by Sam (she/her) from our Learning & Engagement Team.

Sessions run every 4 weeks, one Sunday per month, please book a place via Eventbrite. One ticket per family of up to 3 children.

2024 dates:
Sunday 15th December

2025 dates:
Sunday 12th January
Sunday 9th February
Sunday 9th March
Sunday 6th April
Sunday 4th May
Sunday 1st June
Sunday 29th June
Sunday 27th July

Sessions are aimed at children of all ages and parents/carers together. There will be one member of staff present at the session. All children must be accompanied throughout the session by a responsible adult.

This is a free event, but donations are welcome. All profits are invested into London Wildlife Trust’s conservation and education work and the care of its nature reserves.

Booking

Price

This is a free event, but donations are welcome.

Suggested donation

All profits are invested into London Wildlife Trust's conservation and education work and the care of its nature reserves.

Suitable for

Families, Children

Know before you go

Dogs

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Assistance dogs only

Guide dogs only Please be advised that trained assistance dogs on duty are welcome, but in order to protect the sensitive habitat and drinking water supply, we cannot allow other dogs or pets of any kind on-site, as the wildlife may become distressed.

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Mobility

The area around the new visitor centre and main path down to the pond dipping platform has accessible surfaces, whilst other footpaths around the site are surfaced in woodchip. Part of the walkway around the reserve has steps and hills.

The outdoor-seating café is fully accessible, including an accessible toilet. There is a quiet indoor Education room that can be used for breaks.

The reserve has one entrance/exit onto a busy main road. There is a walkway around the canal pond, partly without any railing.

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Wheelchair access

The visitor's centre and pond dipping platform is wheelchair accessible.
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What to bring

Please come dressed for the weather and some mud!

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Parking information

No parking on site. There are some Blue Badge bays located on Camley Street, south of the main entrance but unfortunately we cannot guarantee availability.
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Bicycle parking

Available on site.
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Facilities

Toilets
Cafe/refreshments
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities

Contact us

Sophie Harris