SENsory Explorers at Walthamstow Wetlands

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WildNet - Amy Lewis

SENsory Explorers at Walthamstow Wetlands

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

Event details

Meeting point

Find us at the outdoor classroom beside the Engine House

Date

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Time
11:00am - 12:00pm
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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 at the outdoor classroom area beside the Engine House.

This session will be led by Dhush (he/him) 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 1st September
Sunday 29th September
Sunday 27th October
Sunday 24th November

2025 dates to follow.

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.

The visitor centre, shop and café is fully accessible, including an accessible toilet. There is a quiet indoor classroom that can be used for breaks.

Walthamstow Wetlands is a large site with several entrances and gates onto main roads. Most paths along the waterside have no railing.

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Wheelchair access

The visitor's centre and pond dipping area 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

Available on site with ramp access.
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Bicycle parking

Available on site.
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Disabled parking

Contact us

Sophie Harris