Grange Farm Pond Dipping

Schedule

Tue May 26 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre | Colchester, EN

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W.O.W Event: Explore our pond at Grange Farm and discover what creatures live beneath the surface!
About this Event

Join in the fun with our W.o.W. Week of Wildlife this May half-term! Let's discover who calls our pond their home! How many creatures can you find and name across the session?


All equipment is provided, including pond dipping nets, trays, and ID sheets - making this a perfect family event!  This event is suitable for children aged 3+. 


We're really excited to share our W.O.W Week of Wildlife with you this May half-term - find more W.O.W events here! W.O.W Week of Wildlife Events


FAQs


🎫 Who needs a ticket?


Only children require a ticket to attend this event.


📍Where do we meet?         


 Meeting instructions will be sent on booking. Please park in the Pelican Playground car park and follow the signs to the meeting point just inside the meadow.         


🥾What should we wear?      


 Most of our events are held outdoors, so please come dressed for the weather.  We recommend layers (top and bottom), which can get mucky.  Wellies (with thick socks) and waterproofs are a good shout if you have them.  


🌍Where are you based?                                                                                            


We are located in Chigwell, close to Loughton, Debden, and Epping.                   


🚗Is there parking?                                                                                                      


Yes. We have two large free car parks.     


🚻Are there toilets?                                                                                                     


Yes. The Grange Farm Centre has toilets. There are no other facilities on site.   


🐕‍🦺Can we bring a dog?                                                                                               


Assistance dogs are welcome at our events.


Please read our event booking terms and conditions here:


Booking terms and conditions


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Where is it happening?

Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre, Church Rd Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, United Kingdom

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