Grange Farm Wild Evening Out

Schedule

Tue May 26 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre | Colchester, EN

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W.O.W Event: Enjoy exploring Grange Farm after hours!
About this Event

Join in the fun with our W.o.W. Week of Wildlife this May half-term!  Discover the wildlife of Grange Farm, as the sun begins to set, with pond dipping, forest family fun, and a campfire (weather permitting - we will send an email of food suggestions for toasting after booking). 


This event is suitable for over 5s accompanied by an adult.


FAQs


🎫 Who needs a ticket?


All children and adults require a ticket to attend. Please note that this event is suitable for children aged over 5. 


📍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 fully outdoors, and you need to 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. 


🔥What should we bring? Is food provided?                                                       


Weather permitting, we will have a campfire at the end of the session.  You are welcome to bring something to toast. Ideas include:  crumpets, little malt loaves, toasting tea cakes, sweet waffles, brioche, fruit, e.g., pineapple/mango.  Anything you can warm through on a stick, really – we provide toasting forks.  No uncooked meat or nuts, please. Marshmallows and popcorn are not recommended for children under the age of 5.                           


🌍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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