Ingrebourne River Explorers: Home Education Session

Each month, we will cover different topics that change with the seasons!

This month, we will be looking at our river.  Taking place at Hacton Road Car Park (not from the centre), at the end of the park, we will head to our Ingrebourne River access site, take some measurements of the river, and use our nets to see what creatures live in the river!

This session is best suited to children aged 6–12 (Key Stage 2). Children remain the responsibility of their accompanying adult and must be supervised at all times.

We have several habitats to explore, and different sessions planned for 2026, so keep a lookout for upcoming sessions

FAQs

🎫 Who can attend?

This home education group is best suited to children aged 6–12 (Key Stage 2).

📍Where do we meet?

Hacton Road Car Park

🌳Will the activities take place outside? 

Yes, our home education group takes place outside, and we will be outside for the whole session.

🌍Where are you based? 

We are located in Hornchurch, Essex.

🚗Is there parking?    

Yes, there is a free car park which is managed by Havering Council.

🚅 Can we get to you on public transport?

Hornchurch station (District Line) is a 20minute walk or a short (252) bus ride away. The 252 bus stops just outside the park entrance .

🥾 What should we wear?

Please dress for being outside - lots of layers. If it has been raining, the paths will be muddy and have lots of puddles, so wellies or boots are advised.

🚻Are there toilets?   

Yes, we have toilets inside the vistior centre. 

☕Is there a Cafe or shop? 

The visitor centre has a shop and café serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, ice cream, and light lunches. 

🐕‍🦺Can we bring a dog? 

Assistance dogs are welcome at our events. 

♿Are there accessible pathways? 

 We will stick mainly to paths on this event though there is a short steep hill and a few short stretches off the paved path

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