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Make this your wildest summer yet with Essex Wildlife Trust!
Looking for exciting ways to get outside this summer? Essex Wildlife Trust has a wild line-up of hands-on holiday adventures taking place at beautiful nature reserves and Nature Discovery Centres across Essex.
For toddlers aged 18 months to 4 years, Nature Tots offers outdoor fun designed to spark curiosity and connect little ones with wildlife. From bug hunting and muddy play to nature-themed crafts, it’s a fantastic way for young explorers to discover the wild world around them.
Children aged 5–11 years can enjoy exploring nature with our Wilder Holiday Clubs. These action-packed sessions include den building, pond dipping, natural crafts, tree climbing, and more, all led by our experienced outdoor educators. Perfect for building confidence, creativity and a lifelong love of nature.
Looking for more ways to get involved? Join us for wild events including fossil hunting, science-themed discovery sessions, bat walks, minibeast safaris and more. You can also follow one of our magical storybook-themed trails. Meet Peter Rabbit and friends at Langdon Nature Discovery Park, spot The Gruffalo at Thorndon Country Park, wander with Toad and Badger at Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park, or greet the Brambly Hedge mice at Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park.
Don’t miss a moment of wild fun this summer! Visit our website for the full list of events and book your place today www.essexwt.org.uk/events/school-holiday